CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVISERS Email: business@venthams.com Home > Our services > Tax > Estate planning Estate planning Few of us like to think about dying, but equally few of us could live with the thought that we have not made adequate provision for family and friends who survive us. The legislation that governs passing on your estate to your chosen beneficiaries requires you to plan well in advance. Since none of us knows when we shall die, this means making the necessary provisions now. The earlier you make the arrangements, the greater your chance of taking full advantage of the tax opportunities available and thereby maximising the amount that goes to your beneficiaries. Nothing is more demoralising than the thought that a substantial slice of the wealth you have worked hard to accumulate will end up in the Government's coffers! It is equally important when planning to transfer your estate that you make adequate provision for yourself and your spouse in your later years. Striking this balance calls for considerable skill and foresight - and a detailed knowledge of the tax regime. We provide a discrete estate planning service that includes: Help with drawing up and reviewing your will Making full use of exemptions and lower tax rates on lifetime transfers Optimising lifetime transfers between spouses Transferring agricultural or business property Transferring assets into trust Arranging adequate life assurance to cover potential inheritance tax liabilities We strongly advise you to begin your estate planning right away by contacting us for a preliminary review. If you would like to discuss your estate planning requirements please contact us HOME ABOUT US OUR SERVICES NEWS BUSINESS FORUM CONTACT US Our services Business services Tax Corporate tax planning Estate planning Lifestyle planning Personal tax planning Retirement strategies Self assessment Trusts and executorships VAT Wealth Management Specialist sectors Related Guides Family trusts Planning for you and your family Tax credits Separation and divorce Home aspects Related News UK house prices up 10.6% in the year to August UK house prices jump 11.8% in year to September 2021 Stamp duty land tax reverts back to type Latest News 26 Nov New rates for use of company cars from December 2021. Read full story 25 Nov Tax authority warns of payment delays looming. Read full story 24 Nov Capital gains tax reporting deadline is now 60 days. Read full story See all News Contact us Essex: 01702 209600 London: 020 7440 9300 Surrey : 01737 773796 Email: business@venthams.com Register today Get free access to our online guides and weekly business newswire. Register Today: register Site map Accessibility statement T&Cs Copyright Search Privacy statement Register Login Venthams ©. All rights reserved.