Fay Copeland

Partner, Wedlake Bell

Major decision about minors

Because a lot rides on making the right decision, appointing guardians is a common reason why wills are delayed or stall completely, says Fay Copeland

Moral intentions attacked

Those seemingly innocuous points about trusts and inheritance tax in the Autumn Statement were easy to miss but should not be overlooked, says Fay Copeland

Do the right thing

Second marriages and step-children can cause estate-planning dilemmas, so how can you convince your client not to let their heart rule their head, asks Fay...

A few choice words

Being an executor is not for everyone, and clients must understand how costly the wrong decision can be for the estate and relationship, says Fay...

House rules

The home should be where the heart is rather than an asset used ?for tax planning purposes, says Fay Copeland

Outstaying your welcome

The new statutory residence test may be useful for standard ?UK trips, but it's lacking in compassion and foresight, says Fay Copeland

Fair share?

Business owners who overlook personal affairs in succession planning risk leaving their families with much more than grief after death, says Fay Copeland

Without warning

Was HMRC right to pull the rug from under the feet of clients ?in its U-turn on specialty debts and inheritance tax planning? Fay Copeland...

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