Eccentric Willy Wonka boasts a lot of enviable skills as a businessman – he’s innovative, understands his target audience, and inspires loyalty from his employees. But his skills at succession planning left a lot to be desired.  Over the years many actors have...

Households are paying more in taxes, research suggests. At a time when high inflation may be affecting your outgoings, finding ways to reduce your tax bill could be valuable. If you’re married or in a civil partnership, planning with your partner could help you get...

Trusts may be a useful way to pass on wealth, but research suggests it’s an option some people are dismissing.  You can place a variety of assets in a trust, from investment to property, for the benefit of another person, known as the “beneficiary”. The trust is...