About Ian Henman
London lad Ian joined THP in October 2016 to set up and manage THP’s new legal services department.
Starting at the tender age of 19 Ian spent almost 30 years building his career at Natwest/RBS becoming a business client account manager to many local businesses.
Ian was looking for a new challenge and as THP was searching for someone to gain accreditations and spearhead the legal services department, there was a clear synergy.
Posts by Ian Henman
Inheritance Tax enquiries jump by 38%
Posted by Ian Henman on June 9, 2025A freedom of information request has revealed that Inheritance Tax enquiries have jumped – but the proportion of amended returns has fallen.
AIM Shares and changes to IHT relief
Posted by Ian Henman on April 24, 2025From April 2026, the Inheritance Tax relief on AIM shares will drop from 100% to 50%. Is now the time to revisit your IHT planning?
IHT business relief: could you cut your Inheritance Tax bill?
Posted by Ian Henman on March 28, 2025Do you own a business? If so, you may be able to use IHT business relief to cut – or even eliminate – your Inheritance Tax bill.
Do I need to pay Inheritance Tax? HMRC’s online tool
Posted by Ian Henman on March 19, 2025“Do I need to pay Inheritance Tax?” If you’re asking yourself this question, HMRC has an online tool that can help you.
Reducing inheritance tax – could a deed of variation help?
Posted by Ian Henman on January 20, 2025If you’re the beneficiary of a will, a deed of variation may be useful in reducing inheritance tax payable on the estate.
Inheritance Tax and charities: what happens when you give?
Posted by Ian Henman on January 14, 2025Are you thinking of leaving money to charity in your Will? If so, take a look at our post on Inheritance Tax and charities before you do.
Love, marriage and SDLT on additional properties
Posted by Ian Henman on December 25, 2024The chancellor introduced an extra charge to stamp duty land tax for additional properties a few years ago, here’s how you may be able to avoid it…
Legacy Planning – make it your New Year’s Resolution!
Posted by Ian Henman on December 13, 2024Have you started to make those important decisions? Don’t leave it late start thinking about your Will.
Over 50,000 Lasting Power of Attorney applications rejected
Posted by Ian Henman on November 21, 2024Over 50,000 Lasting Power of Attorney applications were rejected in 2024. We look at common errors and how to avoid them.
Unclaimed legacies – could you be owed a windfall?
Posted by Ian Henman on November 12, 2024Unclaimed legacies – could you be due a windfall? We examine the process that comes into play when beneficiaries cannot be traced.



