Tony Hann

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’ve learned from personal experience that planning for the future is not always easy. It often calls for the guiding hand of someone you trust, someone who’s taken the time to get to know you and understands your financial goals.  Equally importantly, someone who comes at the issues you’re facing from your side of the table.

Each of my clients has their own unique story and I make it a priority to find out what drives them - their values, ambitions and objectives. With a long-term approach, I will work alongside you as a reliable partner, always there with the advice and support you need.

Making significant financial decisions can be challenging alone - you can never be fully sure what you may have missed. Objective, expert guidance from someone who fully understands all the issues from the inside can be a vital confidence builder at these times. That is where I come in - clarifying and making sense of your finances, putting in place investment plans for the future and crucially, tracking progress to make sure they deliver results.

I have been working in financial services, nationally and internationally, for over 30 years, primarily in investments and enjoy drawing on that experience to guide, support and educate my clients.

Outside of work, I am a governor at a local primary school and I help out with a charity, The Theatre Shed.  If time allows, I can be found pottering in the garden, walking in the countryside with Finn, my springer spaniel or taking trips in my 1960’s classic car – on those occasions it starts!