Inheritance tax (IHT) will need to be paid by your family on anything of yours that is of value after you die. Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate of someone who has died, on any assets [...]
Children will soon be back at school for a new academic year. For those parents who have opted for private education, they have only seen their fees rise significantly in the last few years. According to figures released [...]
Discussing family finances is often seen as a taboo subject. But such discussions are important to have in order to sort out any financial issues, to outline personal wishes and to effectively plan for estate management if a [...]
For many people their pension will form one of the biggest personal assets they own. It’s therefore important to consider how your pension can be securely passed on to your loved ones when you die. Unlike your other [...]
Intergenerational planning is a way for families to use their collective wealth to support one another during their lifetimes. Traditionally, wealth has passed from one generation to the next upon death. Intergenerational planning takes a different approach and [...]
For many people, the challenges of the pandemic have changed their mindset on lifestyle and financial planning. As well as this, the uncertainty of this time has shifted many of the foundational concepts in estate and intergenerational planning. [...]
There can be some confusion about the service that a Wealth Manager can provide and how they can benefit their client’s financial goals. As a qualified IFA, a Wealth Manager can advise on any and all aspects of [...]
What are the key financial dates to consider? With inflation rising and speculation of interest rate rises to compensate, households are likely to see a significant jump in their monthly outgoings over the coming year. For investors, the [...]
Putting your money or assets into a Trust can be a tax-efficient way of taking value out of your estate for Inheritance Tax purposes. Effectively, when you transfer anything into a Trust, it’s no longer regarded as yours [...]
The UK government offers a number of legitimate ways to reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax (IHT) you pay. For example, through effective planning, you could make sure that you give friends or family gifts of assets or [...]
When you die and leave money or possessions to your loved ones, Inheritance Tax (IHT) may be due on what you leave in your estate. But the tax owed will depend on everything from the overall amount you [...]
What is Inheritance Tax? Inheritance Tax (IHT) is the tax that’s applied by HMRC on the estate of someone who has died and doesn’t leave all assets to their spouse. This covers all their property, personal possessions and [...]
