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The parents of former nanny to the stars Sally Arnold (pictured) left her with strict instructions to take care of their bodies herself when they died.

The parents of former nanny to the stars Sally Arnold (pictured) left her with strict instructions to take care of their bodies herself when they died.

For most people, a will is a way to ensure your loved ones are looked after when you’re gone.

Half of people over the age of 40 have not taken any steps to plan for late life and risk their home and savings failing to go to those they want.

David Skipwith15:13, Jun 10 2021 Kiwi children’s picture book illustrator Nikki Slade Robinson was thrilled to learn one of her titles has been given a royal reading by the Duchess of York. Slade Robinson contributed the illustrations for Hedgehog Heart, which was this week selected by Sarah Ferguson to read aloud on her YouTube series Story time with Fergie and Friends. Supplied/Supplied Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, read the children’s picture book Hedgehog Heart on the latest episo...

Charity donations soar as thousands dodge inheritance tax Giving away 10pc of an estate to charity cuts how much you pay in death duties 12 May 2021 • 6:12am The number of people leaving tax-free gifts to charities in their wills has soared as booming house prices and coronavirus fatalities result in more being caught by the dreaded death duty. There has been an almost two thirds (61pc) increase in charitable bequests in final wishes, data from will writers Co-op showed. Close to a third...

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Pet lovers have learned to appreciate the companionship of animals more than ever before over the last year, but many fail to consider how they might be looked after when an owner dies.  There has been a surge in demand for pets during the pandemic with 12million families – 41 per cent of homes – now owning a dog, cat or other animal.  Yet less than half of households make any provision for their pets for when they might not be able to look after them.  Planning ahead: It is possible to ...

More adults remain living with their parents in the family home than ever before, potentially setting up a conflict with any siblings over future ownership, lawyers warn. Grown-up children may have sound practical or financial reasons to stay, including shielding during the pandemic, caring for infirm parents, or being unable to afford a place of their own in an expensive part of the country. Parents with children both at home and living elsewhere therefore need to think ahead and make arrangem...