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Trust Planning & Solutions

Home Estate Planning & IHT Trust Planning & Solutions

Lifetime transfers of wealth can be made in trust as a form of asset protection and to ensure monies reach the intended beneficiaries. Contact our trust financial advisers for professional trust planning advice.

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Depending on the type of trust used, assets gifted during your lifetime will usually fall outside of your estate for Inheritance Tax purposes 7 years after transfer to the trust.

Trusts are also necessary where assets are left to children, whether gifted during your lifetime or on death through your Will.

The Trustee Act 2000 places a number of obligations on trustees, including the need to obtain investment advice where appropriate and to regularly review investments. We are experienced in advising on the most appropriate form of trust to use, often working in conjunction with solicitors, the role of trustees and in devising, implementing and reviewing a suitable investment strategy.

Further information about IHT & Estate Planning:

Estate Planning & IHT
With over £5 billion being paid to HMRC...
With over £5 billion being paid to HMRC annually in Inheritance Tax (IHT), it is clear, individuals can improve their tax efficiency in later life through...
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Estate Planning & IHTInvestment Solutions
A lifetime’s accumulated wealth will include...
A lifetime’s accumulated wealth will include assets such as a private property, savings, investments and perhaps also shares. Where assets are liquid, a...
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Estate Planning & IHTWhole Life Insurance
Where wealth consists mainly of illiquid...
Where wealth consists mainly of illiquid assets, such as property, an appropriate life policy in trust can provide the means to settle the Inheritance Tax...
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Estate Planning & IHTWills & Powers of Attorney
You will be aware of the need to have a valid...
You will be aware of the need to have a valid Will, however this is often overlooked as is the need to regularly update the Will to ensure it continues to...
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Estate Planning & IHTProbate Services
Bereavement can be very stressful for all...
Bereavement can be very stressful for all concerned without the added burden of dealing with a loved one’s estate.  Obtaining the grant of probate, which...
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Susie has guided me in terms of my pension and personal investments in a very professional way. My main concern was to appoint someone who places my needs at the centre of their advice rather than their own financial gain. I am very comfortable that Susie and Fiducia do this which has encouraged me to put further faith and business in her hands.
Mr Ashton

My thanks to you and the team for your help

You may recall that our affairs were so fragmented that I had to resort to A3 paper in order to be able to read the print out of my spreadsheet. I am pleased to say that I am now back to using A4 paper, so matters are becoming simpler and clearer. My thanks to you and the team for your help with this (and for saving a few more trees).
Fiducia Client

Fiducia are an unfailing helpful and knowledgeable group of people whose investment analysis and advice has helped grow my pension and savings portfolio over the many years I have been privileged to have them as my financial advisers.

Fiducia are an unfailing helpful and knowledgeable group of people whose investment analysis and advice has helped grow my pension and savings portfolio over the many years I have been privileged to have them as my financial advisers. Their careful analysis of my risk profile and their choice of funds for me have increased the value of my portfolio despite the global market upheavals of recent and less recent memory. I find their regular market surveys distributed to clients to have an impressive depth of knowledge. I have no hesitation in recommending their services to friends and family and will continue to do so.
Mr Brown Solicitor, Hadleigh in Suffolk

We realise we are in extremely competent hands with Fiducia.

Firstly, thank you for all your efforts : it’s been quite a revelation….!! We realise we are in extremely competent hands with Fiducia. And secondly , to wish you are very Happy New year, and we look forward to working with you and Susie over the coming years.
Douglas London

Fiducia Wealth Management have a true gem with Susie as part of their team

My mother used Fiducia Wealth Management for her financial advice and was extremely satisfied with their service. Seeing first-hand what a sound company they were I was happy invest with them, and have to say am more than satisfied in having Susie Laws acting as my Financial Planner. She is extremely diligent in her work, incredibly efficient (I cannot stress that enough) and, well in short, an absolute delight to work with. Having someone who takes time to understand your needs, provide qualified advice which is genuinely in your best interests as well as always being on hand to answer any queries and to go the extra mile(s) to assist you is not that easy to find. Fiducia Wealth Management have a true gem with Susie as part of their team – it is a privilege to be their client.
Jo Purcell

Susie has demonstrated a firm understanding of my requirements and I am only too happy to endorse her service skills.

For the past year, Susie has been actively involved in converting my pension investments, currently held in a SSAS, into a SIPP. Throughout the whole process Susie has demonstrated a firm understanding of my requirements and I am only too happy to endorse her service skills.
John Mellanby Managing Director - Essex

My main concern was to appoint someone who places my needs at the centre of their advice rather than their own financial gain. I am very comfortable that Susie and Fiducia do this

Susie has guided me in terms of my pension and personal investments in a very professional way. My main concern was to appoint someone who places my needs at the centre of their advice rather than their own financial gain. I am very comfortable that Susie and Fiducia do this which has encouraged me to put further faith and business in her hands.
Mr Ashton

My thanks to you and the team for your help

You may recall that our affairs were so fragmented that I had to resort to A3 paper in order to be able to read the print out of my spreadsheet. I am pleased to say that I am now back to using A4 paper, so matters are becoming simpler and clearer. My thanks to you and the team for your help with this (and for saving a few more trees).
Fiducia Client

Fiducia are an unfailing helpful and knowledgeable group of people whose investment analysis and advice has helped grow my pension and savings portfolio over the many years I have been privileged to have them as my financial advisers.

