Even the most careful tax planning can go awry after you die – perhaps you forgot to update your will after getting remarried ...

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 ...

Whether it’s the result of family drama or a failure to update a last will and testament, people sometimes find themselves left out of a loved one’s will. Imagine, for example, a man who put together ...

With a background in financial journalism across national titles, Ruby loves helping people take control of their money and specialises in pensions, tax, banking and benefits. If you plan to pass on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. As the unprecedented transfer of wealth from the baby boomer generation to ...

A lesser-known inheritance tax loophole is allowing families to save significantly on their IHT bills – and financial advisers say they are using it with more clients than ever since chancellor Rachel ...