Can’t pay Inheritance Tax? You could apply for a grant on credit
Posted by Ben Locker on April 6, 2026If you can’t pay Inheritance Tax on time, you may be able to apply to HMRC for a ‘grant on credit’ – giving you extra time to pay.
Powers of Attorney and Pensions – a good couple
Posted by Ian Henman on March 30, 2026Powers of Attorney really are vital to have in place before someone becomes old or loses the capacity to make decisions.
Trusts? Don’t forget to register your Trusts…….
Posted by Ian Henman on December 26, 2025Trusts can be an important tool when it comes to tax planning and organising your financial affairs. We look at how trusts started and some of the issues involved in using them.
The THP Guide to UK Inheritance Tax Planning
Posted by Ian Henman on September 17, 2025UK Inheritance tax planning – we explain how to calculate the tax due to the Treasury upon your death or the death of a loved one.
What is a Grant of Probate?
Posted by Ian Henman on September 1, 2025Find out what a grant of probate is, why you need it to manage someone’s estate and how to make probate run smoothly.
Is it time to make a lasting power of attorney?
Posted by Ben Locker on June 27, 2025Is it time to make a lasting power of attorney? In short, yes! It’s never too early to protect your financial and health affairs.
Joint bank account with an elderly parent – the facts
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 12, 2025If you have a joint bank account with an elderly parent it could end up causing more problems than it solves. We explain why.
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.
Lifetime gifts and Inheritance Tax: how to notify HMRC
Posted by Ian Henman on October 28, 2024You may know that lifetime gifts can be exempt from IHT if you live for seven years afterwards. But how do you report them to the taxman?
