£50,000 cash gift from friend. IHT implications?

SiliconChip

Bookworm105 said:

@ SiliconChip

All the above responses saying liability rests only on the estate are technically incorrect. 

I suggest you read my post more carefully, because I've said no such thing.

Bookworm105

SiliconChip said:

Bookworm105 said:

@ SiliconChip

All the above responses saying liability rests only on the estate are technically incorrect. 

I suggest you read my post more carefully, because I've said no such thing.

I did and no where do you directly mention the potential for the recipient to be liable, which is the actual answer to OP's question . 

What you said assumes people are aware of how things work, which they are not.
You said in the majority of cases... and friend should check estate can cover a bill.
That does not directly draw attention to the potential the recipient can be liable.