This was a particular type of discretionary trust, which had advantages for inheritance tax purposes. For the purposes of the residence nil-rate band, s8J IHTA 1984 states that property within an Immediate Post-Death Interest settlement (which is broadly an Interest in Possession Trust created via a Will see s49A IHTA 1984) is deemed to be part of the life tenants estate and so can be inherited by direct descendants this will generally be determined by the trust deed. Immediate Post Death Interest. The trustees will acquire assets at their market value at the date of death. They will normally need to strike a balance between a reasonable yield for the life tenant whilst giving the opportunity for capital growth for the remaindermen. Any links to websites, other than those belonging to the abrdn group, are provided for general information purposes only. For completeness, note that a PET can arise on or after 22 March 2006, for lifetime gifts into a bereaved minor's trust on the coming to an end of an IPDI. Petes interest will be an income interest within the relevant property regime, in favour of a life interest for Toms wife, Jane. Flexible Life Interest Trust A Life Interest Trust where the trustees are given powers to advance capital from the trust to beneficiaries, including the Life Tenant, during their lifetime. At least one beneficiary will be entitled to all the trust income. Such trusts will often end when the beneficiary leaves the property for whatever reason, or remarries. The value of the trust formed part of the estate of the IIP beneficiary. In contrast bonds are non-income producing investments and withdrawals are a return of capital not income. The technology to maintain this privacy management relies on cookie identifiers. The trustees are initially be taxed on the trust income because they receive it (though see later section on mandating income to the beneficiary). Sally is the life tenant of a trust of GBP3 million, created in 2007, so her life interest is within the relevant property regime. Special rules also exist where a parent sets up a trust for their minor (under 18) unmarried child. This can make the tax position complex and is normally best avoided. Tax rates and reliefs may be altered. In that case, Clara is not making a post 2006 disposal and therefore none of the trust fund becomes relevant property. Sometimes there are instructions or arrangements for income to bypass the trustees of an IIP trust. In valuing the trust property the related property rules will apply. Immediate Post Death Interest in Possession Trust (IPDI) when an IIP begins immediately after the death of the person who has created the trust in their Will. This does not include nephews, nieces, siblings, and other relatives. The relevant property regime did not apply meaning that there were no entry, exit, or periodic charges. Where a number of trusts have been created since 6 June 1978 by the same settlor, the trustees exemption is divided equally between them, subject to a minimum exemption of one fifth of the available amount. Example of IHT arising on death of the income beneficiary. Once the IHT estate charge has been calculated, the trustees of the interest in possession trust will be responsible for paying that part of the tax that relates to the settled property. They will typically use R185, Different rules apply where the income of the IIP beneficiary is treated as that of the settlor under the settlements legislation. Where an individual becomes absolutely entitled to trust property during his or her Lifetime, the trustees will be treated as making a chargeable disposal for CGT. A qualifying interest in possession means that for inheritance tax purposes, the trust property is treated as though it belongs to the life tenant. The life tenant obtains the IIP on the death of the testator (if there is a will) or intestate (if there is no will). Evidence. A beneficiary who is entitled to the income is personally liable to tax on that income whether it is drawn or left in the trust fund. In 2008 Stephen added Moor Place Lodge to the same trust and instructed the trustees to administer the two properties as separate funds. Any transfer of an asset out of the trust may give rise to a liability if there has been a substantial gain prior to distribution. The trustees might have maintained separate funds for the two additions of the stocks and shares with the values clear for each. The role of counsel is to provide independent objective advice and to deploy the skill of advocacy on behalf of the client. Interest in Possession trust (IIP): The beneficiaries, sometime referred to as life-tenants are absolutely entitled to the income of the trust as it arises (net of income tax and the income expenses of the trust). This does not include the former spouse/civil partner and so trusts set up for a widow(er) will not be affected. on attaining a specified age or event). Discretionary trust (DT): . If a settlor sets up two discretionary trusts several years apart for different groups of beneficiaries, does each trust have its own nil rate band for the purposes of the principal and exit charges under the relevant property regime (assuming there have been no other potentially exempt transfers or lifetime chargeable transfers)? If the life tenant dies while the settlor is still living and the interest in possession reverts to the settlor on the life tenant's death, the value of the trust property is left out of account . This occurs where there is a pre 22 March 2006 IIP trust and the trust fund comprises an insurance policy. Immediate Post Death Interest arises from an Interest In Possession (IIP) Trust created by a Will. Also, in cases where one beneficiary is entitled to income and others entitled to capital, then the trustees could diversify the trust fund, perhaps by investing in a mixture of OEICs to suit the income needs of one beneficiary, and insurance bonds to provide capital for the others. Terminating an income interest in possession, which is within the relevant property regime, has