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If my parents give me money will I have to pay inheritance tax on it?
If your parent give you money seven years before they die it is exempt from Inheritance Tax. In the unfortunate event that your parent(s) die within seven years and their estate is above the…
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Can I get a mortgage when I am on maternity leave?
It depends. If you are intending to go back to work and your employer confirms your return to work date and salary then this income can be used in the affordability accessment for a…
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Can my husband take time off to look after our baby?
Yes! In 2015 the government launched Shared Parental Leave, which lets you share your leave with your partner. How does it work? If you finish your Statutory Maternity Leave early then your husband…
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If I don’t write a will what will happen with my estate?
If you die without a will your home, savings and other assets, aka your 'estate', will be divided and given away on fixed rules set by the UK Gov. If you have a…