Making financial gifts
by libertas2019 on September 5, 2019
Passing on your assets effectively whilst you’re alive
Some people like to transfer some of their assets whilst they are alive – these are known as ‘lifetime transfers’. Whilst we are all free to do this whenever we want, it is important to be aware of the potential implications of such gifts with regard to Inheritance Tax. The two main types are potentially exempt transfers (PETs) and chargeable lifetime transfers (CLTs).
read moreMaking a Will
by libertas2019 on September 5, 2019
Secure more of your wealth for your loved ones
If a person wants to be sure their wishes will be met after they die, then it’s important to have a Will. A Will is the only way to make sure savings and possessions forming an estate go to the people and causes that the person cares about. Unmarried partners, including same-sex couples who don’t have a registered civil partnership, have no right to inherit if there is no Will. Another of the main reasons for drawing up a Will is to mitigate a potential Inheritance Tax liability.
read moreTrusts
by libertas2019 on September 5, 2019
How to give away your wealth and keep some control
Trusts are not a one-size-fits-all solution, but they are incredibly useful for protecting and giving you control over your assets. Appropriate trusts can be used for minimising or mitigating Inheritance Tax estate taxes, and they can offer other benefits as part of an integrated and coordinated approach to managing wealth.
read moreLasting power of attorney
by libertas2019 on September 5, 2019
Allowing someone to make decisions for you, or acting on your behalf
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) enables individuals to take control of decisions that affect them, even in the event that they can’t make those decisions for themselves. Without them, loved ones could be forced to endure a costly and lengthy process to obtain authority to act for an individual who has lost mental capacity.
read moreWealth preservation
by libertas2019 on September 5, 2019
The 6 things you need to consider to help preserve your wealth
Whether you have earned your wealth, inherited it or made shrewd investments, you will want to ensure that as little of it as possible ends up in the hands of HM Revenue & Customs. With careful planning and professional financial advice, it is possible to take preventative action to either reduce or mitigate a person’s beneficiaries’ Inheritance Tax bill – or mitigate it altogether. These are some of the main areas to consider.
read moreWhat’s your magic number?
by libertas2019 on July 5, 2019
Your five-year plan to a comfortable retirement
Retiring is a huge life event. And the very concept of retirement is changing with phased retirement becoming more common. The way we access our pension is now a lot more flexible, and it’s no secret that in the UK we’re living longer than ever before which means we need to make the right choices.
read moreSmart investments
by libertas2019 on July 5, 2019
Should I invest into a pension or an ISA?
Investors looking for tax-efficient ways to build a nest egg for retirement often look to both Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) and pensions. Tax-efficiency is a key consideration when investing because it can make a considerable difference to your wealth and quality of life.
read moreGoldilocks economy
by libertas2019 on July 5, 2019
How to prepare your portfolio for inflation
Very low or very high inflation is damaging to the economy. The aim is usually to try and keep the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) at 2% in order to maintain a ‘Goldilocks Economy’ – not too hot, not too cold.
read moreHealthy, wealthy and well advised
by libertas2019 on July 5, 2019
Financial complexities of passing on wealth
Passing on wealth is a sensitive subject, not just because of the financial complexities of it all, but also the emotion and family politics involved.
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