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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Lori Campbell

Inheritance tax and the rise of ‘giving while living’: Smart ways to pass on wealth tax-free

For generations, inheritance was something handed down after death. Now, amid rule changes meaning more might be taxable, more families are flipping the script.

Instead of waiting for probate and HMRC to take a slice of their hard-earned assets, they’re adopting a new approach: giving while living.

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