Why advisers should brush up on the often-overlooked Lifetime ISA

Despite hurdles there is real value in the account

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Laura Suter makes the case for the Lifetime ISA, which she says is not advisers' usual stomping ground...

The Lifetime ISA is not obvious stomping ground for many advisers. It's not the simplest account to explain - with its two-headed purpose of saving for retirement and house deposit. And for many advisers, it will be appropriate for the children of their clients, rather than the clients themselves. But with a potential £1,000 a year of free money from the government up for grabs, it's worth a little digging. It can be a great tool for family financial planning, for parents or grandparents looking to pass on wealth to their children.  There is a £4,000 annual limit per account holder...

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