MoneyWeek

HMRC cracks down on property valuations in inheritance tax returns – how to reduce risk of a dispute

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is cracking down on property valuations in inheritance tax (IHT) returns as rising house prices see more families dragged into the taxman’s net. The number of cases HMRC ...
Space.com

Only 12 people on Earth saw this 'ring-of-fire' eclipse. Here's how one improvised to capture a once-in-a-lifetime photo from Antarctica

A remote Antarctic research team became the only people on Earth to witness a rare annular solar eclipse — and one scientist had to improvise to capture it. When you purchase through links on our site ...
MoneyWeek

Pension inheritance tax paperwork nightmare – how to prepare to avoid penalties

The government will apply inheritance tax to unused pensions on death from April 2027, despite significant opposition. The responsibility to track down all of the deceased person’s pensions will fall ...
Business Insider

I used an $80,000 inheritance from my uncle to start a business. Years later, we're approaching $1 million in revenue.

Steph Mahon used an inheritance to start her real estate firm after getting laid off. The money allowed her to hire and scale more quickly. Like her uncle, she's child-free and plans to leave her ...
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How to protect your inheritance from being lost in a divorce

Your inheritance may not be as safe as you think. As the largest-ever intergenerational wealth transfer unfolds, family lawyers are sounding the alarm about a costly misconception: many assume their ...
MarketWatch

‘She acted as a mother to me growing up’: My stepmother remarried after my father died. How can I claim my inheritance?

Here is some history: My father was married to my stepmother for 30 years. She acted as a mother to me growing up and we had a reasonably good relationship. My father and stepmother built a successful ...