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My Parent Has Lost Capacity: Who Can Manage Their Financial Affairs and Property?

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When a parent becomes unable to manage their own financial affairs, families often assume that a spouse or adult child can simply step in to act under an enduring power of attorney. Unfortunately, that is not normally the case. Being someone’s next of kin does not automatically give you authority to access bank accounts, manage […]

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No Will, Young Children & Intestacy in Northern Ireland

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No will, Young Children, and an Estate to Sort Out: What Happens in Northern Ireland? When someone dies without leaving a Will, the law decides who inherits. That may sound simple enough. It is not. It becomes even more awkward when children are involved, especially young children. Families often assume that “it will all just

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Inheritance Tax on Pensions From April 2027: A New Probate Headache for Families in Northern Ireland

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From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and pension death benefits will be brought into a person’s estate for Inheritance Tax purposes. That is a major change. Pensions have long sat outside the estate for Inheritance Tax, making them valuable for estate planning. Now, the Government is changing the rules, viewing this as a

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Pensions & Inheritance Tax 2027: What Northern Ireland Families Must Know

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Most people treat their pension as something separate from their estate. It’s your retirement pot. And if anything is left when you die, it passes to your chosen beneficiaries — usually outside inheritance tax. That has been the position for years. It’s also about to change. From 6 April 2027, unused pension funds and most

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Inheritance Tax & Family Farms NI: APR/BPR Changes from April 2026 Explained

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If your family owns farmland in Northern Ireland, you’ve probably heard the noise about inheritance tax changes. Some of it has been alarmist. Some of it has been vague. Here’s what’s actually happening. From 6 April 2026 — weeks away — the rules around Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) are changing.

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Agricultural and Business Inheritance Tax Relief U-Turn: What APR and BPR Changes Mean in Northern Ireland

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A U-Turn on Agricultural and Business Inheritance Tax Relief: What It Means for Families and Business Owners Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), once niche inheritance tax topics, are now central policy concerns. Proposed changes alarmed farmers, landowners, and family-run businesses across Northern Ireland and the UK. The Government has reversed course

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A Practical Guide to Updating Your Will Before the New Year

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As families gather over Christmas and life slows down, many people start thinking about the year ahead and whether their affairs are in order. One of the most important and most overlooked tasks is updating your will. If you live in Northern Ireland, December is one of the best times to review it. You’re surrounded

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