Understanding the Impact of the Autumn 2024 Budget on Trusts

20.11.24

Understanding the Impact of the Autumn 2024 Budget on Trusts The Autumn 2024 budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces several significant changes to the tax landscape, particularly regarding Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Inheritance Tax (IHT), Agricultural Property Relief (APR), and Business Property Relief (BPR). These changes have important implications…


Why use a Trust Corporation as a Trustee?

19.09.24

Why use a Trust Corporation as a Trustee? When it comes to managing and protecting your assets, selecting the right Trustee is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make. While individuals, such as family members or close friends, can act as Trustees, there are significant benefits to appointing a…


LEI for Trusts

05.08.24

LEI for Trusts Understanding the complexities of financial regulations can be daunting, especially for Trustees of a Trust. One critical aspect that Trustees should have knowledge of is the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) requirement, which is essential to ensure compliance with various reporting obligations. This blog post delves into the…


Inheritance Tax planning using Trusts

21.06.24

Life has a tendency to take over, but it is important to make time to consider the importance of securing your legacy and ensuring your family and loved ones are taken care of. Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning using Trusts can play an important, and effective, part in this as they…


Becoming a Family Trustee

08.05.24

I have recently become the Trustee of my family Trust. What are my responsibilities and which should be my priority? Many people regard an invitation to become a Trustee as a major achievement or a family duty they feel they cannot refuse. However, being a Trustee brings with it a…


Trust Administration – 10 Benefits of Outsourcing

19.03.24

Outsourcing Trust administration can offer several benefits, for both individuals and organisations who want to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and ensure the efficient management of a Trust. The key advantages of outsourcing Trust administration include: Expertise and Experience: Trust administration can be a complex and specialised field, requiring knowledge…


What are the benefits of appointing a corporate Trustee?

07.12.23

Choosing your Trustees When setting up any type of Trust, one of the most important factors to consider is who you wish to appoint as your Trustees. Your Trustees will be custodians of the Trust assets and responsible for all aspects of Trust administration, such as record-keeping, ongoing matters of…