16/06/2026
Your life insurance payout could unintentionally increase your family’s Inheritance Tax bill.
As property prices rise and tax thresholds remain frozen, more families are being pulled into the Inheritance Tax net each year.
Many people assume life insurance automatically protects their loved ones financially. But if the policy is not written into an appropriate trust, the payout may form part of your estate and could face up to 40% Inheritance Tax.
A properly structured trust can help:
✔ Keep the payout outside your estate
✔ Provide faster access to funds without probate delays
✔ Help loved ones cover potential Inheritance Tax liabilities
✔ Protect more of your wealth for future generations
Estate planning is not just about building wealth. It is about ensuring your family keeps more of it.
👉 Read our latest article to understand how trusts and life insurance can work together to protect your family’s financial future:
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