Tax advisers are urging wealthy Britons to consider life assurance as a way to reduce inheritance tax and help future ...

Inheritance tax (IHT) is one of the biggest themes of 2025. The number of estates affected by the death tax was already ...

We're 57 and jointly own a £1.3m house. We want to avoid a situation where the surviving twin might have to sell our home to ...

Speculation is mounting that the government may charge inheritance tax on pensions and extend the seven-year gifting rule. So ...

Wealthy retirees are buying bigger houses and funding their grandchildren’s school... ‘I’ve worked in the RAF and NHS and own ...

Estate planning is necessary, as Benjamin Franklin would agree with his quote ‘Nothing is certain except death and taxes’.

My wife is an executor to the will so might she be liable for any tax the charities have to pay? Estate planning expert Ian Dyall replies.

It is becoming increasingly commonplace for people to enter long-term romantic relationships without legally marrying. While there are no ...

From updating your will to planning for your children's care to addressing long-term care needs, make your family's needs a ...

Alistair Carmichael calls on government to engage with ‘disaffected’ communities as farmers set for latest protest ...

With pension inheritance tax changes not coming into force until ... to act sooner rather than later when it comes to financial planning. While pensions are used predominantly to build wealth ...

Enquiries have at least doubled since the Budget, says one expert, who believes these are now likely to increase ...