IHT
UK property held in offshore companies to come under IHT
Non-domiciled investors in UK residential properties held via an offshore corporate structure are being urged to check with their advisers about their Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability after the government published plans to tighten the rules.
Canada Life to offer estate planning feature in onshore bond
Canada Life has enhanced its well-known onshore bond, the Select Account, with the addition of a discounted gift trust (DGT) feature.
Tax & Regulation | 22 Nov 16
Seven changes advisers should expect from the Autumn Statement
International Adviser rounds up the expert views on what to expect ahead of the UK chancellor Philip Hammond’s debut Autumn Statement on Wednesday.
Best Practice | 21 Nov 16
Meet the Warringtons part 4: death, taxes, and inheritance
The fictional Warrington family is forced to deal with dividing the estate of patriarch Eric, inheritance tax, and an unexpected claim against the estate in the latest case study from Edward Stone, partner at Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth.
Tax & Regulation | 15 Nov 16
Majority of wealthy UK savers unaware of IHT changes
Around 75% of wealthy are unaware of the new ‘residence nil rate band’ inheritance tax allowance (IHT), due to be introduced in April next year, according to research by Canada Life.