Tag: Estate Planning
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Inheritance Strife: Why Family Bullying Over Wealth Is on the Rise
Why inheritance conflicts are escalating Conflicts over money and assets after a loved one’s death have shifted from taboo topics to a pressing social concern. Inheritance bullying—where relatives manipulate, pressure, or exploit vulnerable family members to gain a larger share of an estate—has become increasingly common. Experts point to a mix of rising wealth gaps,…
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Why Family Bullying Over Inheritance Has Become Rife—and What We Can Do
Why inheritance bullying is increasingly common Inheritance disputes have long sat at the edge of family life, but recent years have seen a troubling rise in what charities describe as “family bullying” around wills and estates. Experts warn that this isn’t simply a matter of money; it’s about power, control, and the way social norms…
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Why Family Inheritance Bullying Has Become Rife and What We Can Do
Understanding the Rise of Inheritance Bullying Family dynamics around money and property are increasingly tense. An issue once considered private is now a public concern, with charities reporting a sharp rise in cases of inheritance bullying — the manipulation, coercion, or exploitation of relatives to influence who receives wealth or assets after a loved one…
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Few Heirs Keep Their Parents’ Wealth Advisors, Cerulli Study Finds
Generational wealth transfer curves to trillions, but advisor retention remains limited Over the next 25 years, more than $120 trillion in wealth will pass from one generation to the next. A Cerulli Associates study sheds light on a pivotal question for ultra-wealth clients, their heirs, and the professionals who guide them: will heirs keep the…
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Few heirs keep their parents’ wealth advisors, Cerulli finds
Most heirs retain, not replace, the family wealth advisor As Baby Boomers and their successors prepare for a generational wealth transfer, a Cerulli Associates study sheds light on how inheritors plan to manage, or reshape, the advisory relationships they inherit. Over the next 25 years, more than $120 trillion is expected to flow to heirs,…
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Ireland Needs a National Will Register, Says Royal London Ireland
Why a national will register matters Royal London Ireland is calling on the Government to establish a national wills register, arguing that such a system is a standard feature in most European countries. The aim is simple but powerful: make it easier for families to locate a loved one’s will after death, reducing delays, stress,…
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Ireland Urged to Create National Will Register to Speed Probate and Protect Families
Ireland urged to adopt a national will register Royal London Ireland has called on the Government to establish a national register of wills, arguing that such a system would streamline the process of locating and validating wills after a death. The insurer says a central register is a standard feature in most other European countries…
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Ireland urged to adopt national wills register to speed probate, says Royal London
Call for a national wills register in Ireland Royal London Ireland has urged the Government to create a national online register of wills, arguing that such a system exists in most other European countries and would help families locate a loved ones will more quickly after death. The proposal comes amid concerns that a large…
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Inheritance tax reform: family home relief gains momentum
Overview of the findings A Royal London Ireland survey, conducted by iReach among 1,000 adults nationwide, shows a strong public appetite for shielding the family home from inheritance tax. The results indicate 83% of adults are in favour of inheritance tax relief for the family home, while 58% strongly support removing the family home from…
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Ireland’s Inheritance Tax Debate: Public backs family home relief, survey finds
Ireland’s Inheritance Tax Debate: Survey Reveals Broad Backing for Family Home Relief A new survey commissioned by Royal London Ireland and conducted by iReach among 1,000 adults nationwide shows a clear public appetite for reforming inheritance tax rules, particularly regarding the family home. Ahead of next week’s budget, the results suggest policymakers have broad political…