Tax effects of court orders under the I(PFD)A 1975
Trusts and Inheritance Tax
Guidance
This guidance note explains the inheritance tax consequences which follow when the court makes an order under the I(PFD)A 1975 to change the distribution of the estate from that originally provided for by the Will or intestacy. It also considers the tax consequences when a Tomlin order is made instead.
The detailed conditions which apply to such a claim and its likelihood of success is outside the scope of this guidance note. For more information on this aspect see Simon鈥檚 Taxes I4.442 onwards.
I(PFD)A聽1975 - overview
The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (I(PFD)A 1975), allows certain categories of applicant to make a claim for financial provision from a deceased estate. In England and Wales there are no restrictions on a testator on the disposition of their assets by Will (known as 鈥榯estamentary freedom鈥�), but the I(PFD)A 1975 provides a fallback option for partners and dependants who feel that they have not been given adequate financial provision to make a claim from the estate.
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