Inheritance Tax Planning

Inheritance Tax Planning

Over your lifetime, you may acquire a variety of assets such as a home; pension; savings and investment shares. Currently, tax is payable on estates valued at £325,000 or over at a rate of 40%. There are several legal ways to reduce this inheritance tax bill, which can help maximise the value of your legacy.

Our local inheritance tax advisers are fully qualified and experienced in inheritance tax planning advice and everything that entails. You may require someone to help you understand complicated inheritance tax jargon, or simply need independent financial advice you can trust.

Our approach is jargon free and our aim is for you to receive the most appropriate inheritance tax planning advice for your needs.

If you would like more information or wish to book a consultation, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help.

Mortgages on and equity released from your home will be secured against your home, it could be repossessed if you do not keep up the mortgage repayments.

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Excellent service provided by Duncan and Robyn. They dealt with our mortgage from start to finish whilst keeping us updated throughout. I will be using Meridian Financial Planning in future and would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone.

Tom Waldron

March 23, 2021

Duncan and Robyn were very helpful in arranging our mortgage and advising us on insurance etc. Highly recommend Meriden as they offer a professional service but tailored exactly to your needs.

Claire Biddle

April 9, 2021

Extremely professional, helpful and friendly service. Very responsive to any questions and telephone calls. Daryl Chance at Meriden has been my financial adviser for many years and has helped considerably.

Linda Mortimer

December 22, 2020

The service from Meriden Financial Planning was excellent, faultless from start to finish. They made the whole process simple and easy to understand.

Adam Bowser

July 25, 2020

I would highly recommend Merdien Financial Planning, particularly Richard Oliver. Richard has dealt with and managed my pension for over 15 years. He is incredibly professional, friendly and explains everything in simple terms that I can understand. He keeps in touch and carry’s out regular reviews to ensure the best performance of my investment.

Matt Turner

April 30, 2020

Excellent service provided by Duncan and Robyn. They dealt with our mortgage from start to finish whilst keeping us updated throughout. I will be using Meridian Financial Planning in future and would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone.

Tom Waldron

March 23, 2021

Duncan and Robyn were very helpful in arranging our mortgage and advising us on insurance etc. Highly recommend Meriden as they offer a professional service but tailored exactly to your needs.

Claire Biddle

April 9, 2021

Extremely professional, helpful and friendly service. Very responsive to any questions and telephone calls. Daryl Chance at Meriden has been my financial adviser for many years and has helped considerably.

Linda Mortimer

December 22, 2020

The service from Meriden Financial Planning was excellent, faultless from start to finish. They made the whole process simple and easy to understand.

Adam Bowser

July 25, 2020

I would highly recommend Merdien Financial Planning, particularly Richard Oliver. Richard has dealt with and managed my pension for over 15 years. He is incredibly professional, friendly and explains everything in simple terms that I can understand. He keeps in touch and carry’s out regular reviews to ensure the best performance of my investment.

Matt Turner

April 30, 2020

Excellent service provided by Duncan and Robyn. They dealt with our mortgage from start to finish whilst keeping us updated throughout. I will be using Meridian Financial Planning in future and would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone.

Tom Waldron

March 23, 2021

Duncan and Robyn were very helpful in arranging our mortgage and advising us on insurance etc. Highly recommend Meriden as they offer a professional service but tailored exactly to your needs.

Claire Biddle

April 9, 2021

Extremely professional, helpful and friendly service. Very responsive to any questions and telephone calls. Daryl Chance at Meriden has been my financial adviser for many years and has helped considerably.

Linda Mortimer

December 22, 2020

The service from Meriden Financial Planning was excellent, faultless from start to finish. They made the whole process simple and easy to understand.

Adam Bowser

July 25, 2020

I would highly recommend Merdien Financial Planning, particularly Richard Oliver. Richard has dealt with and managed my pension for over 15 years. He is incredibly professional, friendly and explains everything in simple terms that I can understand. He keeps in touch and carry’s out regular reviews to ensure the best performance of my investment.

Matt Turner

April 30, 2020

I own my own company, do you offer financial advice for businesses?

Yes, we offer financial planning advice for businesses. Our local business financial advisors are fully qualified and experienced in business financial planning advice and everything that entails. If you have any questions, please get in touch to see how we can help you.

I am worried about inheritance tax - can you help?

There are several ways to reduce an inheritance tax bill, which can help maximise the value of your legacy. We can advice the most efficient way forward that is appropriate for your circumstances.

When should I start planning my retirement?

As retirement nears, it pays to be prepared. At Meriden Financial Planning Ltd, we offer financial advice for decisions that can shape retirement plans for the rest of your life.

I have multiple pensions but I don't know what to do with them, can you help?

Throughout your working life, you may accumulate several pensions from your employers or from a private personal pension. Our independent financial advisers can help to review your existing pensions, advise on your options and what you can expect to receive when you access them.

What is equity release?

Equity release refers to a range of products letting you access the equity (cash) tied up in your home if you are over the age of 55. You can take the money you release as a lump sum or, in several smaller amounts or as a combination of both.

What type of insurance and protection do I need?

Financial protection can cover several options, from life assurance to income protection and critical illness cover. At Meriden Financial Planning Ltd, our financial advisors can match your requirements with many protection and insurance products on offer across the whole of the market.

Can you help finance Buy To Let properties?

Whether you are considering your first buy-to-let property purchase or looking to increase your existing portfolio, Meriden Financial Planning Ltd can help with buy-to-let mortgage advice that will help you choose the most appropriate mortgage deal on the market.

How can you help me when I remortgage my property?

When coming to the end of your current mortgage deal, Meriden Financial Planning will compare the options from your current providers and providers across the market and advice the most appropriate solution.

I am looking to buy my first house, what do I need to do?

Meriden Financial Planning Ltd can help with first time buyer mortgage advice that will help you choose the most appropriate mortgage deals on the market. Contact us to book your consultation.

Do I really need financial advice?

An independent financial adviser can give you advice about managing your money or help you with specific needs or goals. You may require someone to help you understand complicated financial jargon, or simply need independent financial advice you can trust.