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My brother wants a swap deal in shares for our London and French properties
My wife owns the flat we live in but I’m paying the deposit for our new house
She has power of attorney and I’m worried she is abusing that position
FT Money wants to hear from readers about how they used their legacies
We’d like to speak to couples who have considered signing a prenuptial agreement or deed of trust
Concerns over tax liabilities on both sides of the Atlantic
I bought a house with my friend who has since died
Boom in asset prices and increased prevalence of dementia drive costly family squabbles over wills
I am about to receive a large compensation payment. I intend to donate it all
He left everything to his wife from whom he had been separated for many years
Your estate’s executors will thank you
I’m worried about mixing my business and personal life
I want to help them build up decent savings pots
My husband died and our son will inherit our family home
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Experts answer your personal finance questions
I’ve heard that laws surrounding leasehold properties are due to change soon
My mortgage offer is only valid for another six weeks
A DIY separation could end up costing more in the long run
The baby is biologically related only to my partner
My husband and I are in the process of divorcing
These levies may be almost irrelevant to the economy, but they stir up strong feelings on mortality and family
Conservatives reported to be considering scrapping estates levy
Abolition would cost Treasury about £7bn a year and favour wealthiest households, says study
Though unpopular, IHT is paid by few in UK and revenue lost would have to be made up for elsewhere
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