Winterthur unveils IHT workshops

The series will be aimed at helping advisers understand and make the most of changes within the industry, with each workshop counting for two hours towards CPD accreditation

Hosted by Winterthur’s tax and trust specialists John Hancock and Sean Burrows, key topics within the trust-planning market will be discussed, using case studies to give practical solutions.

Topics covered will include the following:

• Pre-March2006 trusts -A recap of the transitional arrangements in place prior to 6 April 2006
• Ordering of trusts –Ensuring complementary trust arrangements are set up so as to minimise potential periodic and exit charges
• Combining Potentially Exempt Transfers and Chargeable Lifetime Transfers -Practical examples of how to combine both types of lifetime transfer
• HMRC guidance on Discounted Gift Schemes -What has changed, why, and how this affects joint planning
• True segmentation- Using bonds to plan effectively under the Trustee Act 2000
• Bonds vs Shares- Why might bonds look more attractive in the trust arena?

Nick Lee, head of marketing and value added services at Winterthur, said: “As part of Winterthur’s Professional Edge range of adviser support services the workshops will be invaluable to any IFAs wanting to advise their clients on the benefits of trusts in inheritance tax planning, or those who simply want to update their understanding.”

Places can be booked by calling the Winterthur Adviser Support Unit on 0845 129 9993. Due to the interactive nature of the workshops, numbers are strictly limited.