Estate Planning

When you have spent a whole lifetime building up your personal wealth, you want to think that upon your death your estate will pass into the hands of your chosen beneficiaries and not into the hands of the Taxman.

The legislation that governs passing on your estate to your chosen beneficiaries requires you to plan well in advance. Since none of us knows when we shall die, this means making the necessary provisions now.

The earlier you make the arrangements, the greater your chance of taking full advantage of the tax opportunities available and thereby maximising the amount that goes to your beneficiaries. Nothing is more demoralising than the thought that a substantial slice of the wealth you have worked hard to accumulate will end up in the Government's coffers!

It is equally important when planning to transfer your estate that you make adequate provision for yourself and your spouse in your later years. Striking this balance calls for considerable skill and foresight - and a detailed knowledge of the tax regime.

We provide a discreet estate planning service that includes:

• Help with drawing up and reviewing your will
  
• Making full use of exemptions and lower tax rates on lifetime transfers
  
• Optimising lifetime transfers between spouses
  
• Transferring agricultural or business property
  
• Transferring assets into trust
  
• Arranging adequate life assurance to cover potential inheritance tax liabilities

Call 0161 886 5000 today to discuss how we can help you preserve as much of your wealth as possible for your chosen beneficiaries. But don't leave it too late!