Most Common Surnames on Unclaimed Estates List Worth £270,000 Monday, March 23, 2026 estates inheritance wills unclaimed probate uk finances legacy law planning Recent data reveals that individuals with certain common surnames may be unaware of their potential to claim estates averaging £270,000. Across the UK, thousands of unclaimed estates—comprising property, money, and personal … Read More
Thousands of UK Families Face Loss of Key Inheritance Tax Allowance Friday, February 27, 2026 inheritance tax allowance pensions estates labour planning quilter financial wealth Thousands of UK families are poised to lose a critical inheritance tax allowance due to significant policy changes under a potential Labour government. By 2030-31, over 16,000 estates are projected to surpass the £2 million … Read More
180 Unclaimed Estates in Birmingham: Residents Could Be Entitled to a Hidden Fortune Friday, February 13, 2026 inheritance estates probate birmingham unclaimed brethertons wills trusts westmidlands heirship New data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that 180 estates in Birmingham remain unclaimed, suggesting many families could be entitled to forgotten inheritances. Wills, trusts, and probate experts at Brethertons … Read More
UK Households Advised to Gift Money to Children Before HMRC Pension Tax Changes Sunday, November 16, 2025 inheritance gifts pensions taxation hmrc wealth families financialplanning taxfree estates As the UK government prepares to include pensions in the inheritance tax (IHT) net starting in 2027, families are seeking effective ways to protect their assets. One strategy gaining attention is gifting money to children or … Read More