Inheritance Tax Gift Rules UK 2026: What You Can Give Tax-Free
By Chandraketu Tripathi | Updated April 2026Inheritance tax (IHT) in the UK is charged at 40% on estates above the nil-rate band
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By Chandraketu Tripathi | Updated April 2026Inheritance tax (IHT) in the UK is charged at 40% on estates above the nil-rate band
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56% of UK adults have no will. Unmarried partners inherit nothing under intestacy. Making a will costs from £0 (Free Wills Month)
4 May 2026 · 5 min read
By Chandraketu Tripathi · Updated April 2026 · Fact-checked Tax · April 2026 If you are over 55, own a home and have a
20 Apr 2026 · 5 min readComplete guide to inheritance tax UK 2026 — thresholds, rates, exempt gifts, and 10 legal ways to reduce your family's IHT bill.
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Key facts (2026): UK IHT gifting rules allow you to give away £3,000 per year tax-free (annual exemption), plus £250
12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
Key facts (2026): A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian before it can
20 Apr 2026 · 2 min read
Key facts (2026): A valid will in England and Wales must be in writing, signed by the testator in front of two
20 Apr 2026 · 2 min read
Key facts (2026): The average cost of a funeral in the UK is approximately £4,100 for a direct cremation to £9,
9 Aug 2026 · 2 min read
Key facts (2026): A simple single will costs £150–£400 from a high-street solicitor in the UK. Mirror wills for couples
20 Apr 2026 · 2 min read
Key facts (2026): Inheritance tax can be legally reduced or eliminated through a range of HMRC-approved strategies including lifetime gifting, pension
12 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Key facts (2026): The standard inheritance tax nil rate band is £325,000 per person in 2026 — frozen at this level until
12 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Key facts (2026): A straightforward probate in England and Wales typically takes 3–6 months from application to final estate distribution. Complex
20 Apr 2026 · 2 min read
Key facts (2026): The probate court fee in England and Wales is £273 for estates over £5,000. Solicitor fees for handling
20 Apr 2026 · 2 min read
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