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 Interest in possession trusts: what are they and how do they work?
28 Jul 2026
Interest in possession trusts: what are they and how do they work?
Interest in possession trusts can let you provide income to a beneficiary for life. But whether they achieve your financial aims depends on how you set them up.
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Settlor-interested trusts: are they worth it?
23 Jul 2026
Settlor-interested trusts: are they worth it?
Settlor-interested trusts let you remain a potential beneficiary. But other trust structures could provide a more tax-efficient way of gifting money.
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The asset awareness gap: are you underestimating your Inheritance Tax bill?
04 Jun 2026
The asset awareness gap: are you underestimating your Inheritance Tax bill?
Many homeowners are underestimating their Inheritance Tax exposure. Our latest research explores why, and what this could mean for your estate.
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What are discretionary trusts and are they right for you?
30 Mar 2026
What are discretionary trusts and are they right for you?
Discretionary trusts offer greater control and flexibility compared with fixed trusts. But they also come with more complex tax rules.
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Bare trusts: what are they and how do they work?
27 Mar 2026
Bare trusts: what are they and how do they work?
Bare trusts allow you to gift assets and could reduce your family’s tax bills. But the funds legally belong to the beneficiary, meaning you sacrifice control over your wealth.
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What are Junior ISAs (JISAs) and are they worth it?
16 Mar 2026
What are Junior ISAs (JISAs) and are they worth it?
Junior ISAs let you save tax-free for your children’s future. But you might prefer the control you get from other saving and investing options.
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The complete guide to Inheritance Tax in the UK
09 Feb 2026
The complete guide to Inheritance Tax in the UK
Inheritance Tax rules have changed since the 2025 Autumn Budget. Learning how the rules might apply to your estate could help your family keep more of what you leave behind.
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What are the Inheritance Tax changes for 2026?
03 Feb 2026
What are the Inheritance Tax changes for 2026?
Inheritance Tax changes will impact businesses, landowners, and families passing wealth to younger generations. But what will they mean for your family wealth plans?
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What is the seven-year Inheritance Tax rule?
21 Jan 2026
What is the seven-year Inheritance Tax rule?
Your family might keep less of the inheritance you gift if you pass away before seven years elapses. But there are other tax-efficient ways to gift money to younger generations.
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