Edmunds & Eve Wills And Estate Planning

In our blog we answer some commonly asked questions about the care process https://www.edmundsandeve.co.uk/…/elder -care-questions-you-…

Poor estate planning could result in the Government taking a sizable bite out of the money you leave to your family. Estates liable for inheritance tax (IHT) must pay 40pc before the remainder can be passed on, leaving many of us with a sour taste in the mouth.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/…/deed-vari ation-can-help-redu…/

One tactic to reduce the tax bill is to give away money while you are still alive. Money can be gifted to family and friends, and as long as you remain alive for the next seven years after the gift is made, that transfer will be free of inheritance tax.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/…/inheritan ce-tax-happens-make…/

Death in the family: advice for executing a will
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/…/death-fam ily-advice-executin…/

“Inheritance tax can be incredibly confusing, so it’s not surprising to hear that many people are unsure how much they can gift each year. https://www.express.co.uk/…/inheritance -tax-rules-grandpare…

Families need to have full and frank conversations about inheritance – this will help ensure younger generations have a realistic expectation of what they are to receive and can prepare accordingly. http://www.yourmoney.com/…/younger-gene rations-put-off-sav…/

When is the best time to write a will? TODAY! https://www.edmundsandeve.co.uk/blog/how- to-write-a-will

Hundreds of women took to the streets in the Tunisian capital to demand equal inheritance rights as men, a subject often seen as taboo in the Arab world.
http://uk.businessinsider.com/r-tunisian- women-march-for-eq…

“A Citizens’ Wealth Fund would enable citizens to collectively own a portion of our national wealth, and make sure everyone benefits from rising returns to capital, not just people who will inherit or who already own assets.” http://home.bt.com/…/young-people-shoul d-get-universal-mini…

"Wealth shouldn’t be left down to a verbal promise between family members: it deserves careful, documented planning." https://www.farminguk.com/…/Farmer-s-da ughter-wins-1-2m-far…

When is the best time to write your Will? TODAY! https://www.edmundsandeve.co.uk/blog/how- to-write-a-will

Experts said that, in general, a person’s marital status can make an enormous difference when it comes to inheritance tax bills. https://www.scotsman.com/…/sir-ken-dodd -may-have-had-last-l…

A very brief overview of what you can do to plan for inheritance tax https://www.edmundsandeve.co.uk/…/estat e-planning-for-marri…

"The tax, which once fell on the wealthiest families, now often falls on those of average wealth" https://www.ftadviser.com/…/streamlinin g-inheritance-tax-b…/

Top ten tips from Taylor Vinters on reviewing your estate planning. http://www.mondaq.com/…/Reviewing+Your+ Estate+Now+Will+Pay+…

According to this article, huge numbers of Britons can expect to inherit more than £1m from their parents – but will face a chunky bill from the taxman in the process. http://www.cityam.com/…/you-million-hei r-swathes-millennial…

"Several aspects of the current system which would benefit from simplification; not least the exemptions and reliefs which are central to the regime." http://www.cityam.com/281013/inheritance- tax-too-complicated

Chancellor Philip Hammond has ordered a revamp of the ‘death tax’ on estates, calling for the complicated inheritance tax system to be made simpler.
https://www.which.co.uk/…/iht-shake-up- complex-inheritance…/