Milne Moser Solicitors has appointed Winter Addis as an associate solicitor in its Private Client Team. Winter brings more than a decade of experience at respected firms across Cumbria, with a particular focus on agricultural estates and succession planning for farmers, landowners and rural business owners. Her appointment comes at a critical moment for the…
Inheritance tax has a reputation as a tax on the wealthy, but the reality is more complicated. Rising property values mean that a growing number of ordinary families find themselves facing an unexpected bill. Understanding how the tax works, and what reliefs are available, is the first step to making sure your estate is as…
Recent research from Lifetime Lawyers shows that only around a quarter of adults in their 40’s and 50’s have a Will that truly reflects their current circumstances and wishes. It is a surprising statistic — and a reminder that many individuals and families are leaving their futures unprotected. In fact, a large number of those…
A will is arguably one of the most important legal documents you can sign in your lifetime, but as the will writing sector currently unregulated, it’s easy to fall victim to rogue will writers. As it stands there are no restrictions in the UK on who can prepare a will: meaning anyone, whether qualified or…
Managing the affairs of a loved one when they pass away is understandably an emotional experience for any family, and one which Milne Moser Solicitors will always endeavour to be as stress-free as possible. Looming over the realm of probate has been a government proposal to introduce additional fees – referred to in some circles…
In planning for the future, many clients take the sensible step of making both a Will and also setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney to cover their financial affairs. The latter enables named persons to assist and manage one’s affairs in case of serious illness. They are called ‘attorneys’ but they do not need…