no inheritance tax consequences provided the assets remain in trust. This postpones the gain until the beneficiary ultimately disposes of the asset. Prior to the IHT changes to trusts on 22 March 2006, it was common practice to use a form of IIP trust with life policies, including investment bonds. Third-Party cookies are set by our partners and help us to improve your experience of the website. IIP trusts are quite common in wills. These may be subject to change in the future. It can also apply to cases with a TSI. The most common example of enjoying property is the right to reside in a house. IIP trusts will need to be entered on the HMRC trust register if they have income that is not mandated directly to the life tenant, or capital gains from disposals. The trustees should generally avoid paying bond withdrawals to a beneficiary who only has the right to receive income, as they are capital payments. Nevertheless, in its Capital Gains Manual HMRC state. You will not appear to benefit from the residence nil-rate band (RNRB) as the interest is not going to direct descendants, but initially into trust for your spouse. The husbands Will would create a Life Interest Trust or Right of Occupation for his wife, so that she can live in the property for as long as she needs. Moor Place? The income beneficiary has a life interest or life rent. Even if the trustees have a power of appointment, and can terminate the original life tenants interest if they so desire, they will be outside the scope of the relevant property regime. Holdover relief is not available where the settlor, their spouse/civil partner or their minor (under 18) unmarried child can benefit from the trust (these are known as 'settlor interested' trusts). This will bring the trust into the relevant property regime. The trustees are only entitled to half the individual annual CGT exempt amount. It grants the life tenant ownership of property without having to include it in the will as part of their assets. Example of Pre 22 March 2006 IIP replaced prior to 6 October 2008 giving rise to a TS. A life estate is often created as a part of the estate planning process in the United States. Indeed, an IIP frequently exist in assets that do not produce income. The main CGT rate for trustees and personal representatives is currently 20% though there is a 28% rate for gains on residential property not eligible for private residence relief. Note that the scope of S46A is not restricted to premiums paid that the individual was contractually bound to make before 22 March 2006. In contrast, because of the inheritance tax charge that may arise on the lifetime termination of a qualifying interest in possession onto continuing trusts, even when in favour of a spouse/civil partner, trustees will need to think carefully before taking action. The Trustees do not qualify for a dividend allowance or savings allowance. This could happen either because they have the authority to make discretionary distributions of capital or where a beneficiary becomes entitled to the trust capital (e.g. This is because by paying the tax which is primarily the responsibility of the trustees as 'donees', there is a further loss to the settlor's estate. When a chargeable event occurs any gain will be assessed to income tax on: * The liability remains with the settlor throughout the tax year of their death. it is in the persons IHT estate. The life tenant's interest may entitle them to income generated by trust assets, or it may allow them the use of the assets (for example, if a house is contained in the trust they might be granted the right to live in that house). See later section on this subject, The IIP beneficiary is taxable on the trust income because he or she is entitled to it. It is not normal for the life tenant to be one of those beneficiaries, but the trust may allow trustees to appoint capital to them. In other words, there was a window between 22 March 2006 and 5 October 2008 when a beneficiary of an IIP trust could pass on that interest to others such as children. This Fact Sheet has been prepared to provide you with basic information. In the past, IIP trusts were subject to estate duty when the beneficiary died. It is then up to the Trustees to decide which beneficiaries receive trust assets, and when this happens. For example, a husband owning the family home may want to make sure that his wife is able to remain living in the property after his death, even though the house itself has been left to their children. Trustees need to be mindful that investments should be suitable. Please share this article with your clients. If however the income beneficiarys interest comes to an end on or after 22 March 2006 and the property remains in trust, then the outgoing beneficiary is treated as making a Chargeable Lifetime Transfer (CLT) based on the trust fund value at that time, and the trust will become subject to the relevant property regime. The trust fund is within the IHT estate of Jane. This type of IIP is known as an immediate post death interest or IPDI. Two of three children are minors. Beneficiaries can use their personal allowance, savings rate band, personal savings allowance and dividend allowance where available against trust income. On trust for such of my wife, children and remoter issue as the trustees shall from time to time by deed or deeds revocable or irrevocable at their absolute discretion appoint and in default of any appointment for my children Edward and Fiona in equal shares absolutely. If the property is sold, the beneficiary will not be entitled to receive the income from the invested proceeds, so the trust is not a full Life Interest Trust. Prior to 22 March 2006 the value of trust assets was re-based for CGT purposes on the death of the beneficiary of an IIP trust. She has a TSI. A settlor has retained an interest if the IIP beneficiary is the settlor, a spouse or civil partner. In 2017 HMRC set up the Trust Registration Service. An IIP trust can be created on death either by the terms of the deceased's Will, the laws of intestacy