Inheritance Tax Planning
In comparison with the sharp rise in property values in the last
10 years, Inheritance Tax thresholds have remained largely unchanged.
Many people would be surprised to learn that whilst the average detached house
price in the south of the UK has risen to more than £430,551 (source BBC web site July 2010), the Inheritance
Tax nil rate threshold currently stands at £325,000 (2010-2011
tax year). For many people therefore, IHT planning is a serious issue
if they want to avoid their estate being taxed at up to 40% on their
death. Please note, this is based on current taxation rates as at
July 2009.
However, with careful planning, many people can mitigate the risk
of IHT. At Robison & Co (IFA) Ltd, we are able to assess your current estate and help
you choose from a number of options including:
- Gifting Assets
- Protecting the tax liability
- Restructuring assets
- Making a new Will
We will of course discuss how each option works
in detail when we advise you. The solution could be as simple as
moving your assets held in joint accounts into individual accounts
or setting up a trust.
The FSA does not regulate Will Writing and some forms of Estate Planning and Trust Planning.
Do you have a Will?
Hopefully, you already have a Will in place. Should you die without
one, there could be long delays in the administration of your estate.
If you do not already have one, Robison & Co (IFA) Ltd can
refer you to a reputable local solicitor who will offer a discount
for clients that we refer to them. Simply send us your details
and we will pass them on.
Contact us now by using our online enquiry form or here's the telephone
number:
01730 816022
This site is intended for UK customers only Robison & Co (IFA) Ltd is an Appointed
Representative of Sesame Limited, which is authorised and regulated
by the Financial Services Authority.
Sesame is entered on the FSA register (www.fsa.gov.uk/register/)
under reference 150427
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