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A Guide To Inheritance Tax

When a person dies, inheritance tax (IHT) may be payable. The amount of IHT depends on the value of the estate, the identity of the beneficiaries, and the tax-free allowances available.

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The death of inheritance tax?

The Conservatives are said to be considering scrapping inheritance tax (IHT) in a bid to win votes in the next general election. The suggestion has prompted considerable discussion.

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TWM in the press

Our featured media coverage:

27 April 2026

Laura Walkley, Partner and Head of Private Client at TWM Solicitors, comments in The Telegraph on the increase in property valuations being challenged, highlighting a more detailed review of figures submitted in Inheritance Tax returns. Further coverage can be found in Money Week, Property Week, Today’s Wills & Probate, The Negotiator, Property Wire, Estate Agent Today, Property Investor Today, Saga and GB News.

17 April 2026

Andrew Peters, Partner and Head of Employment at TWM Solicitors, is quoted in Sky NewsPersonnel Today, People Management, HR Grapevine, Law360 and The Global Recruiter commenting on a sharp rise in employees reporting suspected minimum wage breaches to HMRC. He highlights the increasing pressure on employers particularly in retail and hospitality – as rising wage rates and operating costs make compliance more challenging.

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