The Ministry of Justice (MOJ), together with HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and the Minister for Courts and Legal Services, has announced significant improvements in probate waiting times.
Navigating the intricacies of Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be daunting, but understanding the available gift exemptions and strategic planning can significantly reduce potential liabilities. By
When someone dies, their personal representative (executor or administrator) must value their estate to determine if Inheritance Tax (IHT) is due. This involves assessing assets, debts, and handling
Inheritance Tax (IHT) impacts estates over £325,000, with rates of 40% on death and 20% on certain gifts. A 36% reduced rate applies if 10% of the estate is left to charity. Executors must value
Inheritance Tax nil-rate bands remain frozen until April 2030. Learn how this affects estates, the residence nil-rate band, and planning opportunities to maximise tax-free inheritance for loved
Married couples and civil partners may be able to pass on up to £1 million of their estate tax-free with the Residence Nil Rate Band. Claiming this transferable allowance could secure your family home
There are specific rules regarding the liability to Inheritance Tax (IHT) on gifts made during a person's lifetime. In most cases, gifts made during a person’s life are not taxed at the time they are given.
A trust is an obligation that binds a trustee, an individual or a company, to deal with assets such as land, money and shares and which form part of the trust. The person who places assets into a
It was announced as part of the Budget measures that the government will reform these reliefs from 6 April 2026. The existing 100% rates of relief will be maintained for the first £1 million of
A number of changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) were announced as part of the Budget measures. We have covered each of the main measures below. It should be noted that these changes are not coming into
