Putting a house into a trust can have inheritance tax, capital gains tax and income tax consequences, and it doesn’t automatically reduce inheritance…
Living together does not give an unmarried partner automatic inheritance rights in England and Wales. Without a valid will, an estate generally…
The inheritance tax nil-rate band has remained at £325,000 since tax year 2009 to 2010. This guide explains the inheritance tax nil-rate band in…
Inheritance tax planning for business owners begins with checking whether the business or shares qualify for Business Property Relief. According to…
A property can be gifted to a child, but there’s no automatic tax-free route. According to HM Revenue & Customs, a lifetime gift is exempt from…
A married couple’s inheritance tax threshold in the UK can reach £650,000 through transferable basic allowances, or up to £1 million when both…
The 2026 changes don’t remove Inheritance Tax, but they do make careful planning more important. According to HM Revenue & Customs, the nil-rate band…
Giving a gift and dying within seven years doesn’t automatically mean an Inheritance Tax bill. Whether inheritance tax on gifts within 7 years is due…