Trusts are surging in popularity as a way to avoid inheritance tax, according to financial advisers on the frontline of estate planning. We look at what trusts are and if they are right for you.

Pensions Pension Tax What is the 67% inheritance tax trap on pensions – and can you avoid it? Your loved ones could find themselves paying an effective tax rate of 67% once pensions are brought ...

Should you share your inheritance with your in-laws? Inheritance issues can be tricky, especially if there is a financial disparity within your family after you inherit money.

If your loved one was generous with gifts then unless they kept good records you might have to turn detective when filling in inheritance tax forms.

They all come under category C and that €20,000 tax-free limit is a lifetime one extending back to cover any inheritance or large gift received since December 5th, 1991.

An inheritance used to be something left to loved ones after death. But that’s all changing. Early inheritance is becoming ...