Category Archives: Inheritance Tax

Pension Death Benefits – Are They Tax Free?

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Hannah Creighton MCSI FPFS

Pension and life assurance policies that are written under a trust are usually free of Inheritance Tax when death benefits are paid. This is ideal, particularly when combined with the fact you can usually change your beneficiary, if required, with a nomination form. … Continue reading →

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Beginners Guide to Inheritance Tax

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Mark Allen

Inheritance Tax (IHT) has traditionally been seen as a tax only for the very wealthy. However, with a threshold of £325,0001 (£650,000 for married couples and civil partners) and the price of houses still relatively high, even after recent corrections, … Continue reading →

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Writing a Will

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mark Allen

It is understandable that so many of us put off the task of making a Will. Afterall, it makes us think about our mortality and consider things which we hope will never happen. However, without one, you might be surprised … Continue reading →

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