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While there were no surprise announcements in relation to any inheritance tax changes, the Budget figures show revenue from inheritance tax has hit £5.1 billion (calculated May 2016 – May 2017). This alone shows that as the nil rate band has not increased since 2009/10 more estates are being brought into the inheritance tax net

Have you ever wondered what happens when you die? Normally a lot of cost, paperwork and grief – just not necessarily in that order!! When it’s time to be whisked off (and I don’t mean the Great British Bake off) will you be oblivious to the impending decisions that need to be made or, will

For many years now inheritance tax (IHT) has been rising steadily. In 2014/2015 IHT receipts tipped £3.8 billion. Political parties from the left, right and everything in between have their own take on how this tax should be implemented and the used as a source of revenue. But how to implement the tax fairly when

If it’s good enough for Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman it’s good enough for me! Of course I’m referring to the excellent 2007 movie titled The Bucket List. It is a thought provoking film with the two main protagonists messrs Nicholson and Freeman coming together through adversity and embarking on a journey of discovery and adventure. Many of

Believe me, we get it. After yesterday’s Brexit referendum and its startling outcome, it’s hard to view today’s news without feeling your stomach twist over what in the world is going on. Whenever the markets scream bloody murder, your instincts deliver a sense of unrest ranging from discontent to desperation. The UK market response to