Financial planning advice for the elderly – Part 1 of 3
Posted by Kevin Wheeler on September 19, 2024Financial planning advice becomes more and more relevant the older you become. We look at various aspects such as Wills and Inheritance Tax.
Can’t pay Inheritance Tax? You could apply for a grant on credit
Posted by Ben Locker on April 8, 2024If 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 27, 2024Powers 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 8, 2023Trusts 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 1, 2023UK 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 August 18, 2023Find out what a grant of probate is, why you need it to manage someone’s estate and how to make probate run smoothly.
State pension top-up deadline extended to 2025 – don’t miss out!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on June 22, 2023HMRC has extended the state pension top-up deadline. You now have until 2025 to make any missing NI contributions and boost your entitlement.
Joint bank account with an elderly parent – the facts
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 17, 2023If 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 16, 2022Have you started to make those important decisions? Don’t leave it late start thinking about your Will.
Lifetime gifts and Inheritance Tax: how to notify HMRC
Posted by Ben Locker on December 1, 2022You 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?