WEBVTT 1 00:00:09.673 --> 00:00:15.062 Hello, I'm Lee Platt, Director Wealth Planner with Barclays Wealth and Investment Management. 2 00:00:15.762 --> 00:00:21.550 Estate planning to reduce inheritance tax can be a hugely complex area with many rules 3 00:00:21.550 --> 00:00:23.550 and regulations to consider. 4 00:00:24.640 --> 00:00:29.930 Feeling daunted about how to get started can put people off making such plans. 5 00:00:29.930 --> 00:00:34.970 That’s why enlisting the help of an adviser can help to get you on the road of having 6 00:00:34.970 --> 00:00:36.486 those plans in place. 7 00:00:37.730 --> 00:00:43.780 Speaking to a professional about your wishes, plans, and considerations will help to formulate 8 00:00:43.780 --> 00:00:45.812 the all-important plan. 9 00:00:46.420 --> 00:00:51.809 An adviser will ensure that you fully understand your circumstances and the options available 10 00:00:51.809 --> 00:00:56.226 – as well as how best to implement your wishes to meet your aims. 11 00:00:57.260 --> 00:01:02.109 The provision of professional advice can ensure more of your wealth is preserved for your 12 00:01:02.109 --> 00:01:08.080 family by helping to reduce inheritance tax as well as ensuring any levels of required 13 00:01:08.080 --> 00:01:14.789 control are maintained and access to income and/or capital is secured. 14 00:01:15.606 --> 00:01:21.140 An adviser can also monitor progress through the plan over time as positions and wishes 15 00:01:21.140 --> 00:01:26.929 change and offer peace of mind that everything is set up in the right way. 16 00:01:26.929 --> 00:01:31.759 A Barclays Wealth Manager can talk to you about estate planning options to suit you 17 00:01:31.759 --> 00:01:33.309 and your family.