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Inheritance tax is a tax payment on the estate of a deceased individual and includes all property, money and possessions. Even if you don’t have any inheritance tax to pay, you will still need to report it to HMRC.

Millions of UK residents die without a Will, and this can have serious consequences if the family is unprepared. If you don't have a Will, someone else likely has to deal with your assets and each member of your family could end up with...

Our very own Mark has been named as a Top Rated Adviser 2022 by the prestigious VouchedFor organisation! He has again received an outstanding rating of 4.8 out of five from a total of 118 reviews.

Most of the world’s major stock markets are at or close to their all-time highs, but that is not necessarily a reason to stop investing. Download Our Client Agreement Here Global stock markets have been performing strongly since the first...

Most over 55s have no idea whether there might be inheritance tax (IHT) to pay on their estate — or what the liability might be. With change on its way, understanding IHT may be more important now than ever. The £325,000 IHT threshold (or...

Inertia can be a dangerous trait, especially for investment. You know the feeling. Sometimes it just seems easier to leave things as they are for another year rather than take any action. Call it the ‘If it ain’t broke don’t fix it’...

If you have a lump sum to invest, whether it’s £1,500 or £150,000, there is a key decision to make. Do you invest it all in one go or invest smaller amounts over time? It can make a big difference.Spreading out your investment is known as...

There has been huge growth in the number of ‘sustainable’ and ‘responsible investment’ funds, which now look at a company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) track record as part of the investment process. However not every...

Most of us are guilty of putting pension planning on the back-burner. However, the fact is, the earlier you start saving for the future, and the more you put into a structured, balanced pension plan, the more likely you are to enjoy a...

The acronym ‘WFH’ is now fully embedded in the 21st century lexicon. Whether 18 months of working from home will reshape the future of work for office-based employees is not yet clear, but major employers are now reconsidering office...