Having been in Hong Kong for over 25 years, there have been some significant changes and some of these are motivating...

A dear client sadly passed away leaving a wife and two step-children. He was American and the wife Filippino (she was very...

Scope of Inheritance Tax for non-Domicile UK asset holders From 6th April 2017, an individual is deemed to be domiciled in the...

Inheritance tax (IHT) is the tax which is paid on an estate when the owner of that estate dies. Inheritance tax (IHT) is the tax...

Inheritance tax raised a record £5.4bn in the last financial year the highest amount since the current tax system was introduced...

Business Protection is something that is very often overlooked when businesses arrange their insurances. All companies will have...

In the 21st century, we are having to report what we own and where we own it. How does this affect our loved ones? In brief,...

Having overseas assets without instruction as to their distribution when you die is a disaster awaiting your loved ones. Estate...

Many people are unaware that if you gift a property to your children, it alleviates any IHT on it. Individuals need to check...

We can all write our own wills but do we know enough for it to be accepted when needed? A Will is a legal document that states...

We have created an online presence with Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram. How do our loved ones close these down? When you...

You should consider who you want to inherit your assets, and who you want to leave in charge of your estate. The government...

If you don't write clear instructions of who you want to receive your assets when you die, the government of the jurisdiction of...

Here is some basic information before you start writing your will. Writing a Will isn't the most pleasant of tasks or an easy...

Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter are some of the social media channels we join over time. What happens when we die to...

There are common mistakes we make when we try to DIY our estate planning. There is currently trillions of $ in transfer of...

Our loved ones and the financial impact of our demise should be a main consideration for estate planning. It seems like many...

One structure looks after the company and the other looks after the deceased's family. Many small businesses that run today are...

We know that we need a will if we die but what it we only become incapacitated? We all have the right to make decisions about...

Before your body is cold, someone will ask how much you were worth. Over half the working population, globally, do not have a...

If you are from UK and have parents from UK, or you have assets in UK then you should be aware of HMRC's IHT proposals. Even if...

Five Important Things to Know. Chances are, if you’re reading this information, you’re probably not spending too much time...

Here are some basic points to understand about both documents. When you pass away, you leave behind an estate composed of your...

There are certain assets we own that can be nominated to beneficiaries directly. These should not be included in your will for...

Are you one of the 65% population without a will? Do you have a Will? That is, do you have a legal document that outlines your...

What you don't know about estate planning can hurt your estate and your loved ones. What You Don't Know About Estate Planning...

British families paid a record £5bn in inheritance tax last year. Inheritance tax paid by British families has topped £5bn a...

Here's what happens with your assets after you die: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,"...

If you’ve ever thought about a trust, it’s probably because you hate the idea of going through probate. If you’ve ever thought...

BIG BROTHER IS THE TAX-MAN! For those of you unaware, the USA ‘s tax office, IRS (Internal Revenue System) introduced a new...