or a deed of variation. Taxation of the Assets held in the IPDI Trust. **Trials are provided to all LexisNexis content, excluding Practice Compliance, Practice Management and Risk and Compliance, subscription packages are tailored to your specific needs. The legislation for this is S624 ITTOIA 2005. An Interest in Possession Trust can also arise where a beneficiary is left a Right of Occupation. The beneficiary should use SA107 Trusts etc. Section 46A provides protection to not only the IIP that originally existed before 22 March 2006 but also extends to any TSI. These companies are not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc, a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America or Prudential plc, an international group incorporated in the United Kingdom. Only the additional gift will be in the new regime and not the whole trust fund. Amanda Edwards TEP is a Solicitor with Boodle Hatfield. Trusts can be created by either the transfer of cash to the trustees, or by the transfer of an actual asset, such as an existing insurance bond or portfolio of shares/mutual funds. Gina has recently passed away. What if the facts had been similar but instead of two properties, the trust contained a number of stocks and shares to which more had been added. To control which cookies are set, click Settings. The trustees have the power to pay income and often capital to the life tenant. In this case, there will be ongoing tax consequences, particularly for Inheritance Tax. Investment bonds do not produce an income and there is no income tax charge unless money is withdrawn from the policy and a chargeable event occurs. The image of scales suggests a weighing of known quantities whereas investment decisions are concerned with predictions of the future. she was given a life interest). Full product and service provider details are described on the legal information. There are, of course, other ways in which an Immediate Post Death Interest can be used. To discuss trialling these LexisNexis services please email customer service via our online form. Registered Office at 5 Central Way, Kildean Business Park, Stirling, FK8 1FT. You can learn more detailed information in our Privacy Policy. 22 March 2006 was the day of the 2006 Budget which made far reaching changes to the IHT treatment of trusts, many of which took immediate effect. These TSIs apply to IIP trusts commencing before 22 March 2006. If you have a tax query, why not contact the Tax Advice Line on 0844 892 2470 to discuss it. These cookies enable core website functionality, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences. There are certain limited circumstances where an Interest in Possession Trust can be created outside of a Will but these are not considered here. For life insurance policies written into trust before 22 March 2006, there was a concern that regular premiums paid after that date would give rise to relevant property implications. Where the beneficiary has received income from the trustees net of tax, then to arrive at the correct measure of income, the net income is grossed up since the beneficiary is entitled to, and taxable on, the gross amount. She remains the current life tenant of the trust. Making a lifetime appointment from an IIP beneficiary to another beneficiary absolutely will be a PET by the outgoing beneficiary (or an exempt transfer if the interest passes to the spouse or civil partner) whether this is done before or after 6 October 2008. S629 does not apply to a childs trust income in any tax year if, in that year, the total amount of income does not exceed 100. The beneficiaries of the trust capital will be determined by the trust deed and the decision making powers given to the trustees. Access this content for free with a trial of LexisNexis and benefit from: To view the latest version of this document and thousands of others like it, sign-in with LexisNexis or register for a free trial. Beneficiary the person who is entitled to benefit in some way from assets within a trust. Income received by the Trust should strictly be declared by the Trustees. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Similarly, S629 ITTOIA 2005 applies to situations where the IIP beneficiary is a minor child or step child of the settlor (who is neither married nor in a civil partnership). on death or if they have reached a specific age set out in the trust deed etc. Note that a Capital Redemption policy is not a life insurance policy. If that IIP terminates during the beneficiarys lifetime then tax is charged as if the beneficiary had made a transfer of value. There are 3 sets of circumstances when this may arise as covered in the next 3 sections. Trust income paid directly to the beneficiary will be taxed at their rates. As noted above, the longstanding principle with an IIP is that trust fund falls inside the estate of the deceased beneficiary for IHT purposes. Income tax anti-avoidance measures treat the trust income as that of the settlor if they and/or their spouse/civil partner can benefit from the trust. Tax is then payable by the beneficiary when he or she finally disposes of the asset, and the acquisition cost is reduced by the amount of the held-over gain. For tax purposes, the Life Tenant has an Interest in Possession. As time goes on, more trust interests will fall into the relevant property regime, with the flexibility for revoking and reinstating income interests in possession without any inheritance tax consequences (assuming the trustees have the powers to do so). This means that the trust property will be treated as forming part of their estate for IHT purposes whereas otherwise the relevant property regime would have applied. There is an exception for disabled person's trusts. This encompasses not only the composition of portfolios, but also their tax-efficiency and associated administrative costs. It can be tried in either the magistrates court or the Crown Court. Provided the relevant conditions are met it may be possible for the person making the disposal to claim hold-over