Planning to protect your inheritance doesn't have to be complicated when you have the right guidance at your fingertips. Our expert-written resources help you navigate everything from inheritance tax strategies and trust planning to asset protection and will arrangements with confidence. Inheritance Issues is here to help.
Will Inheritance Affect My Council Tenancy?
Inheriting property or cash can affect your council tenancy and benefit eligibility, so it's important to understand the rules before accepting an inheritance.
Changes to the Law 2007
Gordon Brown raised the inheritance tax threshold from £300,000 to £350,000 between 2007 and 2011, though critics said it didn't go far enough.
History of Inheritance Tax in UK
How Britain's inheritance tax evolved from a Napoleonic war fund in 1796 to today's system.
Negotiating Inheritance: Dealing with the Emotional Impact
Family disagreements over inheritance can be painful, but honest conversations and planning ahead help ease the emotional burden.
Step by Step Guide to Challenging a Will
Challenging a will requires valid legal grounds like lack of provision or an invalid will, and you'll need to file with the Probate Registry to proceed.
I Challenged a Will and Won: A Case Study
A mother successfully challenged her ex-husband's will to secure financial support for their dependent son after he died.
How I Minimised Capital Gains Tax on My Inheritance
Reduce Capital Gains Tax when inheriting assets by understanding exemptions and planning how you sell investments.
When Can I Challenge a Will?
You can challenge a will if it's invalid, made under duress, or if the person lacked mental capacity when they signed it.
When Should I Use the Power of Attorney?
Find out when you need power of attorney and how to choose someone to manage your affairs or healthcare decisions.
What Is Exempt from Inheritance Tax?
Some assets and gifts are completely free from inheritance tax, while others only avoid it if certain conditions are met.
Valuing an Estate
How to value a deceased person's estate and calculate the inheritance tax bill you'll owe.
What Are the Alternatives to Trusts?
You can reduce your inheritance tax bill without using trusts by spending your money, making gifts, or releasing equity from your home.
Settling an Inheritance Abroad: A Case Study
A UK woman inherited her cousin's estate in Kenya, here's what she learned about handling assets across borders.