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
06 November 2025
Practical impact of trustees investment duties
The Trustee Act 2000, which has had a fundamental impact on trustees’ duties and powers in relation to investments. What it means in practical terms for those acting as trustees. The practical issues in connection with appointing and retaining an investment adviser by the trustees (but not the issue of trustees delegating the entire investment management of the trust fund to an investment manager). Also, practical issues for advisers to consider
09 September 2025
Bonds as trustee investments
How bonds are taxed when held in trust, including who is assessable to income tax on any chargeable event gain depending on the type of trust created