Equine Law Blog

I’m looking forward to Wolverhampton on Saturday where I have a busy evening with five rides, and a couple with good chances. I’d be hopeful I can come away with a winner or two on the night. Scarlet Ruby is first up for John O’Shea. This...

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen the inside of a winners enclosure, but I was finally back there last weekend courtesy of Mountbatten. This big son of Dabirism is a horse that Archie Watson has taken his time with. He’s never...

This week I finally got my long awaited return to the saddle. Since dislocating my shoulder in June I’ve undergone repair surgery and months of long and hard rehab to get back to racing. It’s been a difficult few months and I couldn’t...

The Ayr Western meeting is a festival that never disappoints and Scotland’s flagship meeting came up with the goods yet again last week.  The Ayr Gold Cup winner Bielsa was impressive in his own right, and a lot of credit has to go to Kevin Stott...

A guide to Inheritance Tax: the legal aspects

• Posted2021-09-15 00:00
• AuthorPhilip Williams

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is primarily a charge on your assets on death, including your share of assets jointly held with another person. However, lifetime gifts made within seven years prior to your death can also be brought back into charge. IHT is also...