Discretionary Trust
Wide class of potential beneficiaries With a Discretionary Trust, the settlor makes a gift into trust, and the trustees hold the trust fund for a wide class of potential beneficiaries. This is known as ‘settled’ or ‘relevant’ property. For lump sum investments, the initial gift is a chargeable lifetime transfer for Inheritance Tax purposes.
Trusts
‘Ring-fencing’ assets to protect family wealth for future generations You may want to consider putting some of your assets into a trust for a loved one. Trusts are a way of managing wealth, money, investments, land or property, for you, your family or anyone else you’d like to benefit.
Inheritance Tax Residence Nil-Rate Band
Owning a residence which you leave to direct descendants The introduction of the ‘residence nil-rate band’ (RNRB) has made it easier for some individuals to pass on the family home. The rise in property prices throughout the UK means that even those with modest assets may exceed the £325,000 ‘nil-rate band’ (NRB) for Inheritance Tax. […]
Strategies and solutions
Provision in place to preserve and protect your assets Failing to protect family wealth from Inheritance Tax could cost families thousands of pounds. However, there are various strategies and solutions to legally avoid paying this tax. While some of us may want to spend it while we can, there will be others who want to […]
Celebrating 20 Years In Business
1st Financial Foundations, Independent Financial Advisers Celebrates its 20th Anniversary in Milton Keynes Located in Milton Keynes, Furzton Business Park. Yash Tosar our Founding Director had a vision to establish his own company after many years working in the industry as an Independent Financial Adviser. He started his career at Allied Dunbar over 30 years […]
Stocks & Shares ISAs
Investing in a wide range of different tax-efficient investments Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) can be used to hold stocks and shares or cash, or any combination of these, up to the current annual limit. An ISA is a tax-efficient ‘wrapper’ that can be used to help save you tax.