Over half of adults in the UK are neglecting the need to make a will to ensure efficient inheritance tax planning, according to a new survey published this week by Barnardo’s. The children’s charity has also revealed that almost three-quarters (74%) of cohabiting couples also have no will in place.
Posts Tagged ‘Inheritance Planning’
Inheritance Tax Planning – most UK adults have no Will
Thursday, April 29th, 2010Pension planning rises again, says L&G
Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Pension planning is on the minds of savers again, with 1 in 3 people thinking of setting up private pension schemes this year, compared with just 1 in 5 a year ago, according to Legal and General.
Critical Illness Cover protects your children for free
Friday, March 5th, 2010
If you are one of the13% of people in the UK who have taken out critical illness cover to protect themselves against losing their income through ill-health, you are probably aware that critical illness insurance offers identical cover for your children – free of charge.
Households last 2 weeks without life and critical illness cover
Friday, February 26th, 2010
The average UK household would run out of money in just 14 days, if a wage earner was hit by critical illness or died. Despite this, 63% of households still have no life and critical illness cover.
Critical illness insurance: why we need it
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Most of us have a life insurance policy, to ensure that our family is provided for at the end of our life, but far fewer of us have critical illness insurance.
Critical illness insurance discount for those with previous conditions
Monday, January 4th, 2010
Aviva is planning premium discounts on its critical illness insurances for those who have come through cancer, and would therefore not have cancer cover in their policy.
Professionals rely on parents’ wealth for their retirement planning
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009Adult 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 [...]
How much will you get from your pension annuity? Insurers now check where you live
Monday, December 14th, 2009
Your annuity income in retirement may now be decided by where you live. Four of the nation’s largest insurers are using locational information to predict the probable longevity of customers seeking a pension annuity.
Make a will, or face the wrath of John Wayne
Friday, December 11th, 2009A 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, 2009New 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 [...]
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