2026/27 EDITION · RETIREMENT & INHERITANCE GUIDE

The

WEALTH
TURNING POINT

The Complete Guide to Retirement & Inheritance Planning

Sixteen chapters, four interactive calculators, every wrapper and every decision. The whole retirement system in one place — updated for the 2027 pension IHT change, the 2029 salary-sacrifice cap, and the threshold freeze through to 2031.

6 April 2027

Up to 67%

tax on inherited pensions

Until 2031

Frozen

tax & IHT thresholds

Free. Educational purposes only. No obligation.

What This Guide Covers

The four scheduled changes (2027–2031) unwinding decades of UK retirement planning logic

How pensions entering the IHT estate in April 2027 creates up to 67% combined tax on inherited pensions

The £22 gap between the full new state pension and the frozen personal allowance

Income layering and tax compression across multiple income sources

Sustainable withdrawal rates designed to survive 30+ years

Every wrapper and vehicle — ISAs, SIPPs, GIAs, bonds, trusts and more

The 2028 pension access age rise to 57 and the early-retirement window

The 2029 salary-sacrifice NI cap and late-career funding economics

Estate structure, nil-rate bands and spousal exemption after the 2027 change

Care costs and later-life funding considerations

Survivorship and legacy planning

A 25-year retirement modelled end to end

Ready to Discuss Your Own Situation?

Reading the guide is a useful starting point.

However, many people find the real value comes from understanding how the 2027–2031 changes relate to their own pension, estate, income and long-term goals.

If you would like to explore your position in more detail, TrustEvo can introduce you to an FCA-authorised financial adviser for a complimentary financial planning review.

The review is designed to help you:

  • Clarify how the 2027 pension IHT change and the 2029 salary-sacrifice cap affect your specific position
  • Review your income layering and withdrawal strategy across all your wrappers
  • Explore estate planning options in light of the new IHT treatment of pensions
  • Gain clarity on your options before making important retirement decisions
  • Understand whether ongoing financial advice may be appropriate for your circumstances

Complimentary. No obligation.

Important Information

This guide is provided for educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, tax, investment, estate or legal advice. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change. The 67% figure assumes 40% IHT stacked with 45% income tax on beneficiary drawdown for additional-rate taxpayers. Measures scheduled for 2027–2031 may be amended before taking effect. TrustEvo operates as an introducer and does not provide regulated financial advice. Any advice would be provided by the FCA-authorised adviser you are introduced to.

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