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Unlocking Inheritance Tax Business Relief: Expert Guide for UK Business Owners
Inheritance Tax changes are coming in 2026. Learn how to protect your business and legacy with expert planning advice.
Kylie Cox
Apr 15 min read
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Inheritance Tax: The Voluntary Tax You Can Avoid with Proper Planning
Inheritance Tax is a voluntary tax—but only if you plan ahead. Let Toucan Law help you protect your estate.
Kylie Cox
Mar 184 min read
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Understanding Discretionary Trusts: A Flexible Estate Planning Tool
Discretionary Trusts offer flexible estate planning, protecting assets and adapting to beneficiaries' needs. Learn how they can work for you
Kylie Cox
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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Sharing Wealth During the Festive Season: A Guide to Lifetime Gifting
Share wealth this festive season with lifetime gifting. Learn how to give tax-efficient financial gifts while reducing Inheritance Tax!
Kylie Cox
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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12 Reasons to Make a Will and Protect Your Loved Ones
Make a Will to protect your loved ones, secure your legacy, and ensure your wishes are carried out. Don't wait – start planning today
Kylie Cox
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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Leave a Lasting Legacy: How Charitable Giving in Your Will Can Make a Difference
Charitable giving in your Will supports causes you care about and offers tax benefits. Explore how to create a meaningful legacy!
Kylie Cox
Nov 6, 20244 min read
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2024 Autumn Budget Shake-Up: How New Inheritance Tax Rules Could Impact Your Estate Planning
The 2024 Budget brings big changes to estate planning. Higher IHT, new pension taxes & capped reliefs mean it's time to review your plans!
Kylie Cox
Nov 3, 20244 min read
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The Budget: How Potential Changes to Inheritance and Capital Gains Taxes Could Impact Your Estate Planning
Potential changes to Inheritance and Capital Gains Taxes could impact your estate planning. Plan now to protect your assets and reduce tax
Kylie Cox
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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Estate Planning for Business Owners: Securing the Future of Your Business and Family
Estate planning is essential for business owners to ensure continuity, protect assets, & minimise taxes. Learn how to protect your business
Kylie Cox
Sep 18, 20243 min read
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How to Gift Surplus Income to Beat Inheritance Tax: Understanding the Rules
Learn how gifting surplus income can help reduce inheritance tax, and why keeping detailed records is crucial to qualify for the exemption.
Kylie Cox
Sep 5, 20244 min read
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Understanding the Inheritance Tax 7-Year Rule: Avoiding Unexpected Bills
Understand the Inheritance Tax 7-year rule to avoid unexpected bills. Learn how careful estate planning can protect you and your loved ones.
Kylie Cox
Aug 29, 20246 min read
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Probate: How long does it take? Key Dates You Need to Know
Key dates in estate administration from probate application to inheritance tax deadlines to help guide executors
Kylie Cox
Aug 18, 20245 min read
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Which Trust is Right for You? A Comprehensive Guide
Trusts are a versatile and powerful tool in estate planning. Trusts are very common and play a key role in many aspects of everyday life.
Kylie Cox
Jul 26, 20245 min read
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The "Great Wealth Transfer" - Why You Need to Have "The Money Talk" with Your Parents
Talking about money with your parents can be uncomfortable, but it's a conversation that’s essential for ensuring financial security.
Kylie Cox
Jul 2, 20244 min read
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Understanding the Probate Process
The probate process in England and Wales is a complex legal procedure that ensures the proper distribution of a deceased person's estate.
Kylie Cox
Jun 4, 20244 min read
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Understanding Life Insurance: A Guide to Protecting Your Family's Financial Future by writing your Life Insurance Policy into Trust
The benefits of writing life insurance policies into trusts and how it can safeguard your family's financial future.
Kylie Cox
Apr 9, 20243 min read
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Estate Administration - Navigating the Tax Jungle: A guide to dealing with tax following the death of a loved one
Unravelling the mysteries of Tax, providing insights to ease your journey through the complex world of probate and estate administration.
Kylie Cox
Jan 9, 20243 min read
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A guide to valuing an estate for Probate
An estate evaluation is required for the Probate application and depending on the value, to calculate if any Inheritance Tax is payable
Kylie Cox
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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Inheritance Tax: What you need to know
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax levied on the value of a deceased person's estate
Kylie Cox
Oct 2, 20233 min read
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Inheritance Tax: Spend it before the Taxman does!
Most people will want to provide financial security for themselves and their loved ones whilst also reducing tax liabilities.
Kylie Cox
Sep 4, 20227 min read
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