inheritance tax

Can LAs seize property for long-term care costs?

Update: Mon, 18/08/2008 - 14:50

A Moneywise reader seeks clarification over a gift of property by his father-in-law. Tax expert Brian Williams, from Vantis, offers his advice. Read more

Pre-nups could become legally binding

By Liam Tarry Thu, 12/06/2008 - 16:00

Pre-nuptial agreements could become legally binding, following a legal review by the Law Commission. Read more

Don't let the taxman get a slice of your inheritance

By Sam Barrett Update: Wed, 21/05/2008 - 14:44

A decade of rising house prices plus smarter investing means more of us are going to be hit with a big inheritance tax bill. Sam Barrett explains the latest rule change and finds out how you can soften the blow. Read more

Spinster sisters lose inheritance tax appeal

Update: Thu, 01/05/2008 - 15:21

Two elderly sisters who have lived together for 30 years have had their appeal against inheritance tax rejected by the European Court of Human Rights. Read more

Tax changes at a glance

Mon, 07/04/2008 - 14:13

The new tax year has brought in a host of tax reforms. Here is the Moneywise guide to the changes impacting your personal finances this tax year. Read more

How important is leaving an inheritance to your loved ones to you?

Update: Mon, 07/04/2008 - 16:31

Very – I have taken steps to protect their inheritance from the taxman

21% (10 votes)

Quite – I want to leave them an inheritance but haven’t gone to great lengths to avoid inheritance tax

28% (13 votes)

Maybe – it there is something left for them that’s great, but I don’t want to make sacrifices in retirement

34% (16 votes)

Not at all – it’s my money and I intend to enjoy it

17% (8 votes)

Total votes: 47

inheritance tax

Please reform inheritance tax, Darling

Update: Mon, 18/02/2008 - 12:23

Inheritance tax has come out top in a survey of the most hated taxes that Brits would like to see reformed in this year’s Budget. Read more

Cashing in on your home

By Laura Howard Update: Tue, 03/06/2008 - 16:00

Equity release may seem a complicated and risky way to release the value in your home. But it is also a useful retirement planning tool for homeowners who are asset-rich, cash-poor. And, as Laura Howard discovers, it can also be used to top-up your pension tax-free. Read more

Where there's a will there's a way

By Nina Montagu-Smith Update: Thu, 28/08/2008 - 12:07

If you die without making a will then your nearest and dearest could lose out to the taxman. Nina Montagu-Smith reports on why making a will should be high on your agenda. Read more