Inheritance Tax advice

Mitigating Tax

Stuart provided advice to a client, in relation to effective estate planning and creating a new Will, in a matter valued at £3 million.

A trust combining tax saving with control

Stuart’s client inherited his wife’s share of some farmland, which had huge developmental potential.

Marriage avoids potential double charge to Inheritance Tax!

Probate sale of complex farming estate and farming business

TSP’s multi-disciplinary team were able to provide a seamless, expert and sensitive service to a farming family with a farming company and a mixture of residential and agricultural property.

Inheritance tax avoidance

This case study demonstrates the expertise of our Wills, Trusts & Tax Planning team who have recently advised a client on deeds of variation, inheritance tax and discretionary trusts.

Farming estates & inheritance tax

This case study demonstrates the expertise of our Wills, Trusts & Tax Planning team who have recently settled a farming case, saving a potential IHT liability of over £500,000.

Leaving a charitable gift in your will

Clare Morison explores the benefits of leaving a charitable gift in your will

Give early, give often, but only give what you can afford

As property prices increase, more and more people are finding that they will be leaving an Inheritance Tax bill for their loved ones on their deaths.

Helping a grandchild onto the property ladder

We act for a wealthy couple who wanted to help their granddaughter onto the property ladder. Our private client team worked with the granddaughter, providing her with advice on how to protect her new wealth.

Law Commission’s consultation on the law of wills

Thomson Snell & Passmore has responded to the Law Commission’s consultation on the law of wills.

FAQ: Tax Planning

Q. We want to help our 20 year old daughter buy her first flat, but we’re worried about putting such a valuable asset directly in her name. Is there anything we can do to protect the property until she’s a bit older?

IHT considerations for unmarried couples

Solicitor, Stuart Price from our Private Client team speaks to Professional Adviser about IHT considerations for unmarried couples and the practical steps they can take.

Are trusts the new pre-nups for wealthy families?

Desmond O'Donnell, senior associate from our family department and Stuart Price, solicitor from our private client department speak with Spear's about pre-nuptial agreements for wealthy families.

The net widens

Solicitor, Sarah Nettleship from our private client team speaks to ePrivate Client about the upcoming changes to IHT and the government’s reforms of taxation of ‘non-doms’.

IHT considerations for unmarried couples

The number of cohabiting unmarried couples in the UK is on the rise. Stuart Price from our Private Client team speaks to Professional Adviser about IHT considerations for unmarried couples and the practical steps they can take.

Owner managed businesses : tax-efficient wills for company directors

Owner-managed businesses : tax-efficient wills for company directors

FAQ: Family

Top 25 UK Law Firm

We are pleased to receive, for another year, the accolade from eprivateclient of being listed as one of the Top 25 Law Firms in the UK.

FAQ: Budget

Q. Was there any good news for SMEs in the Budget? A. Whilst not transforming the landscape for SMEs, there was certainly some good news.  The Chancellor looked to shift some of the tax burden onto large corporates, giving him some room to assist smaller businesses.

LPA - the role of an attorney for property and finance

Main Inheritance Tax time limits in Probate matters