Estate Planning, in Plain English
Six comprehensive guides to the decisions that shape what your family inherits. Written by Sean Kiani, Society of Will Writers.
The Complete Guide to Inheritance Tax in the UK
A plain-English guide to how UK Inheritance Tax actually works in 2026 — thresholds, reliefs, pensions, gifting rules, and where families most often get caught out.
Read guideThe Complete Guide to Estate Planning in the UK
A plain-English guide to UK estate planning — what it actually means, what a proper plan looks like, and how to avoid the mistakes that cost families the most.
Read guideThe Complete Guide to Probate in the UK
A plain-English guide to probate in the UK — what it is, how long it takes, what it costs, and how to avoid the delays that catch families out.
Read guideThe Complete Guide to Trusts in the UK
A plain-English guide to UK trusts — what they are, how they're taxed, and when they actually solve a problem instead of creating one.
Read guideThe Complete Guide to Wills in the UK
A plain-English guide to making a will in the UK — what it must include, what happens without one, and the drafting mistakes that quietly cost families the most.
Read guideThe Complete Guide to Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
A plain-English guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney in England and Wales — the two types, why you need both, and what happens if you leave it too late.
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