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When does the inheritance tax spouse exemption end?
The spouse exemption under Section 18 of the Inheritance Tax [...]
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Can I transfer assets to my children during divorce to reduce my estate?
Lifetime gifts remain legally possible, but the family court can [...]
Does separation revoke my will under UK law?
Separation has no effect on a will. The Wills Act [...]
How Do You Protect Your beneficiary’s Inheritance From Their Divorce?
A discretionary trust is the most reliable way to protect your beneficiary's inheritance from a future divorce, because the trustees that are not your beneficiaries, hold legal title to the assets.
Already Gifted Money to Your Children? Five Things You Can Still Do to Protect It
Once you have gifted money to your children, you cannot reverse the gift (unless that person chooses to give the money back to you), but you can still protect both its tax position and the money itself.
Estate Planning During Divorce: What You Can (and Can’t) Do Before the Settlement Is Final
Until the final divorce order is issued, the law still treats you as married. Your existing will, joint tenancies, beneficiary nominations, and the inheritance tax spouse exemption all remain in force.
Your Home Is in Your Spouse’s Name Only: Can You Still Claim the £175,000 Residence Allowance?
Yes, in most cases the £175,000 residence allowance can still be claimed when the family home is in your spouse’s name only. The allowance, known as the residence nil-rate band (RNRB), attaches to a qualifying home that passes to direct descendants on death, not to historic ownership.
How Disabled Trusts Work and the Key Benefits for UK Families
A disabled person's trust is a UK legal structure that holds money or property for a disabled beneficiary without affecting their means-tested benefits.
Why Are Lifetime Trusts Often More Effective Than Will Trusts?
A lifetime trust is created, settled and registered while you are alive. A will trust does not legally exist until death.
What Happens to Inheritance Tax If a Couple Die Together in an Accident?
If a married couple die together and it is unclear who died first, UK law generally assumes the older spouse died first. This can significantly affect how inheritance tax is calculated and whether both tax allowances are preserved.
