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It's becoming clear that the Government's proposal to reduce inheritance tax where 10% of an estate is left to charity could reduce lifetime giving. A couple of major charities I've spoken to are becoming increasingly worried. They might be left more money in wills potentially but at the expense of cash now. Maybe the Government will need to re-think it's proposal which is widely acknowledged as very complicated.

The national media recently highlighted that a high number of people across the UK are without a will and you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. At Spofforths we produce and update wills for clients and can see the benefits first hand. Clients enjoy the peace of mind that having a will provides and the knowledge that it will help prevent disputes in the future. We all have the power to decide what happens to our property, possessions and assets after we die. It’s really important that you don’t leave writing a will until old age, so act now and make sure your assets are left to those you love.

Crowds gathered in Horsham Carfax for the annual Charity Christmas Market on Sunday 27th November 2011. They enjoyed entertainment from the local Rock Choir and also took up the opportunity to ride on a traditional steam bus. The event was a great success as always and Spofforths Private Client Services was delighted to cover the hire cost for each stall.

As Gemma prepares for the 2012 Games she is busy training and maintaining a healthy diet. Nutrition is of huge importance to every Olympic swimmer as they burn off a great deal of energy in the pool. Gemma needs to be in the best possible shape to medal in the 100m backstroke heats and is eating the right balance of food to build-up her strength.