by johnireland | Tax Talk
Gifts, the Seven-Year Rule, and the Tax Traps Families Miss Giving assets away during your lifetime can be effective for Inheritance Tax planning — but only if the rules are properly understood. Gifting is often seen as a straightforward way to reduce Inheritance Tax...
by johnireland | Articles
You don’t need to feel “burnt out” to be overloaded — sometimes the biggest drain comes from making too many decisions, too often, for too long. Business owners and property investors make hundreds of decisions every day. Some are big, some are small, but all of them...
by johnireland | Business Builder
Many business owners believe their succession planning is complete once a shareholder or partnership agreement is in place — but this is rarely the full picture. While these agreements are important, they do not deal with what happens to business interests on death or...
by johnireland | Legal Spotlight
Estate planning is not just about what happens after death — it is also about protecting yourself and your family during your lifetime. Many people assume that if something happens to them, their spouse or children will automatically be able to step in and manage...
by johnireland | Estate Planning Essentials
A Will is an essential starting point — but for many families, it is not enough on its own. Today’s families are more complex than ever. Second marriages, blended families, business interests, and property portfolios all introduce risks that a basic Will cannot...
