Business Lasting Power of Attorney (BLPA) A BLPA is a powerful legal document which allows a Business Owner (Donor) to appoint persons of their own choice (Attorneys), to look after their business affairs. Read more
How can I preserve my business assets for my family? You have built up a sound business to benefit you and your family and want to ensure that your loved ones are provided for in the event of your death. Read more
How do I protect my home and assets from care costs? Over the years we buy our own homes and build up savings and would like to leave a 'little something' for our children and grandchildren when we are gone. Read more
Local Authorities and clients in Long Term Care: How can we help? We understand that the question of care can be a bit of a minefield so we offer a selection of professional services to help guide your clients throughout the process. Read more
Paying for Care Living in a care home can be very expensive and the costs involved in moving into a care home can literally wipe our your entire savings and your home may have to be sold to pay for Care fees. Read more
Why should I make a Lasting Power of Attorney for Health & Welfare? Capacity to manage your affairs can be lost for many reasons, such as a sudden accident or medical condition. Read more
What if I am unable to manage my affairs? There may be a time when you are unable to manage your financial affairs or welfare owing to some form of incapacity and you need someone to act on your behalf. Read more
The Benefits of Trusts and the use of Loans A Trust is a legal relationship when you transfer assets to two or more people with instructions that they hold the assets for the benefit of your loved ones. Read more
Why should I use a Professional Trustee? The role of a Trustee can be extremely daunting for an untrained person and often decisions will be made which may not be completely in the interest of the Beneficiary(s). Read more
The Importance of Trustee meetings Clients sometimes question why the detail about what their beneficiaries will benefit from is not included in the will. Read more
Can Trusts eliminate the Tax I pay? Trusts were initially created for the nobility and wealthy landowners to avoid paying taxes to the Crown. There have been many changes to Trusts and their uses and equally to the Inland Revenue Rules which affect them. Read more
What is the role of an Executor? You should choose an Executor to carry out your wishes, as stated in the Will. Executors can be Beneficiaries under the Will and often people appoint their spouse, partner or children as Executors. Read more
Your Will In the UK, every individual is allowed to leave their estate to whomever they want on their death. This is achieved by preparing a Will. Read more
Why should I store my Will in a Secure Storage Facility? Your Will is the most important document you will ever make and what you do with it once you have signed it needs careful consideration. Read more
Why you need a Will Clarity Statement Today's 'modern' lifestyle, increase in divorce rates, remarriage and cohabitation, and families living further apart leading to more complicated family structures, means the need to make a Will has never been greater. Read more
CTTC Ltd and the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) STEP (Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners) is the leading international associate for advising families across generations in the area of Wills, rusts and Estates. Read more
Guide to Estate Preservation The Importance of Making Early Plans Welcome to our Guide to Estate Preservation. Effective estate planning aims to ensure that the wealth you have accumulated during your lifetime is distributed to the right people, at the right time and as tax-efficiently as possible. Read more
Guide to Estate and Trust Planning code Helping you plan for your future and your family's future Welcome to our Guide to Estate and Trust Planning. This guide is designed to give you a basic understanding of Estate and Trust Planning and the issues you may face. We look at various ways you could reduce a potential Inheritance Tax liability in order to pass on as much wealth as possible. Read more
Summary of Autumn Statement 2022 Read a summary of the Autumn Statement 2022 from CTT Accountancy Read more