Gift Trusts/Gift Plans

09 October 2024

How to leave a legacy for children with special educational needs or learning difficulties - a case study
Leaving a legacy either in lifetime or on death to a family member who has special educational needs (SENDS). If your clients have a family member who has special educational needs (SENDS), they may not be able to deal with their own finances as they enter into adulthood. It’s important to help your clients make the right choices when it comes to leaving a legacy either in lifetime or on death to those individuals

01 October 2024

Case study - a comparison between discretionary and absolute trusts
The differences and the pros and cons of using discretionary and absolute trusts. Trusts can be used to mitigate inheritance tax (IHT), to protect vulnerable beneficiaries and to provide future generations with a legacy. Most types of trust have the option of using either an absolute version or a discretionary version

20 September 2024

Case study - is setting up a JISA for children with disabilities or learning difficulties a good idea?
Issues that can arise with junior ISAs (JISAs) when the child turns 18 if they have special educational needs (SENDS). An important objective for parents and grandparents is saving for their child’s future. Tax efficiency is key, which is why, normally, the first investment made is into JISAs

20 August 2024

Case study - what is a gift trust and when would you use it?
Gift trusts and their uses. Whether it’s for inheritance tax planning, intergenerational planning or retaining control there is a range of trusts that your clients can use

16 August 2024

Trusts - single or joint settlor - a case study
When recommending trusts for clients, whether you should suggest a joint settlor trust or single settlor trusts and if it matters