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Rising school fees? Setting up a trust fund could be more than just educational

Tuesday, February 01, 2011 | Posted by: Stuart Maggs
Categories: Protecting your wealth | Tags: tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, CGT, IHT, education, divorce, trusts, trust, Stuart Maggs, tuition, stamp duty land tax, family trust, bankruptcy, school fees, trust fund

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There comes a time in some people’s lives when their thoughts turn to their grandchildren and whether they can help ensure that they get a good education and a proper start in life. Family trusts offer a way to do this while also offering tax savings.

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Family Limited Partnerships- Silver bullet or rusty nail?

Thursday, June 04, 2009 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Personal, Protecting your wealth | Tags: income, trust, Family Limited Partnerships, capital, Inheritance Tax

Family Limited Partnerships have been much talked about since 2006 when the trust rules were significantly altered. But are they all they’re cracked up to be?

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