Retire Well with Wealth of Advice

45: Inheritance Tax Planning: Real-Life Scenarios and What You Can Do Now

Retire Well with Wealth of Advice

Show Notes

In this episode of Retire Well, Matthew and Joe tackle inheritance tax through five real-life case studies, exploring how upcoming changes — including pensions being pulled into the estate from 2027 — could affect your financial legacy. They break down key planning strategies for couples, single professionals, and retirees, covering gifting rules, trusts, pension death benefits, discounted gift trusts, and more. Whether you're looking to protect your estate, support your children or grandchildren, or simply understand the rules better, this episode offers practical insights to help you plan with confidence.

Got a question or scenario you'd like us to cover? Email us at [email protected] or leave a comment below.

--

TALK TO US

Call us: 0191 384 1008 Email us: [email protected] Website: www.wealthofadvice.co.uk

--

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

https://www.wealthofadvice.co.uk/newsletter-sign-up

---

Wealth of Advice are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, reference number 563909. Past performance is no guide to future returns. Your investments can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you originally invested. This video is for educational purposes only and is not personal financial advice.

More from Retire Well with Wealth of Advice

Oct 6, 2026

If you’re planning to retire before State Pension age, how do you fund the years in between?

Sep 29, 2026

How long could a £500,000 pension really last in retirement? And what could make your money last longer, or run out sooner? In this episode of Retire Well, Matthew and Joe explore what a £500,000 pension could mean for someone approaching retirement, looking at different levels of retirement income and the impact of the State Pension. They also discuss why investment growth, inflation and the timing of market movements can make such a significant difference to your retirement plan. They explore how much investment risk you might consider in retirement, the importance of keeping sufficient cash available, and why your spending is likely to change throughout different stages of retirement. The conversation also moves beyond the numbers to an equally important question: are you making the most of the money you’ve worked hard to build? Plus, Matthew and Joe answer a listener question about whether people ever regret retiring too early, and why retirement planning should start with what you want from life rather than simply focusing on a target pension value.

Sep 22, 2026

In this episode of Retire Well, Matthew and Joe answer more of your retirement and financial planning questions.

Sep 15, 2026

Are you planning for retirement and wondering whether your savings will be enough?

Sep 8, 2026

When it comes to retirement income, is it better to have guaranteed certainty or maximum flexibility?

See all episodes →