Families trying to avoid inheritance tax by using trusts face upfront charges if they fail to set them up before the rules ...

Revocable living trusts are often the core estate planning vehicle for the basic estate plan. Generally, revocable living trusts are touted as an incredibly versatile estate planning tool, which ...

A living trust allows you to avoid the probate process. Unlike a will, the public record doesn't include information about a living trust. Living trusts can be changed or revoked entirely while you're ...

The Trust Registration Service received a flurry of filings last January, the most recent period for which data is available.

Prenuptial agreements are the cornerstone of protecting family wealth. Even without a prenup, however, the structure of an estate plan can help keep wealth in the family. This article is part of "The ...

The biggest inheritance tax advantages comes from a simple seven-year rule. According to the government, if the person setting up the trust lives for at least seven years after transferring the assets ...

More families are setting up trusts to avoid paying inheritance tax, figures from HMRC suggest.

When someone passes away, and leaves their belongings to others, an inheritance tax may apply. In a nutshell, inheritance tax is typically paid by the heirs or beneficiaries who receive the assets, as ...