relief. Basic rate taxpayers will have to pay basic rate on mandated income but otherwise the tax paid by the trustees will satisfy their liability. Our team of experts have a wealth of experience and can also provide a written consultancy service at competitive rates. Trial includes one question to LexisAsk during the length of the trial. On the Life Tenants death any assets owned by the trust at that point are revalued for Capital Gains Tax so that there is no gain or loss to the trustees. Examples of this are where the IIP beneficiary is a spouse, civil partner or minor child of the settlor. Standard Life Savings Limited is registered in Scotland (SC180203) at 1 George Street, Edinburgh,EH2 2LL. This element requires third party cookies to be enabled. The trade-off for this tax treatment was that the income beneficiary was treated as beneficially entitled to the underlying capital. This is a bit niche! Kiya previously worked in inheritance tax for a large accountancy firm where she dealt with accounts and various returns for trusts. Where the life interest in the trust begins immediately after the death of the person creating the trust then it is called an Immediate Post-Death Interest in possession trust (IPDI) by H M Revenue and Customs. But unlike a trust with a life tenant, they do not have to provide an income for these beneficiaries. Assume Ginas free estate simply comprised cash in the bank of 90,000, Assume the house that Gina lived in under the IIP trust was valued at 2,500,000, Step 3 there will be a double NRB but no RNRB as the house is not passing to direct descendants. This could be in favour of Sallys cousin, who will have a revocable life interest. She has a TSI. The content displayed here is subject to our disclaimer. These are usually referred to as life interest trusts (or life rent in Scotland). The right to income could also be satisfied by allowing the life tenant to benefit from the trust property without actually owning it. Multiple trusts - same day additions, related settlements and Rysaffe planning. If the value of the trust and the estate together exceed the Nil Rate Band tax will be due at 40% on any excess and this will be apportioned between the trust and the estate. The beneficiary both receives the income and is entitled to it. Typically, the life tenant receives a right to enjoy the benefit of an asset until death, at which stage the asset passes to a remainderman. A guide for clients considering their options, Personal Injury Trusts things for you to think about, Tax treatment of Discretionary Trusts and Relevant Property Trusts, Trust Registration everything you need to know. Where the deceased's Will directs an NRB legacy to a pre-existing settlement (a pilot trust), would an appointment of this legacy to a surviving spouse within two years of the date of death qualify as an appointment of property settled by Will for the purposes of s 144 of IHTA 1984? Increasingly, we are likely to see fewer lifetime terminations of qualifying interests in possession (in the absence of reliefs, such as business property relief and agricultural property relief). If the trustees dispose of trust assets (for example, if they sell a mutual fund or a property) the gains are calculated in the same way as for an individual and taxed at the trust rate of CGT. Kia also has experience of working in industry. The exception might be if the settlor made it clear that one class of beneficiary was to be preferred over another. The 100 annual limit is per parent and per child. The Prudential Assurance Company Limited and Prudential Distribution Limited are direct/indirect subsidiaries of M&G plcwhich is a holding company registered in England and Wales with registered number 11444019 andregistered office at 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AG, some of whose subsidiaries are authorised and regulated, as applicable, by the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority. In her will she includes a provision stating that her estate will pass to trustees where Lionel will have a life interest (entitled to income) and on his death the capital will pass absolutely to her three children. This can be advantageous as the beneficiary has the full annual exemption and may pay a lower rate of CGT. Interest In Possession & Resident Nil-Rate Band. Where a beneficiary has a life interest in the income of a trust fund, any inheritance tax consequences of a lifetime termination of that interest will depend (ignoring any possible reliefs) both on the nature of the life interest being terminated and on the nature of the new interest being created. Replacing the IIP beneficiary with an absolute interest. Currently, dividend income (from shares) will be taxed at 7.5% while all other income is taxed at 20%. This abolished the remaining 50% being enjoyed as a life interest which had applied from the 1920s. Linda is treated as beneficially entitled to it and IHT charged as though Linda owned it. However the tax treatment of the trust is very similar to that of a full Life Interest Trust. Indeed, an IIP frequently exist in assets that do not produce income. They are often referred to as 'life tenants' and this type of trust is often referred to as a life interest trust. This website describes products and services provided by subsidiaries of abrdn group. The right to income could also be satisfied by allowing the life tenant to benefit from the trust property without actually owning it. As Sally is now 25 and earning her own living, the trustees would like to consider benefiting other members of the family and terminating her life interest. Therefore, providing that changes in the holders of the IIP take place on death then these provisions allow all subsequent holders to be treated under the pre 22 March 2006 rules. The new beneficiary will have a TSI. Regular withdrawals from a bond may erode the capital payable to the remaindermen on the life tenants death and withdrawals could be taxed as income by HMRC.
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