What is inheritance tax?

What is inheritance tax? When it comes to the various taxes you may need to know about, inheritance tax is a major one. However, while most people have heard of it, you may not know exactly what it is and when it applies to you. It really is worth taking the time to...

Families ripped off by Wills sold by banks

1.5 million families face losing billions because their loved ones were sold rip-off Wills by banks An article published in the Daily Mail on 15 June 2018 reports on how an estimated 1.5 million customers are believed to have signed up for the will writing service...

Key factors to consider when making a Will

Key factors to consider when making your will There is no doubt that everyone should make a will. There are many reasons for this and if you haven’t already, it really is worth considering. It will allow you to divide your estate up as you wish and make sure...

Three ways to reduce your CGT

Capital gains: three ways to reduce your tax bill Reports from the Office for Budget Responsibility indicate receipts from capital gains tax (CGT) are set to surge to almost £10bn this year. This continues a trend of almost double digit growth experienced in recent...

How to soften the blow of inheritance tax

How to soften the blow of inheritance tax When it comes to the much-dreaded 40% ‘death tax’, many people are worried about leaving their loved ones with a sizeable inheritance tax bill when they’re gone. Luckily, there are a number of perfectly legal ways to soften...