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Wills, Probate and Inheritance Tax for Dummies (UK Edition) - Softcover

Knight, Julian

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Synopsis

The easiest route to peace of mind for anyone concerned about the future of their estate. Covering all aspects of writing a will, it will also simplify the paperwork of probate (the task of administering someone else’s will) and offer the reader advice on ensuring that their estate is tax efficient for their children.

This straight-talking guide covers all aspects of writing a will and keeping it up-to-date. It cuts through the legal jargon and gives practical advice on planning for inheritance tax, with tips on ways to reduce it. It also simplifies the process of probate for anyone who’s dealing with someone’s estate.

Discover how to:

  • Decide if a will is right for you.
  • Value your assets
  • Leave your home through a will
  • Appoint executors and trustees
  • Choose beneficiaries
  • Draw up a DIY will
  • Keep your will safe and up-to-date
  • Revoke a will
  • Work out how inheritance tax works and if you’re liable to it
  • Work through the probate process

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About the Author

Julian Knight is the BBC News personal finance reporter and writes for the BBC News Web site. Before joining the BBC, Julian worked at Moneywise magazine and contributed to the Guardian as well as many other publications.

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