Empowering you to retain control
First step towards safeguarding your legacy and providing for your loved ones Estate planning is crucial as it empowers you to retain control over your assets, express your desires clearly and alleviate the burden on your loved ones during challenging times. Understanding the importance and benefits of estate planning is the first step towards safeguarding […]
Set clear objectives for your estate plan
Carefully tailor your goals and personal circumstances Estate planning is far from straightforward. It encompasses myriad considerations, and adopting a one-size-fits-all mentality is not advisable. Each individual’s plan should be carefully tailored to their goals and personal circumstances.
Documenting your assets, inventory, and debt
Deciding on the distribution of your possessions posthumously Making an inventory of your assets and debts is a fundamental step in estate planning. By creating a comprehensive list of everything you own and owe, you gain clarity on your estate’s contents. This knowledge is essential before deciding on the distribution of your possessions posthumously.
Strategies and solutions
Bringing significant peace of mind as you age Getting your affairs in order for when you pass away can bring significant peace of mind as you age. Failing to protect family wealth from Inheritance Tax as part of an estate plan could cost families considerably, but there are various strategies and solutions to avoid or […]
Meticulous succession planning and intergenerational wealth transfer
Multifaceted endeavour that extends beyond mere financial transactions Judicious planning can considerably lessen the Inheritance Tax burden on an estate. Throughout our lifetimes, we amass wealth and assets yet often neglect to ensure their passage to subsequent generations – our offspring, grandchildren and extended family members. The essence of estate preservation lies in facilitating the […]
Residence nil rate band
Bringing more estates into the scope of taxation The advent of the ‘residence nil rate band’ (RNRB) has significantly simplified the process for certain individuals aiming to bequeath their family home. With property values on the rise across the UK, many find their estates surpassing the £325,000 ‘nil rate band’ (NRB) threshold for Inheritance Tax, […]
Wealth transfer through pensions
A robust vehicle largely insulated from Inheritance Tax In the realm of estate preservation, the strategic transfer of wealth to subsequent generations is paramount. Notably, pensions serve as a robust vehicle for such transfers, largely insulated from Inheritance Tax, provided the discretion in death benefit payouts lies with the scheme’s trustees or administrators.
Making a Will
Dictate the allocation of your assets, finances and personal property Your Last Will and Testament is a pivotal document that enables you to dictate the allocation of your assets, finances and personal property upon your demise. It is also a fundamental aspect of estate planning, crucial for ensuring that, in the event of your passing, […]
Preparing a Will
What you need to consider Before preparing a Will, a person needs to consider what possessions they are likely to have when they die, including properties, money, investments and even animals. Before an estate is distributed among beneficiaries, all debts and funeral expenses must be paid. When a person has a joint bank account, the […]
Establishing a Power of Attorney within your estate plan
Reflecting your best interests when you’re not in a position to do so The significance of an estate plan transcends the mere distribution of your assets after your demise. Integrating a Power of Attorney (POA) ensures that a trusted individual is empowered to make decisions reflecting your best interests when you’re not in a position […]