Inheritance tax - unmarried couple

TonyMMM

Makes a lot of sense and can be done quite cheaply ( no need for the big wedding ceremony) ....the statutory fees for giving notice are £35 each and a basic marriage/CP ( in an office with no guests, just witnesses)  is £46

SarahLu

TonyMMM said:

Makes a lot of sense and can be done quite cheaply ( no need for the big wedding ceremony) ....the statutory fees for giving notice are £35 each and a basic marriage/CP ( in an office with no guests, just witnesses)  is £46

Yes, been looking into it. We would do it without any fanfare at all. Probably wouldn't tell anyone until afterwards (if at all!).

Watty1

Just get married please!  My relationship broke down after 30 years and my ex turned into someone I didnt recognise.   never thought it could happen to me but it took 3 years and a lot of trauma to sort out our assets.  I know you posted about IHT but one can get married so cheaply and in a system designed to protect marriage and also to help divide assets if the marriage ends one would be so well advised to do it.