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Money, tax and benefits
Inheritance Tax when passing on money or property
Introduction to Inheritance Tax planning
Making a will, using Inheritance Tax exemptions and reliefs, keeping records and more
Gifts that are exempt from Inheritance Tax
Find out what you can give away tax-free - in your lifetime or in your will
Passing on your home to your children
If you give all or part of your home to someone else, it may still be considered part of your estate for tax purposes
Reducing your Inheritance Tax bill by giving to charity
Find out how an estate qualifies for a reduced rate of Inheritance Tax with a 10 per cent charity donation
Business, Woodland, Heritage and Farm Relief
Relief from Inheritance Tax for businesses, agricultural land, woodland and, in rare cases, National Heritage property
Trusts: the basics
Understanding trusts and how they’re used, meaning of settlor, trustee, beneficiary and trust property
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Death and bereavement
Wills, probate, benefits and other things you’ll need to think about after a death
