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Inheritance Tax & Estate Planning Services in London
At ABM Chartered Accountants in Canary Wharf, London, we specialise in inheritance tax UK planning and full‑spectrum estate tax planning for families, business owners, and farmers. Our team offers tailored solutions to optimise UK inheritance tax, protect your property and preserve your wealth.
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- Estate planning and tax strategies
- Advice on inheritance tax on property
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What Is Inheritance Tax and How Does It Affect You?
Inheritance tax is the tax applied on the estate of someone who has died, and it can also apply to gifts made during a person’s lifetime and the value of property passed on. In the UK, high‑value estates and certain transfers attract this tax, often creating significant burdens for heirs, business owners or farmers. At ABM Chartered Accountants, we provide full guidance on inheritance tax UK, including Britain inheritance tax provisions, reliefs, thresholds and how the tax may apply to homes, farms and business assets.
With our estate planning advisory service in Canary Wharf, London, we help you design strategies that align with your personal goals—minimising tax exposure, protecting property and ensuring the next generation can benefit from your legacy without undue burden.
Benefits of Expert Estate Planning & Tax Strategy
Effective estate tax planning and inheritance tax advice bring clear benefits. First, you gain peace of mind knowing your estate is structured to reduce the tax liability your beneficiaries face. Second, strategic planning around estate planning tax strategies ensures your property, business or farm assets are passed on with minimal disruption.
At ABM Chartered Accountants based in London, we specialise in planning for complex estates, including private homes, UK property portfolios and family‑run farms. Whether you face farmers inheritance tax, an estate with property, or simply want to secure your financial future, our bespoke service helps you stay compliant and make the most of available reliefs.
How We Guide You Through Estate Planning and Inheritance Tax
Choosing the right partner for estate planning is essential. We begin by understanding your total wealth, the structure of your assets and your goals for passing those assets on. Our team of estate planning tax advisors, based in Canary Wharf, London, then develops a tailored plan covering wills, trusts, property transfers and tax efficient gifting.
We also handle complex matters such as inheritance tax on property, farm inheritance tax, and long‑term generational wealth protection. Our advice includes timing of asset transfers, use of reliefs, and aligning your tax strategy with business or personal values. With ABM Chartered Accountants, you achieve security, clarity and a tax‑efficient plan crafted for you.
Our Estate Tax Planning & Inheritance Tax Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services to support your estate and inheritance tax planning needs:
Inheritance Tax Planning & Advice
Guidance on minimising liability, thresholds, UK rules and best practices.
Estate Planning Strategies
Structuring wills, trusts, lifetime gifts and property transfers to reduce tax burden.
Inheritance Tax on Property & Farms
Specialist advice on how homes, farmland and business properties are taxed and structured.
Business Owner & Farmer Succession Planning
Tailored solutions for business owners, family‑run farms and professional practices.
Estate Planning Tax Strategy Services
Integrating inheritance tax with broader tax planning to protect wealth for future generations.
London‑Based Estate Planning Support
From our Canary Wharf office we serve clients across London and the UK with personalised guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The standard threshold is the value of your estate up to which no inheritance tax is payable. Amounts above this threshold may attract tax unless reliefs apply. The rate is typically 40 % on amounts exceeding the threshold unless lower rates or reliefs apply.
Yes. There are specific reliefs for property and farmland, including business relief and agricultural relief. Proper planning ensures you take advantage of these opportunities and structure property transfers in a tax efficient way.
The sooner the better. Starting early gives you more options for lifetime gifts, trust structures, and tax efficient transfers. Delaying may limit your ability to use gifts or manage tax exposure effectively.
Yes. Owners of businesses or farms often qualify for reliefs such as Business Property Relief which can reduce the value of the business for tax purposes. Planning around these reliefs is complex and benefits from specialist advice.
Gifts made within seven years of death may still count towards the estate for tax purposes unless ruled exempt. Planning early and structuring gifts correctly helps reduce this risk.
While online tools are helpful, complex estates involving property, business interests or international assets benefit greatly from in‑person specialist advice. Our London‑based team offers both face‑to‑face and online support.
It is based on the value of the property at death (or gift date) and may include outstanding mortgages or liabilities. Deductions and reliefs may apply, which is why specialist planning matters.
Contact us at our Canary Wharf, London office. We’ll schedule a consultation, review your assets and develop a plan tailored to your estate, tax obligations and family goals.
Start Protecting Your Legacy Today
Don’t leave your estate and inheritance tax strategy to chance. Contact ABM Chartered Accountants in Canary Wharf, London, for bespoke estate tax planning, inheritance tax advice and long‑term wealth protection.
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