Estate planning

Chancellor George Osborne "buried" plans in last week's budget to offer a tax break to non-doms, according to an analysis of the budget small print by a Labour peer.

Nearly half (49%) of people retiring this year are confident they will be able to afford to leave an inheritance despite on-going financial pressure, according to a survey from Prudential.

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.

The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) has drafted a model clause for wills in response to government plans to reduce inheritance tax for charity donors.

The inheritance tax (IHT) threshold freeze has boosted government revenues from the tax by 14%, an accountancy firm said.

Gerry Brown discusses the benefits of IHT planning

Jeremy Pearson highlights the important role gift and loan trusts can play in an inheritance tax strategy

Prudential's Gerry Brown looks at how married couples can limit the IHT beneficiaries have to pay.

Friends Provident International has launched an online seminar looking at Inheritance Tax (IHT).

The use of life interest trusts can do much to protect a retiree's property should they need to go into care. Carla Brown takes a closer look