Need advice on Inheritance Tax, succession or care home planning?

As the value of private homes rises in Scotland, many more clients are now becoming concerned about potential exposure to inheritance tax. Care home costs and succession planning are also concerns that should be planned for to give you peace of mind for the future.

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Our expert team of Inheritance Tax, Succession and Care Home Planning Solicitors will work with you to protect your assets for you and your family during your lifetime and your assets and property for your family and loved ones in the event of your death, ensuring your inheritance tax is minimised where applicable and the relevant plans are in place.

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Putting aside time to attend to these matters will not only set your mind at ease, but it will ensure you have solid plans, whatever life throws at you.

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Preserve your legacy and wealth for heirs. We create customised plans to ethically minimise inheritance taxes when transferring assets. Guiding generations through complex financial transitions with competence and care. Let help you secure your tomorrow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Inheritance Tax is the tax paid by the estate of someone who has died, generally, if their estate is worth more than £325,000, although there are some exceptions to this depending on the circumstances.
When you write a Will, there are several considerations you may have in planning for the future of your family and loved ones, such as the future ownership of any assets such as property or a family business. This is known as succession planning.

You may also be concerned about your care and well-being if you are unable to live independently in your own home and may require you to become a resident in a care home. Clients also understandably worry if their spouse or partner will be secure if they require to enter a care home or if their partner or children’s inheritance of the family home will be affected.
Care Home costs can be considerable and if you require to enter a home, you will be assessed to ascertain whether you can cover the cost of your care. The value of your home will be considered in this instance. Our experienced team will advise you on all the options available to you to protect your home should you find yourself in this position.

Our holistic approach means that we can address all aspects of estate planning, providing you with relevant and appropriate advice in a clear and uncomplicated manner, and ensuring you are fully equipped with sound legal advice from a trusted advisor. Our external network of trusted Financial Advisers allows us to ensure advice is not restricted solely to legal solutions.
Our expert team of Inheritance Tax, Succession and Care Home Planning Solicitors will work with you to protect your assets for you and your family during your lifetime and your assets and property for your family and loved ones in the event of your death, ensuring your Inheritance tax is minimised where applicable and the relevant plans are in place.

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