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Experts answer your personal finance questions
I’ve heard that laws surrounding leasehold properties are due to change soon
My mortgage offer is only valid for another six weeks
A DIY separation could end up costing more in the long run
The baby is biologically related only to my partner
My husband and I are in the process of divorcing
These levies may be almost irrelevant to the economy, but they stir up strong feelings on mortality and family
Conservatives reported to be considering scrapping estates levy
Abolition would cost Treasury about £7bn a year and favour wealthiest households, says study
Though unpopular, IHT is paid by few in UK and revenue lost would have to be made up for elsewhere
I would like to gift my son some money following the death of my mother
People helping adult children and elderly parents should first check their own needs
EU-based organisations no longer benefit from reliefs after Jeremy Hunt’s Budget
I worry about the potential inheritance of a shared property
I worry that some of the legacies in my will could cause conflict
Investors with substantial retirement pots have much to worry about ahead of a general election
Is there a conflict of interest in my role at the trust holding family assets?
As inheritance tax bills rise, pass on your financial savvy as well as your cash
Figures released by HM Revenue & Customs show liabilities were up by £800mn in 2020-21
We are concerned about their level of tax exposure
Proposals follow April’s axing of lifetime allowance
Concern over ‘ghostbots’ mining data from social media
My father left me some money and I’m keen to ensure this stays with me
Clients ask how to gift money now that they earmarked for inheritance
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