Category: Estate Planning

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What Makes You a UK Tax Resident?

Please be advised that the information in this article regarding QNUPS and IHT is no longer accurate due to the recent changes announced in the UK Budget. Starting in April 2025, the regulations will have significant implications that may affect your understanding of these topics. We encourage you to stay informed and consult with a…
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How Difficult is it to do Probate Yourself?

Probate is the administrative process that we all, well… our estates, have to go through once we have passed away. While it is possible for your executors or family members to handle probate on your behalf, the complexity of the process can make it quite challenging. This article will outline the probate process and present…
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UK Property Taxes – A simple Guide to Investing in the UK 

Please be advised that the information in this article regarding QNUPS and IHT is no longer accurate due to the recent changes announced in the UK Budget. Starting in April 2025, the regulations will have significant implications that may affect your understanding of these topics. We encourage you to stay informed and consult with a…
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How to own a property in the UK?

Please be advised that the information in this article regarding QNUPS and IHT is no longer accurate due to the recent changes announced in the UK Budget. Starting in April 2025, the regulations will have significant implications that may affect your understanding of these topics. We encourage you to stay informed and consult with a…
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Maximising Gifting Strategies for Inheritance Tax Efficiency

Please be advised that the information in this article regarding QNUPS and IHT is no longer accurate due to the recent changes announced in the UK Budget. Starting in April 2025, the regulations will have significant implications that may affect your understanding of these topics. We encourage you to stay informed and consult with a…
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Spring Budget 2024: Simplifying the UK’s Tax Reforms for Non-Domiciled Residents

The UK government is committed to creating a tax system that not only draws in global talent and investment but also spurs economic expansion. At the heart of its philosophy lies the conviction that individuals with more substantial financial means ought to bear a larger share of the tax burden.  Outdated Domicile Concept and Tax…
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Understanding the Role of the Family Trustee

In the labyrinth of the high-net-worth family universe, the trustee stands as a cryptic figure, a guardian of the family’s legacy. They are tasked with wielding significant power and responsibility over the wealth and welfare of those within the trust. But what does this role entail, and why is it of such crucial importance to…
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How much does Inheritance Tax Planning cost?

Please be advised that the information in this article regarding QNUPS and IHT is no longer accurate due to the recent changes announced in the UK Budget. Starting in April 2025, the regulations will have significant implications that may affect your understanding of these topics. We encourage you to stay informed and consult with a…
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Soteria Trusts wins Hong Kong Business High Flyers Awards for the 10th year!

On January 30, 2024, a prestigious recognition program for innovative enterprises, the HKB High Flyers Awards, announced its winners at a ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency in Hong Kong. Among the most innovative enterprises recognized was Soteria Trusts, a brand of the Business Class Group, which has been nominated and has now won awards…
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Five ‘Tools’ to Slash IHT Bill with Soteria Trusts

Please be advised that the information in this article regarding QNUPS and IHT is no longer accurate due to the recent changes announced in the UK Budget. Starting in April 2025, the regulations will have significant implications that may affect your understanding of these topics. We encourage you to stay informed and consult with a…
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