In February the UK Government announced major reforms to the way in which the elderly will be required to pay for long-term care in England and Wales.
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A judge ruled this week that a will drawn up by a frail 96 year old should be set aside, as it was drawn up when she was under the undue influence of one of her sons, reports the Telegraph.
In a move that has caused widespread consternation, and which could potentially affect 65,000 UK holiday home owners, a High Court judge sitting on the Upper Tier Tribunal has ruled that a holiday let is subject to inheritance tax (IHT) on its value.
American Gail Sheffield was so passionate about the welfare of local feral cats that she left them $400,000 in her will, reported the Advocate this week.