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Probate Services

Home Estate Planning & IHT Probate Services

Bereavement can be very stressful for all concerned without the added burden of dealing with a loved one’s estate.  Obtaining the grant of probate, which is required before assets can be distributed, can be a long, complex and time consuming process. Our time and knowledge is at your disposal.

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Through our Probate Service we are able to assist clients and their legal advisers with the collation of information, completion of probate documents and appropriate distribution of assets to ensure tax efficiency. For further estate advice please get in touch with our experienced team today.

Further information about IHT & Estate Planning:

Estate Planning & IHT
With over £5 billion being paid to HMRC...
With over £5 billion being paid to HMRC annually in Inheritance Tax (IHT), it is clear, individuals can improve their tax efficiency in later life through...
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Estate Planning & IHTInvestment Solutions
A lifetime’s accumulated wealth will include...
A lifetime’s accumulated wealth will include assets such as a private property, savings, investments and perhaps also shares. Where assets are liquid, a...
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Estate Planning & IHTWhole Life Insurance
Where wealth consists mainly of illiquid...
Where wealth consists mainly of illiquid assets, such as property, an appropriate life policy in trust can provide the means to settle the Inheritance Tax...
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Estate Planning & IHTTrust Planning & Solutions
Lifetime transfers of wealth can be made in...
Lifetime transfers of wealth can be made in trust as a form of asset protection and to ensure monies reach the intended beneficiaries. Contact our trust...
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Estate Planning & IHTWills & Powers of Attorney
You will be aware of the need to have a valid...
You will be aware of the need to have a valid Will, however this is often overlooked as is the need to regularly update the Will to ensure it continues to...
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My mother used Fiducia Wealth Management for her financial advice and was extremely satisfied with their service. Seeing first-hand what a sound company they were I was happy invest with them, and have to say am more than satisfied in having Susie Laws acting as my Financial Planner. She is extremely diligent in her work, incredibly efficient (I cannot stress that enough) and, well in short, an absolute delight to work with. Having someone who takes time to understand your needs, provide qualified advice which is genuinely in your best interests as well as always being on hand to answer any queries and to go the extra mile(s) to assist you is not that easy to find. Fiducia Wealth Management have a true gem with Susie as part of their team – it is a privilege to be their client.
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For the past year, Susie has been actively involved in converting my pension investments, currently held in a SSAS, into a SIPP. Throughout the whole process Susie has demonstrated a firm understanding of my requirements and I am only too happy to endorse her service skills.
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Susie has guided me in terms of my pension and personal investments in a very professional way. My main concern was to appoint someone who places my needs at the centre of their advice rather than their own financial gain. I am very comfortable that Susie and Fiducia do this which has encouraged me to put further faith and business in her hands.
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Fiducia are an unfailing helpful and knowledgeable group of people whose investment analysis and advice has helped grow my pension and savings portfolio over the many years I have been privileged to have them as my financial advisers.

Fiducia are an unfailing helpful and knowledgeable group of people whose investment analysis and advice has helped grow my pension and savings portfolio over the many years I have been privileged to have them as my financial advisers. Their careful analysis of my risk profile and their choice of funds for me have increased the value of my portfolio despite the global market upheavals of recent and less recent memory. I find their regular market surveys distributed to clients to have an impressive depth of knowledge. I have no hesitation in recommending their services to friends and family and will continue to do so.
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Inheritance TaxNews & Case Studies

How to use the “gifting from income” rule to reduce your estate’s Inheritance Tax bill

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+1 more), on 16.06.25 Read According to a Citywire report, forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) suggest the amount of Inheritance...

Master Inheritance Tax Rules and Safeguard Your Legacy

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Residential Nil Rate Band (+10 more), on 04.07.24 Read In the complex world of UK taxation, understanding gifting rules is key strategy for effective succession planning and...

Succession Planning: Ensuring a Smooth Transition for Your Property Portfolio in the UK

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Residential Nil Rate Band (+11 more), on 04.07.24 Read In the UK, property ownership is a significant component of many individuals’ portfolios, so it is essential to have a...

Steps to Take When Managing An Estate

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+3 more), on 03.05.24 Read Receiving an inheritance can be a life-changing event that provides you with new opportunities. But it also requires some...

Inheritance Tax Rules You Should Know

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+6 more), on 26.04.24 Read Inheritance tax (IHT) in the UK is a 40% tax on the value of the estate exceeding £325,000 when passed on after...

Financial Steps When Going Through Divorce

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+5 more), on 19.04.24 Read Divorce can be a very difficult time. This makes it all the more challenging to agree a mutually agreeable financial...

Financial Planning for Singles vs Couples

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Fiducia News (+9 more), on 12.04.24 Read Financial planning looks quite different whether you are managing money as a single person or as a couple. From income and...

Optimal Asset Allocation in your 50’s

Robert Wood, Senior Financial Adviser Posted in Financial Planning, Residential Nil Rate Band (+13 more), on 07.02.24 Read Reaching your fifties can represent a shift in outlook towards investments. The aggressive growth strategies of younger years...
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8 ways to be a positive influence on your grandchildren

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As a grandparent, you hold a uniquely cherished role in a child’s life, offering a blend of love, wisdom, and an important...

Think cash is king? It might be time to review your mantra

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Cash can be comforting. It’s familiar, it’s accessible, and it’s tangible. But while cash savings can be part of a...

4 times you might want to review your financial plan

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When you create your financial plan, you might envision everything following the path you’ve set out. However, life is often...

How to remain calm amid Autumn Budget speculation

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The importance of remaining calm is often something that’s talked about when discussing investment market volatility. But...

Planning for care: Making later-life support part of your financial plan

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While many people don’t rely on care later in life, planning for the potential cost of it could help you feel confident...

Does your money make you motivated?

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This guest blog was written by Chris Budd, who wrote the original Financial Wellbeing Book as well as The Four Cornerstones of...
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