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Do I Leave My Pension in My Will? What the New Inheritance Tax Rules MeanDo pensions and SIPPs pass under your Will? Discover who inherits your pension and what the new Inheritance Tax rules from April 2027 mean.

Kylie Cox24 July 2026 · 10 min readRead article

Do I Really Need a Will If I’m Married?Discover why the answer to "do I need a will if I’m married" is a resounding yes. Protect your family and your wishes effectively.Kylie Cox · January 20263 min read
Care Fees Planning: Protecting Your LegacyExplore effective care fees planning strategies to help protect your assets while avoiding deprivation of assets issues. Plan with confidence.Kylie Cox · August 20253 min read
Can Attorneys Use a Bank Account After the Donor’s Death?Find out what happens to a Power of Attorney after death and why attorneys can no longer access the donor’s bank accounts.Kylie Cox · August 20252 min read
Joint Accounts and Loss of Capacity – Why “We’ll Be Fine” Isn’t Always TrueDiscover why "We’ll Be Fine" with joint accounts isn't always true. Learn how loss of capacity affects access and why LPAs are essential.Kylie Cox · August 20253 min read
When the 7-Year Rule Does Not Apply: Gifts with Reservation of Benefit (GWR)Discover why the 7 year rule may not protect your estate from Inheritance Tax with Gifts with Reservation of Benefit. Learn about the 7 year rule exceptions.Kylie Cox · August 20252 min read
Should I Write a New Will or a Codicil?Discover why a new Will is often better than a Codicil. Learn the risks of using a Codicil and why creating a fresh Will is safer.Kylie Cox · July 20253 min read
Mirror Wills vs Mutual Wills - What's the Difference?Discover the key differences between Mirror Wills and Mutual Wills. Learn how a Mirror Will can be flexible yet may risk your children's inheritance.Kylie Cox · July 20252 min read
Is the Law Finally Catching Up with Modern Life? The Proposed New Wills Act ExplainedExplore the New Wills Act and its impact on modernising will-making. Discover how the New Wills Act aims to align with today's digital age.Kylie Cox · June 20255 min read