"Inheritance tax is, broadly speaking, a voluntary levy paid by those who distrust their heirs more than they dislike the Inland Revenue."

Former Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer, Roy Jenkins, in 1986

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When it comes to IHT planning, you have four main options

1

Spend it

The easiest way to potentially reduce your liability but be careful what you spend it on.

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2

Gift it

Help the lives of loved ones, but care needs to be taken to ensure how effective this can be.

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3

Invest it

With a myriad of rules and options, investing should be reviewed with your Financial Planner.

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4

Insure it

Also known as the sticking plaster method, and not potentially suitable for longer-term planning.

What the options are

How difficult are these to put in place?

Spend it

  • Straightforward as as you are just typically spending your cash.
  • The only issue for IHT is if you spend cash on areas that may increase your estate such as home improvements.
  • Holidays, socialising, and private medical insurance are great ways to enhance your life and reduce your IHT liability.

Gift it

  • Relatively straightforward as you are making a gift from assets to an individual.
  • Speak to your Financial Planner first to confirm that there are no associated tax risks.
  • Requires a clear record of any gifts made.

Invest it

  • Can be complex and you should seek professional advice.
  • With ever-changing legislation, investments need regularly reviewing.
  • They can be higher-risk investments than you are typically used to and potentially illiquid.

Insure it

  • Know what your best options are from the pool of products.
  • Can be useful for planning where you have time pressures.
  • Can be more cost effective than you think.

Now that you understand the basics of the four main options, we offer a range of solutions to support you further.

How we can help you choose the right strategy

IHT by Numbers Masterclass

Ben Rogers explains each strategy in detail, using real-life case studies to bring the options to life and help you understand what they could mean for you and your family.

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Speak to our protection expert Tim Boddy

With over 25 years' experience in protection planning, Tim will help you navigate the options available and find the approach that gives you and your loved ones confidence for the future.

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Arley Hall Tax and Wealth Protection Seminar

Listen to Equilibrium founder Colin Lawson as he explains the changing tax landscape and explores the strategies available to help mitigate its impact on you and your family.

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Other trusted experts

Don't just take our word for it. Explore this guide from Unbiased, a respected source of independent financial information, to learn more about inheritance tax planning and the options available.

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