Inheritance tax on ‘Lifetime Chargeable Transfers’
Few people appreciate that Inheritance Tax is not just a death tax – it can be due on lifetime transfers too!
Jen is a Solicitor and Chartered Legal Executive. She has contributed extensively to various legal blogs and publications, including LexisPSL and the Legal Executive Journal, in addition to providing commentary for the Law Gazette. She holds a Masters in Law with Distinction and was Highly Commended by CILEX in 2018 for her private client expertise.
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