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Estate-planning attorneys often hear some version of the same request: “We just want something simple.” The request makes sense. Clients can feel overwhelmed by legal terminology, tax rules, fiduciary structures, family dynamics and the emotional weight of planning for death, disability, divorce or beneficiary vulnerability. They may also worry that complexity means higher fees, more…

Stamp duty costs are preventing homeowners from moving, according to analysis from property portal Zoopla, with bills reaching five figures across southern England. Richard Donnell, Executive Director at Zoopla, said that where stamp duty becomes a “meaningful friction”, transactions are abandoned. “For home movers, stamp duty is a near-certain cost wherever you live – and…

Specialist bridging lender Aspen has completed a £2.475 million Bridge-to-Let facility for the acquisition of a four-bedroom penthouse in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, marking its second prime central London transaction within seven days. The deal was completed in under three weeks, funding the auction purchase of a property extending to more than…

Four stocks will be in focus on July 9, 2026, for turning ex-dividend. Investors should watch out for Titan Company, Sheela Foam, RPG Life Sciences, and Harsha Engineers International, who have fixed July 9th as the record date to identify eligible shareholders for their upcoming rewards. In total, these four companies are rewarding up to…