Michael Smoult
Partner & Head of Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Our inheritance tax solicitors can provide advice and knowledge to ensure you make the right decisions and more importantly your assets go where you want them to.
Speak to one of our Inheritance Tax Solicitors by calling 0161 930 5151 or e-mailing willsteam@gorvins.com or filling in our online form to ask a member of team to call you back.
Our team of Inheritance Tax Solicitors have expert knowledge and experience in this area of law. By offering practical guidance through inheritance tax issues we can reduce the amount of unnecessary tax you pay to ensure you and your family make the most of your wealth.
Inheritance Tax is charged at 40% on the value of your estate when you die, however it is our job to help reduce your tax liability by offering advice on the valuable exemptions available to you and your estate. Our team team can also offer you expert advice and guidance when it comes to making a will.
Inheritance Tax is paid on a person’s estate (their property, money and possessions) if it is worth more than £325,000 when they die, for which the rate is 40% on anything above that threshold. With a little forward Inheritance Tax planning and professional help, there are many ways to protect your assets and reduce your bill so the money goes to your loved ones rather than the tax office.
There are many exemptions and reliefs that we can advise you upon. These include:
Our dedicated, knowledgeable and friendly team can guide you through the process step-by-step.
As all of our Wills, Trusts and Probate solicitors are either STEP qualified or training to become STEP qualified we are in the perfect position to help you plan. STEP is an advanced professional qualification in the field of Estate Planning and stands for the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners. We like to go above and beyond our duties by providing you with a truly professional service and experience.
If you are considering planning for your future and want to reduce your Inheritance Tax Bill, contact our fantastic team today and we will work closely with you to sort out the next steps to take. If you would like to look at setting up a trust, then speak with one of our trust solicitors today.
To have an initial consultation with our inheritance tax solicitors, call us on 0161 930 5151 or email actonit@gorvins.com. You can also fill in our online contact form and we will get back to you.
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