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An interesting article from the perspective of a daughter who lost her father. Are you one of the 59% of UK parents (YouGov survey) who doesn't have a Will or has an outdated one? If so, maybe it's time for you to pop into the office or call 0845 3715 150 and we will help you to to leave an inheritance rather than a mess.

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We have recently become aware that HMRC have been running a campaign called Let Property Campaign. HMRC are using information gathered from the land registry to specifically target owners of multiple properties who are not registered for self assessment, i.e. not paying Tax on property income. Please note that the penalties for undeclared Tax can be quite substantial and that HMRC are now sending out letters to landlords.... You may already have an accountant dealing with your Tax affairs, in which case you should have no problems. If you do not have an accountant, we are working closely with Countrywide Accountancy Solutions, who will gladly meet you to discuss your requirements. Their telephone number is 01254 291291 or you could email accountancy@countrywidelfa.co.uk
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If you are one of these people "UK public is "largely ignoring" financial planning for death." then maybe it's time to talk to us and get a financial plan in place. Pop into the office or call 0845 3715 150 and we'll help you to get your finances sorted.

The introduction of 'no blame' divorces, may see an increase in the numbers of couples separating. The potential of Divorce is one of the main reasons that people create financial Trusts for Bloodline Planning - keeping money flowing through the family and out of divorce settlements. If you would like to discuss Bloodline Planning to keep your money in the family, why not call to arrange a chat? 0845 3715 150

Why has the number of people registering Lasting Power of Attorney (LPAs) more than tripled in the last 5 years? This article in the FT may shed some light on the topic...

When is making a trust the right decision? Trusts are useful tool in bloodline planning, keeping the assets flowing through the family and out of any marital issues. With the number of divorces on the rise, the odds of it impacting your family increases and it could happen in several generations. If you want to protect your family’s inheritance using Trusts, when why not call to arrange a chat? 0845 3715 150

With the seemingly ever rising costs of funerals, now might be a good time to 'lock in' your funeral costs by investing in a funeral plan. Pop into the office or give us a call for more information. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-4773162 6

Today is the first day of Spring! If you've decided that it's time to spring clean your finances, why not pop into our office or call 0845 658 8250 to make an appointment and find out how we can help?

Trusts have been available as a financial option for many years since the crusades; they give you the power to control what happens to your finances and assets, keeping them out of any potential “asset splitting” situations such as divorce in the family. If you want to protect your family’s inheritance using Trusts, when why not call to arrange a chat? 0845 3715 150

Our new leaflets have arrived, designed by We are Northwest and printed by PNG Digital - we are proud to be supporting local businesses. Why not pop into the office and pick one up, to find out more about what we do and what our clients say about us?

Plenty of people discussing Wills on ITV's This Morning today. If you would prefer to discuss your Will in private rather than national TV, our experts are happy to help you - simply pop into our office, call 0845 658 8250 to make an appointment or email peter@countrywidelfa.co.uk

According to the government’s “Office of the Public Guardian” over 60% of potential Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) customers wrongly believe that their next of kin always make decisions on the patient’s behalf if they are incapable of doing so without the need for an LPA to be in place. They also incorrectly believe that either half of a couple can make decisions regarding their joint bank account or home in joint names, when one party no longer have the capability to agree.

If you need to defrost from this morning's snowy Lytham streets, our kettle can be on as soon as your walk through our door if you fancy a chat about wills, trusts, lasting power of attorneys or even just the fact that we had snow in Lytham! We're at 19 Clifton Street and the heating is on...

We all hope that we can look forward to a happy and healthy future, but unfortunately this isn’t always the case. We never know when illness, accident or even death may strike, so rather than leaving your family to deal with the legalities this brings during an upsetting time, why not help them by making your wishes clear in a will and lasting power of attorneys (LPAs)? https://www.countrywide-legal.co.uk/no-on e-knows-what-the-…/

New Year’s resolutions are all about making a fresh start, putting the old year behind you and setting plans in place for the year ahead. After the expenditure that comes with Christmas, getting your finances sorted can be a good place to start.

A Christmas message from Countrywide LFA...