by johnireland | Tax Talk
Frozen Inheritance Tax Thresholds: Why More Families Are Being Caught Inheritance tax thresholds have remained unchanged for years, but rising asset values mean more families are now being drawn into the tax net — often without realising it. Key Insight With...
by johnireland | Legal Spotlight
Why Putting Your Home in Joint Names May Not Protect It Ownership structure can have significant legal and estate planning consequences Key Insight Many couples assume that owning their home jointly will automatically protect the surviving partner and simplify...
by johnireland | Tax Talk
How Frozen Tax Thresholds Are Increasing Inheritance Tax Exposure Rising asset values are bringing more families into the inheritance tax net Key Insight Inheritance tax thresholds have remained unchanged for several years, while property values and investments have...
by johnireland | Tax Talk
The £2 Million Inheritance Tax Trap How the residence nil-rate band taper can quietly increase tax exposure for larger estates Key Insight Many families are familiar with the basic inheritance tax thresholds, but fewer realise that an important allowance begins to...
by johnireland | Legal Spotlight
Why Lasting Powers of Attorney Are Just as Important as Wills Planning for incapacity is often overlooked, yet it can have a greater impact on families than death itself. Key Insight Many people focus their estate planning on what happens after death, but far fewer...
