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Re: An in-between phase
It's a good idea to get the quote. I don't like open plan either, I like having the ability to shut things off. We have big sliding doors across an arch so we can have the space open or clo…2 -
Re: Inheritance Coming Through, Possibly £300,000.. Tax?
If they share it between their family and that means they still claim means tested benefits either now or in a reasonably foreseeable future, that would still be deprivation of capital.3 -
Re: Inheritance Coming Through, Possibly £300,000.. Tax?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81891909#Comment_81891909 A deed of variation would still be giving it away and is still DDoA. The only purpose of a DoV is to avoid the inheri…3 -
Re: Inheritance Coming Through, Possibly £300,000.. Tax?
Tax does not come into the equation. If there is any IHT due it will be payed by the executor / administrator before distribution the beneficiaries pay no tax. Receiving a 6 figure sum from an inheri…2 -
Re: Wills help please
Or you could contact a charity of your choice and establish if they offer a free will writing service. They hope you will leave a donation in your will but it is not mandatory. They will send out an …2 -
Re: Wills help please
You have two children - I suggest DIY is not the way to go. Consult a solicitor. He/she will go through the "what ifs" - you die first, he dies first ….. How old are the children ? What hap…4 -
Re: 2026: The Final Year
Today's win: Vinted money has come through - £21 to the cards. The amount on 0% is now under £2k, which is a nice milestone. Crunch3 -
Re: 2026 - consolidation and calm
Happy Friday! I can't believe half term is over already. I've been up since 5, so have walked the dog and done my Duo. Just about to pop to the supermarket then chill for the day. I need to…5 -
Re: 2026 - consolidation and calm
PAD (Payment a Day) Today's PAD - £2 Jan - £172 Feb - £185 Car balance Sept 25 - £11,031 - now £8,2893 -
Re: Spectos/Royal Mail Monitoring and Posting Panel
Either they have had a lot of new sign ups or they are reducing the number of live panellists. I wonder whether last year's data breach is a factor?1
