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Should you withdraw pension to beat inheritance tax changes?Over-55s are taking their pensions at record rates to avoid loved ones potentially inheriting a 40% tax bill. Here are a few things to consider before you do.
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‘I’m a pensions and tax expert – watch out for six costly inheritance tax mistakes’More estates are forecast to be dragged into paying inheritance tax in years to come – if you’re one of them, there are some simple mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
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Should I give my property to my grandchildren before I die?Grandparents keen to help grandchildren onto the property ladder may consider gifting their own home before death. Here are inheritance tax rules to consider.
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The typical inheritance tax bill has jumped and more people will be affected – plan ahead nowRising house prices and frozen tax thresholds means the inheritance tax burden is set to grow – and it’ll surge further once pension pots are included in the net from April 2027. Thinking about inheritance planning has never been more important, says Jessica Sheldon.
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How you could cut your inheritance tax bill and boost a loved one’s pension potFamilies will be looking at ways to reduce their estate when pensions fall into the scope of inheritance tax from April 2027.
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Inheritance tax receipts rise to record high in June – could they go higher?Inheritance tax receipts for April 2026 to June 2026 were £2.3 billion, £0.1 billion more than the same period in 2025.
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Probate fees: the ‘cost of dying’ has increased sharplyThe Ministry of Justice has hiked the probate application fee by 75% – but experts said the increase would leave people feeling ‘ripped off’.
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How can you avoid an inheritance tax 'minefield' if you remarry?With pensions set to attract inheritance tax (IHT) from April, some families will need to plan carefully to avoid unintended disinheritance
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What is a trust and should you use it to reduce your IHT bill?Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules means more people could be subject to tax on their estates. Some families are using trusts to reduce their liabilities, but what are trusts and should you use one?
