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Inheritance Tax Advice

Evening,

Looking for some advice with respect to the estate of a family member. The estate has been valued over the IHT threshold of £325k. Part of the estate (half of the money) has been left to the spouse of the late family member with the remainder left to the children.

Can anyone advise if I am correct in saying that the value of the money left to the spouse is classed as an 'Exempt Transfer'?

This case is in Scotland if that makes any difference.

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    g6jns_2 Posts: 1,214 Forumite
    Jnr_81 wrote: »
    Evening,

    Looking for some advice with respect to the estate of a family member. The estate has been valued over the IHT threshold of £325k. Part of the estate (half of the money) has been left to the spouse of the late family member with the remainder left to the children.

    Can anyone advise if I am correct in saying that the value of the money left to the spouse is classed as an 'Exempt Transfer'?

    This case is in Scotland if that makes any difference.
    Take a look at the stickies on this group. The position is different and more complex in Scotland.
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