IHT Bootcamp: Slim Down Your IHT Estate

Set at an intermediate / advanced level, this course uses practical case studies, precedents, authentic IHT forms and real probate examples to add flesh to the bones of estate planning. Practical experience of Will writing and estate planning is recommended for attendees.

1. Introduction: IHT planning in lifetime and in Wills
2. Client tier analysis: a) below NRB, b) below TNRB and c) beyond the TNRB
3. Key estate planning errors even experts routinely make
4. IPDI and Discretionary Will trusts: protection versus versatility, and Deeds of Variation
5. Lifetime planning: balancing “settlor exclusive” settlements to reduce the IHT estate with “settlor inclusive” settlements to provide protection and security
6. Slimming diets for the IHT estate: settlements, PETs, bonds, insurance, gifts out of income and reservations of benefit
7. “Lumbered with the family home”: potential solutions to rising house prices
8. The Residence Nil Rate Band, and what to look out for
9. The basics of Business Property Relief and income from IHT-free investments

Set at an intermediate / advanced level, this course uses practical case studies, precedents, authentic IHT forms and real probate examples to add flesh to the bones of estate planning. Practical experience of Will writing and estate planning is recommended for attendees.

Dates:

4th April 2017 – Fully Booked

4th May 2017 – Fully Booked

31st May 2017 – Fully Booked

20th June 2017 – Fully Booked

10th July 2017 – Fully Booked

9th November 2017

Tutor:

Mr James Greenwood