All about inheritance tax

The clock is ticking. Having announced in last year’s Budget that private pension savings will fall within the inheritance-tax (IHT) net from April 2027 onwards, the government has just published more

The main considerations as changes to the regime announced in 2024 Budget get closer

What can cause family fall-outs, financial stress or costly legal action? The answer is wills – or a lack of them. If you have an up-to-date will, great job! But if you haven’t got around to making on

There are arguments for making sure you avail yourself of it before the age of 75

Award-winning journalist Stephanie Hawthorne focuses on the pros and cons of taking a lifetime mortgage. MANY houses in London and the South East cost over £1 million to buy. They’re often owned by “b

It’s the start of what will be a golden age for inheritance in this country as wealth is transferred from postwar boomers to their offspring. But, if you’re not one of the recipients, a nagging feeling of envy can take hold…