The SVBG Blog
Our members are full of valuable information, which is why we wanted to include a platform to share knowledge to all. You can see the latest posts below!
Christmas Shenanigans at SVBG
A few photos from events this morning at SVBG. Every year we have a Christmas party with a Christmas quiz. Prizes are big, really big. ...
Lasting Powers of Attorney – a useful planning tool or a path to financial abuse?
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a document that allows a person to appoint trusted individuals to make important decisions about care and finances on their behalf, in the event of a loss of mental capacity through an accident or illness such as dementia. It is by...
Estate Planning and Dementia Tax
The dementia tax is the term that has been coined to describe how people pay for care. It is an area of huge legal complexity and is ripe for change, except that there are no easy (or cheap) ways to make the changes. We have a rapidly aging population and the cost...
You can have your cake and eat it.
Do you want to give away your home now, so that it does not suffer inheritance tax when you die? If so, you may have problems with that. If HMRC can show that, although you no longer own your home but you still live there, they will say that you have made a 'Gift...
Lasting Power of Attorney Registration Fee – Are You Due a Refund?
Have you registered a Lasting or Enduring Power of Attorney in the last four years? You could be due a refund in respect of the registration fee. The Office of the Public Guardian (“OPG”) has admitted to charging excessive fees. A recent report prepared by the OPG...
Unmarried and Separating?
The law treats those who are unmarried very differently on separation to those who are married. Unmarried individuals can be disadvantaged. Married couples are granted greater protection, because there is an obligation to split matrimonial assets in accordance with...
Are you looking for help during your divorce?
A divorce can be amicable and can run smoothly if handled with a measure of understanding and an insightful and thorough approach during what can be a difficult time, and in sensitive circumstances. Here is some basic guidance on things to do: Engage in mediation...
So you know your Highway code?
I can't make Friday weeks fun and games - road testing Santas new sled So to get you all in the mood here,s some car and motoring related quizzes http://bit.ly/2jQzpW6. The Theory test one is scary. A bit early I know but Happy Christmas to all, See you in the new...
Feel Better From the Inside Out
Start the wave…then ride it. Ever have those moments when you want to start a job but don’t actually know where to start? ...You and me both! Getting myself back in to a healthy eating routine is one of those jobs. I don’t know about you but I find it incredibly...
Looking for something specific?
Use the search bar below to search the website.
Visit Us
We would love to invite you to one of our meetings so you can meet our members and expand your business circle!