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Estate planning

Passing on your wealth to future generations

Estate planning ensures your wealth is passed on according to your wishes, with minimal tax and complexity. At The Penny Group, we help you structure your estate to protect your loved ones and secure your legacy.

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Why estate planning matters

Without proper planning, a significant portion of your estate could be lost to inheritance tax, leaving your family with unnecessary stress. Estate planning ensures your assets are distributed efficiently, protecting both your wealth and your loved ones.

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How we help

We will review your assets, advise on wills and trusts, and highlight strategies to minimise inheritance tax. We also coordinate with legal and tax professionals to make sure every detail is handled.

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Who is estate planning for?

Estate planning is for anyone who wants clarity over what happens to their wealth and peace of mind for their loved ones. It is particularly important if you have property, investments, business interests, or wish to pass assets on tax-efficiently.

The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested.

For specialist tax advice, please refer to an accountant or tax specialist.

HM Revenue and Customs practice and the law relating to taxation are complex and subject to individual circumstances and changes which cannot be foreseen.

Will writing and trusts are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Will writing is a referral service.

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Planning for life events

Estate planning is especially relevant when:

  • Getting married or divorced
  • Having children or grandchildren
  • Receiving or building significant assets
  • Running a business
  • Later-life planning and care considerations
  • Making use of trusts to improve the efficiency of plans
  • Inheritence tax planning

Reviewing plans at each stage ensures they remain appropriate.

How estate planning works with other services

Estate planning works closely with financial planning, investment management, pensions, and retirement planning. By aligning these areas, we help ensure wealth is built, accessed, and ultimately passed on in the most effective way.

Frequently asked questions

A will outlines how your assets are distributed after death. A trust allows assets to be managed and passed on more flexibly, often with tax advantages.

There are several options available, including but not limited to lifetime gifting, using allowances, charitable donations, and certain trust arrangements. The key is to get advice on which options are best suited to your circumstances.

Yes. Even modest estates benefit from planning to avoid delays, disputes, or unnecessary costs for your loved ones.

Yes. Business succession planning ensures your company is transferred smoothly and tax-efficiently to the next generation.

At least every 5 years, or sooner after major life events such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of children.

Yes. You can structure gifts to reduce inheritance tax while supporting causes important to you.

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"We have known James for a number of years and he has become a key advisor as we move towards retirement, his support and advice has been invaluable and I have recommended him to both relatives and colleagues"

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"I'm very satisfied with the service that I received with Graham . He has always done his best to explain things to me and made sure that I understood decisions that I have taken."

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"Following my recent retirement I have been advised by Matthew Grimes on my pension options. I have found Matthew’s advice to be clear, concise, professional and easily understood. I would highly recommend Matthew."

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"Denver is knowledgeable, friendly and an all-round good guy. Trust is our overriding priority, and Denver is completely trustworthy."

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"I am delighted with the service, I trust Tudor completely. I feel very comfortable sharing life circumstances and my financial needs and ambitions with Tudor, as well as other matters. He is clear, knowledgeable, and incredibly personable, which for me, is hugely important. "

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"James is very personable and is able to explain things in a way that is understandable to someone who finds financial planning somewhat confusing."

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"As a widow, I was faced with huge financial challenges and I needed help with the management and future planning before my retirement age. I have had tremendous help, advice and support from a team of expert and dedicated advisers from Penny Group who are always willing to lend a helping hand."

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