Government plans to slap inheritance taxon pensions are already galvanising families into action to protect estates before rules change in just over a year's time.

For most families, their home is both their biggest asset, but also their biggest liability when it comes to inheritance tax.

Additionally, reducing inheritance taxes is possible, provided the owner of the assets is still alive to make the arrangements. As a taxpayer, you may also take advantage of certain state discounts.

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