Benjamin Franklin referred to death and taxes as "the only certainties in life." And the inheritance tax touches on both. It's a levy on money, property or other assets a person leaves to others after ...

The concept of an inheritance is well known — but "inheritance," as defined by the average person and by the law, can often be two very different things. Specializing in trust services, I’ve crafted ...

Rachel Reeves could be set to introduce more changes to Inheritance Tax, a report claims, including a possible cap on lifetime gifting. Under current rules, if someone lives for more than seven years ...

15:49, Sat, Aug 30, 2025 Updated: 15:49, Sat, Aug 30, 2025 Inheritance tax is usually something you only deal with after a family death. However, understanding the fundamentals can be financially wise ...

An inheritance often is seen as a financial windfall, but there are times when people may want to consider saying thanks, but no thanks. Receiving a sizable gift, if not structured properly, can have ...

How you manage an inheritance can change your life. We’ve all heard stories about individuals who passed away quietly after a life of frugality, keeping their estate plan a secret and leaving a ...

Major changes to Inheritance Tax rules mean your pension pots could be raided even if you haven't reached retirement age yet. Under current rules, there is no Inheritance Tax to pay if you inherit a ...

There's a lot of confusion about how things work when you receive property after someone's death. Get the facts here. The death of a loved one is always a difficult time. The last thing most people ...