Why do you need an Estate Plan?

Are you familiar with estate planning? Whether this term is new to you or something that’s on your radar already, the reality is that it’s an important concept for anyone, especially if you have young children and other loved ones, as well as assets of a reasonable value. Creating an estate plan doesn’t have to…
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Who will inherit if there is no will – the UK intestacy rules

When an individual passes away unexpectedly without a valid Will, their possessions and overall estate becomes subject to a set of rules known as the “rules of intestacy”. While these rules are set with logic to ensure the closest family members receive the bulk of the estate, it may not reflect one’s actual wishes. So,…
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More people pay IHT, HMRC data shows 

The original content of this article has been affected by the UK Autumn Budget 2024 Announcement. Please be advised that the information in this article regarding QNUPS and IHT has been reviewed in June 2026, following the recent HMRC May 11th Technical Note (IHT on Pensions), which outlines the tax treatment of QNUPS for non-UK…
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UK wealth taxes explained

The original content of this article has been affected by the UK Autumn Budget 2024 Announcement. Please be advised that the information in this article regarding QNUPS and IHT has been reviewed in June 2026, following the recent HMRC May 11th Technical Note (IHT on Pensions), which outlines the tax treatment of QNUPS for non-UK…
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