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Inheritance Tax Forms

If the estate you are reporting to HM Revenue & Customs needs to make use of the Residence Nil Rate Band Exemption, to reduce or remove an inheritance tax liability, then the only way this can be achieved, is through completing the Inheritance Tax Account (IHT400).

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Light at the end of the tunnel

Aside from the threatened increase in probate court fees, looming over our heads, the ripple effect of the consequences of the unprecedented delays in the issuing of grants of representation continues to be felt by those who are involved in some way in an estate administration.

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Limits on Lasting Powers of Attorney

If the donor of a power Lasting Power of Attorney has lost mental capacity the attorneys authority over the donors funds is governed by the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) and the attorney must act in accordance with the MCA Codes of Practice.

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Agricultural Property Reliefs

The recent decision in Charnley v HMRC highlights the need for evidence to demonstrate that the deceased was actively farming to be able to successfully claim Agricultural Property Relief on the estate.

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Inheritance Tax Refund due?

If an estate comprises of property and/or shares executors should consider whether there is any availability to claim for loss relief on a subsequent sale.

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