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Passing on your wealth
Our Wealth Planners will guide you through, creating a tailored strategy that ensures more of your wealth goes to your loved ones – not the taxman.
Leave a lasting legacy
Our Wealth Managers can simplify the process of passing on wealth. They’ll assess your financial situation, help you determine the best way to transfer your money and assets, and guide you through cash flow planning（https://www.canaccord-wealth.com/insights/is-cash-flow-modelling-right-for-you）. All of this makes sure you’re following inheritance tax rules while preserving as much of your wealth as possible.
Your Wealth Planner will also regularly review and adjust your plans as needed, checking they still align with your goals. You may also want to grow your legacy by investing（https://www.canaccord-wealth.com/your-needs/grow-your-wealth） before you pass on wealth to children or loved ones. If so, we can create a diversified investment portfolio - helping you make the most of anything you transfer.
Helping future generations thrive
The question isn't simply who inherits your wealth, but what that wealth helps make possible. This video with Matt Swatton,（https://www.canaccord-wealth.com/about-us/our-people/matt-swatton） Wealth Planning Director, explores how families can support future generations while still enjoying the life they've worked hard to build.
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Having a plan in place helps you keep more of your hard-earned investments and savings. It can play a big part in strengthening family connections and leaving a meaningful legacy for generations to come.
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Common questions on passing on your wealth
How should you prepare to pass on your wealth?
It’s important to start by having an open conversation with your loved ones about your wishes. You can then work with a trusted Wealth Planner to find the best way to pass on wealth. We’ll make sure your estate is structured efficiently, minimising the tax（https://www.canaccord-wealth.com/your-needs/minimising-tax） your loved ones may have to pay after you pass.
A carefully crafted Will, gifting during your lifetime, and tax-efficient investing（https://www.canaccord-wealth.com/our-services/investment-management/iht-portfolio-service） are all important ways we can help you preserve your wealth over generations. Cash flow planning is also a useful tool to visualise your money and plan the amount you’d like to leave.
How can I pass on my wealth tax-efficiently?
Every person’s situation will be different, but one thing to consider when passing on wealth tax-efficiently is whether you want to gift during your lifetime.
You can gift £3,000 per year free of inheritance tax (IHT), with exemptions for small gifts, charitable donations, and certain wedding gifts. However, there are pros and cons to lifetime gifting. A Wealth Planner will help you plan this strategically to make sure it’s right for you.
An experienced Wealth Planner can also assist with Trusts. These offer more control, ensuring your legacy is passed on to the right people at the right time, such as a child receiving funds only when they reach a certain age.
Can a private pension be passed on to a child?
Yes, a private pension can be passed on to a child, but it depends on the type of pension and its rules. If you pass away before the age of 75, the pension can usually be inherited tax-free and the child can take the funds as a lump sum or income.
If you pass after 75, income withdrawals can be taxed, but the child still has flexibility in how they access the funds.