Inheritance Tax Planning

Inheritance Tax Planning

Optimise Your Legacy,
Minimise Inheritance Tax

The navigation of retirement plans can be a complex one, but with Moneytree Wealth Management, we ensure that your pension works for you. Whether you’re nearing retirement or just beginning to hatch a plan, our expert advisors will guide you through the options available to help you make informed decisions to secure your financial future. From pension scheme reviews to detailed explanations, Moneytree Wealth Management provides personalised advice on how to manage your retirement savings.

Expert advice for preserving your wealth.

Assessing Your Estate and Assets

To start this planning process, we begin by reviewing your estate, including property, investments, pensions and other assets. This assessment will allow us to understand your total wealth and identify potential Inheritance Tax (IHT) liabilities.

Identifying Your Tax-Saving Opportunities

With the clear assessment, our advisors will then explore varying strategies to reduce IHT from aspects like gifting, trusts and using exemptions. We’ll strive to help you take advantage of tax allowances and reliefs available to your circumstance.

Tailoring Your Plan

Based on your objectives and circumstances, we’ll create an IHT plan that’s just for you. This may involve restructuring your assets, making use of tax-efficient investment strategies or setting up trusts to pass on wealth to heirs with reduced tax exposure.

Regular Reviews and Adjustments

Though IHT planning is not a one-time process, we at Moneytree will work with you to review your plan regularly and adjust it as your circumstances change. Thus, ensuring it remains aligned with your goals and current tax laws.

Frequently asked questions

How can I reduce my Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability?
  • Make Gifts: Use allowances to give away wealth during your lifetime.
  • Use Trusts: Trusts can help manage how assets are distributed and may reduce IHT liability.
  • Leave Assets to Charity: Gifts to charities are exempt from IHT and reduce the taxable value of your estate.
  • Life Insurance: A life insurance policy in a trust can cover IHT liabilities.
  • Invest in Business or Agricultural Property: Certain business and agricultural assets qualify for IHT relief.

Please note Business or Agricultural Property relief schemes invest in assets that are high risk and can be difficult to sell. The value of the investment and the income from it can fall as well as rise and investors may not get back what they originally invested, even taking into account the tax benefits.

Most pensions are not subject to IHT under current legislation making them an efficient way to pass on wealth. However following the Autumn 2025 budget there is a proposed change to this IHT legislation making them part of the deceased estate for IHT purposes.

Trusts allow you to transfer assets out of your estate while controlling how they’re used. However, depending on the type of trust, they may have their own tax implications, such as a 20% entry charge or periodic charges.

Overseas property is included in your estate for UK IHT purposes if you are domiciled in the UK. However, double taxation treaties with certain countries may mitigate IHT on overseas assets.

Yes, inheritance tax planning can be complex. Consulting a solicitor, accountant, or financial advisor ensures you optimise your estate and comply with the latest tax rules.

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