The "Which?" Guide to Giving and Inheriting: Tax Efficient Ways to Pass on Money,Property and Other Valuables (Which? Consumer Guide S.)

Jonquil Lowe

ISBN 10: 1844900169 / ISBN 13: 9781844900169

Published by Which? Books 05/09/2005, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The "Which?" Guide to Giving and Inheriting: Tax Efficient Ways to Pass on Money,Property and Other Valuables (Which? Consumer Guide S.)
• Publisher: Which? Books 05/09/2005
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844900169
• ISBN 13: 9781844900169
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

"The Which? Guide to Giving and Inheriting" tells the reader how to give while keeping the Revenue's share to a minimum and how the tax rules can even help one to give more. It covers the effect of inheritance tax and capital gains tax on lifetime gifts (calculators for working out each tax are included) , how to make use of covenants and giving to charities. The reader will find out how to prepare assets for inheritance, from making and updating a will, estate planning and the effects of inheritance tax on what is left, to special rules about family businesses and farms. The book covers the inheritance laws of Scotland, England and Wales.

About the Author

Jonquil Lowe is a freelance consultant and journalist, and a former head of the Money Group at Consumers' Association. She is author of several other Which? books on personal finance, including The Which? Guide to Planning Your Pension, The Which? Guide to Shares, Be Your Own Financial Adviser and Take Control of Your Pension Action Pack.