IHT, Wills, Trusts

Trust issues…

For married couples, the nil-rate band for IHT was effectively doubled last year, meaning that IHT is only an issue when your combined assets are worth more than £650,000. But it’s surprising how quickly you can get over that amount... Read more...

Posted by: Mark Biddlecombe

IHT, Wills, Trusts

The Wife Gets Everything…

A lot of people assume that if they die, their spouse will get everything. That isn’t how it works at all. Read more...

Posted by: Mark Biddlecombe

IHT, Wills, Trusts

Gone With the Wind?

Scarlett O’Hara famously declared: "Death, taxes and childbirth! There's never any convenient time for any of them." How right she was – and when it comes to IHT, death and taxes come together. IHT isn’t just inconvenient, it’s downright indefensible. Read more...

Posted by: Mark Biddlecombe