28. US/UK Estate Planning 2 - Living Trusts | Ask An Expert with Aidan Grant

We're The Brits In America

Do you know enough about living trusts? They’re a tax-neutral and effective tool in the US to avoid probate – BUT they can have severe UK tax implications for UK domiciliaries. Probate can be time-consuming, costly and cumbersome – especially in New York and California – so it makes sense to avoid if you can.

To explore the options, Richard is joined once again by Aidan Grant, a senior associate at Collyer Bristow LLP.

The use of a living trust can trigger significant inheritance tax liabilities in the UK. Transferring assets into such a trust can result in an immediate 20% inheritance tax charge on the value exceeding the UK’s nil-rate band (£325,000). It’s definitely something to be aware of.

Plus, many more practical steps and considerations for domiciles.

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