Tax-Efficient Wills Simplified

The definitive layman's guide to tax-efficient wills, also an invaluable reference for IFAs, solicitors, tax advisers and estate planners.

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A practical guide to an area which many people find confusing or worrying - how to write a good and effective will which will ensure the maximum benefits to your heirs and beneficiaries. The book includes clear advice on all aspects of will creation, reflecting all the latest changes in the law at the date of publication. Written in plain English, the book will demystify the process for lay readers, while also providing a valuable reference for professionals in the field. Areas covered include: * how to go about preparing and writing a will * how to set up trusts to minimise the tax burden on the estate * how to select and appoint executors, guardians and trustees * how the inheritance tax rules will be applied * gifts and chargeable transfers * planning the administration of the estate * traps to avoid which may compromise the effectiveness of the will * descriptions of recent court cases - and a host of other topics and relevant information. For anyone needing to plan the creation of will, whether for themselves, or for a client, this book contains straightforward advice to help achieve the most tax-effective solution to the benefit of all parties concerned.