Can I put my house in my children’s name to avoid inheritance tax?
Yes, you can put your house in your children’s name or transfer the house to their name to bring down your overall inheritance tax (IHT)
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What makes up a person’s estate when they die?
A person’s estate is made up of all the assets they own or were responsible for at the time of their death, including but not limited to property
How much can I inherit from my parents tax-free in the UK?
At a basic level, you can inherit up to £325,000 from your parents completely tax-free, however, this may increase to £500,000 if they leave their primary residence to you
What items are exempt from inheritance tax?
There are a number of items that are exempt from inheritance tax in the UK which revolve mostly around gifting and charitable donations.
Probate lender Provira unlocks inheritance advances in Scotland
Provira, the specialist probate lender, has launched its inheritance advance and estate advance products to individuals and executors of estates in Scotland.
Probate delays drive increase in Scottish inheritance advances
The expansion into Scotland follows well-documented delays in securing probate that has seen Provira advance more than £30 million in new loans over the past 12 months and its loan book grow by 250%.
Provira unlocks £1m inheritance following two year probate
When lifelong friend, Freddie, sadly passed away following a brief illness, 70-year-old LeB was the surprise beneficiary of his estate, including a property valued at over £1m.
Inheritance Advance Secures Dream Home
Probate delays are now commonplace, and it is no longer unusual for large or complex estates to take 12 months or more to complete.
What is an executor, and who can become one?
The role of an executor is fundamental to the settlement of a deceased person’s estate.
Probate Questions and Answers Provided by Laurelo
We would like to thank our friends at Laurelo for compiling the following Q&A.
