Thomas Lock

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 believe we face one key issue in our financial lives: uncertainty. Incomes fluctuate; our goals and aspirations are forever being shaped and altered; and our confidence can easily be shaken when, for instance, a tax rule changes or a sudden expense emerges. My proposition is rooted in this philosophy: the only real certainty is that the future is uncertain, but by thinking forward and planning for contingencies we can begin to take hold of the unknown. And that’s where I come in!

I’ll help you look at your situation in clear terms, establish your goals and ambitions and build a plan that works for you in the long term - an antidote for the unknown, alleviating the stress commonly associated with finance.

Outside of financial planning my life revolves around my family, and when I’m not spending time with my wife and son I’m either in the gym, playing football or playing a synthesiser on a stage somewhere.

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