Fiducia are an unfailing helpful and knowledgeable group of people whose investment analysis and advice has helped grow my pension and savings portfolio over the many years I have been privileged to have them as my financial advisers. Their careful analysis of my risk profile and their choice of funds for me have increased the value of my portfolio despite the global market upheavals of recent and less recent memory. I find their regular market surveys distributed to clients to have an impressive depth of knowledge. I have no hesitation in recommending their services to friends and family and will continue to do so.
Mr Brown Solicitor, Hadleigh in Suffolk

We realise we are in extremely competent hands with Fiducia.

Firstly, thank you for all your efforts : it’s been quite a revelation….!! We realise we are in extremely competent hands with Fiducia. And secondly , to wish you are very Happy New year, and we look forward to working with you and Susie over the coming years.
Douglas London

Fiducia Wealth Management have a true gem with Susie as part of their team

My mother used Fiducia Wealth Management for her financial advice and was extremely satisfied with their service. Seeing first-hand what a sound company they were I was happy invest with them, and have to say am more than satisfied in having Susie Laws acting as my Financial Planner. She is extremely diligent in her work, incredibly efficient (I cannot stress that enough) and, well in short, an absolute delight to work with. Having someone who takes time to understand your needs, provide qualified advice which is genuinely in your best interests as well as always being on hand to answer any queries and to go the extra mile(s) to assist you is not that easy to find. Fiducia Wealth Management have a true gem with Susie as part of their team – it is a privilege to be their client.
Jo Purcell

Susie has demonstrated a firm understanding of my requirements and I am only too happy to endorse her service skills.

For the past year, Susie has been actively involved in converting my pension investments, currently held in a SSAS, into a SIPP. Throughout the whole process Susie has demonstrated a firm understanding of my requirements and I am only too happy to endorse her service skills.
John Mellanby Managing Director - Essex
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Succession Planning: Ensuring a Smooth Transition for Your Property Portfolio in the UK

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Residential Nil Rate Band (+11 more), on 04.07.24 Read In the UK, property ownership is a significant component of many individuals’ portfolios, so it is essential to have a...

Inheritance Tax Rules You Should Know

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+6 more), on 26.04.24 Read Inheritance tax (IHT) in the UK is a 40% tax on the value of the estate exceeding £325,000 when passed on after...

Do you need a Trust to protect your wealth?

Fiducia Posted in Financial Planning, Bare Trusts (+7 more), on 22.03.23 Read Determining whether you need a trust requires careful consideration of your personal and financial circumstances. In this...

Personal Protection – what is it and is it worth it?

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Inheritance Tax (+2 more), on 18.11.21 Read Personal protections or life insurance policies are something most will put off until they really feel they should take it...

Banks or Piggy banks? How to save for children.

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Financial Planning, Financial Advice (+6 more), on 16.03.20 Read During volatile financial times, future proofing against economic turmoil by investing for our loved ones can seem more...

Wealth Navigator

Fiducia Wealth Management Posted in Inheritance Tax, Discounted Gifts (+3 more), on 19.12.18 Read Planning the BEST route for the next generation

Inheritance Tax- The Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB)

Susie Laws, Director & Chartered Financial Planner Posted in Inheritance Tax, Residential Nil Rate Band (+2 more), on 26.10.17 Read The 2015 Summer budget announced the introduction of the residence nil rate band for inheritance tax.  This measure...

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A man in a suit and pink shirt John Millican, Chairman Posted in Financial Advice, Trusts on 20.07.10 Read Some good news for trust planning The Perpetuities and Accumulation Act came into effect on 6 April and introduced two...
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Trusts protect assets from Inheritance Tax (IHT) liabilities by allowing you to transfer wealth to loved ones during your lifetime.

Depending on the type used, assets gifted during your lifetime will usually fall outside of your estate for IHT purposes seven years after transfer to the trust.

Our specialist team of financial advisors are here to help you understand the different trusts available, the benefits they offer to your estate and the legal process involved in drawing up the required documentation. We regularly work in conjunction with solicitors to provide clients with a comprehensive trust management service.

We are experienced in advising on the most appropriate form of trust to use, the role of trustees and in devising, implementing and reviewing a suitable investment strategy.

Avoiding probate

As well as helping to reduce IHT liabilities on your estate, setting up trusts is also recommended for avoiding probate in the event of your death.

Even if you have a will setting out how you wish your estate to be disposed of, certain assets, such as property, must be handled by a probate court. The principle behind probate is to ensure that the deceased’s wishes are adhered to, and to resolve any potential conflicts between claimants to the estate.

The probate process carries costs with it. Just as they can be used to avoid unnecessary IHT payments, trusts provide a means to dispose of assets outside the remit of the probate court, saving your beneficiaries the associated time and costs.

The role of trustees

When setting up a trust, you must appoint one or more trustees who will be responsible for ensuring that your wishes are followed upon your death.

The Trustee Act 2000 places a number of obligations on trustees, including the need to obtain investment advice where appropriate and to regularly review investments. As an award-winning team of investment specialists, Fiducia Wealth is ideally placed to help trustees fulfil this criteria and make decisions which best reflect the wishes of the grantor (the person setting up the trust).

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