by John Williams | Jan 29, 2026 | Avoid Inheritance Tax, Business Property Relief
Business Property Relief (BPR), sometimes called Business Relief, is one of the most valuable inheritance tax reliefs in the UK. It exists to prevent businesses from being broken up or sold simply to pay inheritance tax when an owner dies or transfers assets. When the... 
by John Williams | Jan 28, 2026 | Avoid Inheritance Tax, Inheritance Tax
If you’re in your 70s and concerned about inheritance tax, there is still plenty you can do to reduce its impact on your estate. At this stage of life, planning tends to focus on protecting assets, making timely gifts, and using available allowances as... 
by John Williams | Jan 21, 2026 | Avoid Inheritance Tax, Inheritance Tax
Taper relief plays a narrow but important role in UK inheritance tax planning. It applies only when a lifetime gift becomes chargeable, and inheritance tax is due. Despite common belief, inheritance tax taper relief does not reduce the value of a gift over time.... 
by John Williams | Jan 10, 2026 | Avoid Inheritance Tax, Trusts
Trusts are a powerful tool in inheritance tax planning, offering a way to pass on wealth while potentially keeping it outside of your taxable estate. When used correctly, they can help reduce or defer inheritance tax, provide control over how assets are distributed,... 
by John Williams | Jan 6, 2026 | Avoid Inheritance Tax, Inheritance Tax
If you are concerned about avoiding inheritance tax on your family home, read this guide to get informed. Inheritance Tax can significantly reduce the value of what your loved ones inherit, especially when it comes to the family home. As property values continue to... 
by John Williams | Jul 14, 2025 | Avoid Inheritance Tax, Inheritance Tax
If you’re looking for the best ways to reduce or avoid inheritance tax on your estate, this guide covers ten smart and legally sound strategies. From lifetime gifting to using tax-free allowances, there are many ways to keep more of your wealth in the family. Broken...