Avoids Probate
Money doesn’t go through probate which can be a lengthy process
Insurer can usually pay within weeks, not months
Inheritance Tax mitigation
The payout normally sits outside your estate
Helps avoid or reduce Inheritance Tax (IHT)
valuable if:
your estate may exceed the current IHT threshold
you have a large policy or other assets
You control who gets the money
You name beneficiaries (e.g. partner, children)
Trustees must follow your wishes
Prevents the money going to someone unintended under intestacy rules
Protects vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees can:
manage money for children
support beneficiaries with disabilities
stagger payments rather than paying a lump sum
Helps prevent misuse or poor financial decision
Writing a policy into a trust is something that AGA Mortgages can organise when advising you on your insurance needs and we don't charge for this service!
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