The intestacy rules for England and Wales have been amended. The intestacy rules automatically apply to the distribution of estates where there is no valid will. There are three different... read more →
The planned reform of probate fees in England and Wales has been scrapped. A year ago the government tabled proposals to increase the level of probate fees in England and... read more →
There are currently long delays in gaining probate on the estates of the recently deceased. Late in 2018, the government issued a written statement announcing its intent to go ahead... read more →
SMH are delighted to announce we are exhibiting at the Rotherham Show on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September 2019, at Clifton Park in Rotherham. We're on Stand 52, and... read more →
A paper presented to the Labour Party has suggested the abolition of inheritance tax (IHT). Labour Party proposals to kill off inheritance tax (IHT) and replace it with a gifts... read more →
A survey by HMRC published in May concluded that the public have a relatively poor knowledge of inheritance tax (IHT) rules and lack of confidence in what they do know.... read more →
A new set of proposals for funding long-term care has emerged from a significant source. The funding of long-term care is an issue that beats even Brexit in terms of... read more →
Following our merger with Haywood & Co in Rotherham, we are closing our existing office at 12 The Crofts and moving into the Haywood & Co office just around the... read more →
While the Treasury benefitted from record inheritance tax (IHT) receipts of £5.2bn in 2018, new figures show that many people are unaware of how the IHT system works or how... read more →
Rotherham accountancy practice Haywood & Co, have merged with Sheffield headquartered Chartered Accountants Sutton McGrath Hartley (SMH) in a deal backed by Allied Irish Bank (GB). The merger took place... read more →
