Archive for December, 2007

Nil-Rate Band Will Planning – Your Options Explained (Post 9 October 2007)

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Since Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget Speech on October 9 2007, there have been a number of reports in the press stating that will planning using the nil-rate band of the first of a married couple to die will no longer be necessary as you can now transfer the nil-rate band between ...

The Benefits Of Establishing A Charitable Trust Fund

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

The opportunity presented to establish a charitable trust fund provides many advantages for the increasing percentage of the population who have been either prudent enough or fortunate enough to have accumulated sufficient capital in their life times to make this a worthwhile effort. This can mean both for them and ...

Do Living Trusts Save Taxes?

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

American citizens and residents (and even some non-residents) have unwanted partners. They come in the form of federal, state and local bureaucrats. They always need the money. This money can be squeezed from partners known as taxpayers.We must pay income taxes when income is generated. Making substantial gifts to others ...