The following Trusts and Inheritance Tax guidance note by Tolley in association with Emma Haley at Boodle Hatfield LLP provides comprehensive and up to date tax information covering:
This guidance note considers the basic content of a Will and the typical provisions found in most Wills. Other guidance notes in this sub-topic deal with provisions that may be relevant only in certain cases:
Also, see the Checklist ― obtaining information for the client’s Will which can be sent to a client to obtain the relevant information.
You may also want to consider the Is an overseas Will needed guidance note.
Will drafting is more complex than is sometimes appreciated and is generally carried out either by a solicitor or Will-writer. Will drafting is a specialist subject; there are many traps for the unwary. Advisers should also be aware that this is a common area for negligence claims. The unique feature of negligence in the context of Will drafting is that the adviser’s duty of care extends beyond the client making the Will, which means that the risk of a negligence claim arising may be greater.
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