Why Every Adult Should Have a Will in 2026
Many people assume a will is something to think about later in life, but the reality is that every adult—regardless of age, wealth, or family circumstances—benefits from having one in place. It ensures your wishes are followed Without a will, the intestacy rules decide who inherits your estate. These rules are rigid and often don’t […]
A Little-Known Inheritance Tax Exemption That Could Save Thousands
As inheritance tax (IHT) rules tighten, more families are being caught out — often unnecessarily. With the nil rate band frozen, asset values rising, and many pension funds becoming subject to IHT from April 2027, careful planning has never been more important. One of the most powerful — yet often overlooked — IHT exemptions is […]
Why the Easter Bunny won’t pay Inheritance Tax
We all know the Easter Bunny will soon be on his way to deliver Easter Eggs to us all. What you may not know is the Easter Bunny has taken advice on how best to deal with these gifts for Inheritance Tax (IHT)! The Easter Bunny gives away millions of Easter eggs a year so…
Inheritance Tax
A very short point; Inheritance Tax, when it is due, is generally spread across the assets in proportion, so that if a house is two-thirds of the estate, then it will bear two-thirds of the tax. The beneficiaries might decide to pay all the tax from the “cash” assets, rather than have to raise money…