In this episode, Omar sits down with Richard Ansah, estate planning expert and founder of ONCE Wills & Trusts, to demystify the often-overlooked world of wills, trusts, and inheritance tax.From the mantra “own nothing, control everything” to horror stories of will writing gone wrong, this jam-packed episode explores why everyone needs a will, busts common inheritance tax myths, and breaks down the power and pitfalls of trusts. Richard also explains Family Investment Companies (FICs), outlines what really happens if you don’t have a will, and shares key strategies for generational tax planning that you should act on now.🔗 Connect with Richard & explore his resources:Website: oncewillsandtrusts.comTikTok: @oncewillsandtrustsInstagram: @oncewillsandtrusts LinkedIn: Richard Ansah01:40 - 03:51 - Intro: Estate Planning Essentials03:53 - 05:50 - "Own Nothing, Control Everything"05:51 - 08:53 - Inheritance Tax & Will Writing Services08:54 - 12:23 - Challenges in the Trust Industry12:24 - 13:38 - Horror Stories: Will Writing Fails13:39 - 16:40 - What Is a Will?16:41 - 18:08 - Witnesses Needed for a Will18:09 - 20:14 - Keeping It in the Family20:15 - 20:49 - Specialist Advice Matters20:50 - 24:50 - No Will? Intestacy Rules Explained24:51 - 28:59 - Inheritance Tax Planning Myths29:00 - 35:40 - What Are Trusts?35:41 - 38:57 - Trust Law and HMRC Tax Rules38:58 - 44:40 - Gift of Reservation of Benefit Rules44:41 - 48:40 - Family Investment Companies (FICs)48:41 - 51:15 - Inheritance Tax Reliefs and Rate Bands51:16 - 53:22 - Benefits of Family Investment Companies53:23 - 01:00:25 - Tax Planning Case Study01:00:26 - 01:00:33 - [’Five Minutes sentence‘ Cut out from the final edit]01:00:34 - 01:03:32 - Generational Tax: Act Now01:04:34 - 01:05:53 - Social Media and Estate Knowledge01:05:53 - 01:06:28 - Final ThoughtsBook your free 15-minute consultation. No obligation, just clarity.https://calendly.com/aswatax/15-minute-introductory-chatDon't miss valuable tax updates and expert insights. Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay ahead. Your support keeps us creating tailored, high-quality content.💬 Got questions or feedback? Drop a comment - we’d love to hear from you!📲 *Connect with Omar & ASWATAX:*📧 omar@aswatax.co.ukFollow Omar Aswat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-aswat-chartered-tax-advisor/Disclaimer: ASWATAX is a firm of Chartered Tax Advisors. This content is for general informational purposes only and based on tax laws as of the date of this post. Always consult a qualified tax professional or refer to HMRC for the most up-to-date guidance before making financial decisions.