Nigel Beynon

Have you considered the importance of estate planning?

Many people don’t realise that inheritance tax (IHT) can apply once your estate goes over £325,000, although some people may also benefit from an additional residence nil rate band when passing on a home to direct descendants. This includes property, money, investments, and everyday belongings, and from April 2027, unused pension savings may also form part of your estate for inheritance tax. This can affect how much of your wealth is ultimately passed on to the people who matter most.

Estate planning helps ensure your wishes are followed and that as much of your estate as possible passes to the people you choose. However, the rules around inheritance tax can be complex and lots of people don’t understand how allowances apply or what their tax position will be.

That’s where I can help. I can help you to get a clear picture of the value of your taxable estate, explore ways to manage or reduce any tax liability and put a long-term plan in place that fits your goals and circumstances.

If you’d like to take control of your legacy, let’s talk about how I can support you.

I have long had an interest in investment markets, and joined the private client team of a London stockbroking firm straight from university in 1986. Until 2012 I worked for firms that we now think of as Discretionary Fund Managers (DFMs) that are the modern incarnation of private client advisers.

From 2013 to 2017 I consulted to FCA-regulated firms helping on bespoke projects. From late 2017 I retrained as a Financial Planner so as to widen my prior DFM experience. I now mainly advise on pension planning, investment management and protection (insurance) needs.