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Monday, June 22, 2009

United Kingdom Inheritance Tax Update

The United Kingdom currently imposes an inheritance tax on assets in excess of £300,000 (slightly less than $500,000 based upon today's currency rates) when a person dies. The governing party, the Tories, had vowed to increase that threshold to £1,000,000. However, according to The Telegraph, due to the worldwide financial slowdown and mounting debt, it appears that they will not be able to keep that promise.

Thanks to the Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog for bringing this to my attention.

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