Inheritance tax and family trusts

IHT is chargeable on your estate if it exceeds the nil rate threshold. Planning can substantially reduce the amount of tax that will be payable.

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Inheritance tax planning

Inheritance tax is based on the value of your estate when you die. Careful planning can reduce or even eliminate the amount of IHT you pay

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Family trusts

You can set up a family trust to pass on your assets to your next of kin whilst you are still alive. This article takes you through the process.