The Trust Registration Service received a flurry of filings last January, the most recent period for which data is available.

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I'm sure many people would agree that one of their goals in life is to get to the point where they can pass on an inheritance to their loved ones. Whether it's a child, spouse, or someone else who ...

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New limits to inheritance tax-free allowances are coming in from the Spring that affect business owners. Those looking to sell or transfer their assets into a trust before the changes need to act now ...