by SJB Global | Mar 11, 2025 | Advice, Estate Planning, SJB Global, UK
If you’re a UK-domiciled expat, navigating estate planning can feel like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. Living abroad doesn’t necessarily exempt you from the UK’s inheritance tax (IHT), which stands at a substantial 40%. Without...
by SJB Global | Aug 23, 2024 | Advice, Estate Planning, SJB Global
The death of a business owner can have profound emotional and operational impacts on the business, its stakeholders, and the owner’s family. This article explores the various considerations and strategies that need to be addressed to ensure the continuity, sale,...
by SJB Global | Jun 18, 2024 | Advice, Estate Planning, Jake Barber, UK
When it comes to estate planning, one of the most pressing concerns for individuals with assets or residency outside the UK is whether their English will is recognized and enforceable overseas. The complexities of international law mean that the validity of an English...
by SJB Global | Jun 13, 2024 | Advice, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, SJB Global, Tax
A Shift from Domicile to Residency Status Explained There have been significant proposed changes to the UK’s tax regime concerning non-domiciled individuals and how it impacts inheritance tax (IHT). Here’s an overview based on the latest updates from the...
by SJB Global | Jun 11, 2024 | Advice, Estate Planning, Jake Barber, Pensions, Regulations, UK
Understanding how your UK pension is taxed upon death while living abroad is crucial for effective estate planning and ensuring your heirs receive the maximum benefit from your pension savings. The tax implications can vary significantly depending on the type of...
by SJB Global | May 31, 2024 | Advice, Ben Eccles, Estate Planning, Protection, Regulations
Tax situation Not all clients will necessarily have a problem with IHT. In recent years, this has become more common due to the growth in stock market values and property prices, combined with a £325,000 threshold which has not increased since April 2009, albeit the...
