Case study - a comparison between discretionary and absolute trusts
The differences and the pros and cons of using discretionary and absolute trusts. Trusts can be used to mitigate inheritance tax (IHT), to protect vulnerable beneficiaries and to provide future generations with a legacy. Most types of trust have the option of using either an absolute version or a discretionary version
Gifting assets and local authority assessment
The practical implications of gifting assets on the provision of care by the local authority. Rules on deliberate deprivation. Relevant case law
Discounted Gift Trusts - what you need to know
The ability to make a lifetime gift that is effective for inheritance tax while retaining access to a regular flow of capital payments by using a Discounted Gift Trust
Trust Registration Service changes announced in new anti-money laundering consultation
HM Treasury’s consultation on improving the effectiveness of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the MLRs), which place requirements onto a range of businesses to identify and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Here we focus on the Trust Registration Service changes
Using pension contributions to reduce bond tax
Tax on chargeable event gains. How a pension payment, in certain cases, can reduce or eliminate the tax charge on a chargeable event gain
Case study: should a client top up their existing bond or take out a new bond?
When a client holds bonds as part of their investment portfolio and has more money to invest, is it wise to top up an existing bond or should you advise them to take out a new bond. All of the things you ought to consider when you are asked this question by your clients
Case study: alternative wrappers in retirement
Other ways to provide a regular payment stream in retirement as an alternative to the traditional pensions that lots of clients rely on when they retire and why bonds can be a useful part of your client’s portfolio in planning for retirement
Decumulation considerations
Factors which need to be considered when looking at the provision of income when being drawn down from pensions, ISAs, bond funds or general investment accounts