Samsung heirs hit with whopping $11bn inheritance tax bill
One of the largest IHT payments on record, globally
One of the largest IHT payments on record, globally
But only 14% are aware of the rules on IHT liabilities
Disputes can turn ugly if wishes are unclear, as evidenced by one particularly grisly showdown in Taipei
‘This will push UHNW retirees and investors to look at other more favourable jurisdictions’
Changes aimed at making region ‘more attractive’ to foreign direct investment and expats
Different legal systems around the world will impose own rules on how estate can be distributed on death
As only 40% of HNWs have plans in place to minimise the tax paid by beneficiaries
Offering will cover retirement, inheritance and investment planning
Figures show a ‘looming later life funding crisis on the horizon’
But lack of family conversations could mean many lose out ‘unnecessarily’ to IHT bills
Hasty action taken during covornavirus outbreak could spell trouble down the road
Careful planning means expats can unlock retirement funds from their homes and still leave a legacy