Posts Tagged ‘Inheritance Planning’

Professionals rely on parents’ wealth for their retirement planning

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Adult professionals are more dependent on their parents for a financial lifeline than ever before, as over half in the age range 35-45 declare they rely on their inheritance to finance their retirement planning.
These are the conclusions of the charity Elizabeth Finn Care, which specialises in assisting professional people in need of financial and emotional [...]

Make a will, or face the wrath of John Wayne

Friday, December 11th, 2009

A land dispute now in progress between the Blackfoot Tribe in Montana and the US Government shows yet again how making a will is an essential part of financial planning.

Much of the land held by native Americans (formerly known as American Indians) is held in group ownership, a legacy of the days when John Wayne conquered the great plains, and native Americans were not permitted to write a will.

Taxman looks forward to Inheritance Tax on £2.15 trillion

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

New figures from Aviva reveal why Inheritance Tax (IHT) is one of the most important sources of revenues for the UK taxman.
There are currently £2.5 trillion in assets earmarked by parents as inheritances for their children and relatives, the insurer announced this week.
This staggering sum is held by two-thirds of over-55s covered by an Aviva [...]

Writing a will essential for family and tax reasons

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Twenty-eight million people in the UK currently have no will, according to new data* published this month.
Writing a will is crucial to ensure a smooth process of wealth transfer for your family, and efficient inheritance planning can save you thousands in Inheritance Tax (IHT).
If you have no will in place, you have made no formalised [...]

Waking the dead: Penalties for late Inheritance Tax

Monday, August 17th, 2009

HM Revenue and Customs has announced an increase to 3% of the interest charge on all late payments of Inheritance Tax, effective from September 2009.

Personal finance tips for newly weds

Friday, July 24th, 2009

As you step over the threshold into married life, you should know that the world of your personal finances has changed forever as well. There are a number of financial matters to consider, and steps to be taken, as you and your partner embark on your new journey. Here are our top tips on what you should be thinking about, as you return from honeymoon.

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