Anthony Tahourdin
Partner, Private Wealth & Inheritance
Anthony Tahourdin
Partner, Private Wealth & Inheritance
t: 0118 977 4045
d: 01276 854 947
e: anthony.tahourdin@herrington-carmichael.com
Anthony is a Partner and head of the Private Client Department. He joined the firm in 1999 from a London practice where he headed up the Probate Department.
Anthony advises on all areas of Private Client law but his principal interest is in the administration of Trusts and Estates, including both pre and post-death tax planning. He has over 40 years’ experience in dealing with estate administration and he regularly advises on complex estates.
Experience | Key projects
HMRC
- Negotiating with HMRC in relation to claiming exemption from Inheritance Tax for substantial gifts made by a deceased for which only limited records were available.
- Building and presenting to HMRC the case for the application of Agricultural and Business Property relief in respect of a Farm and Livery business carried out by an elderly farmer.
Deputy Attorney
- He is regularly nominated to act as Deputy Attorney for clients who have lost capacity. In that role he seeks to be actively involved and regularly instigates tax planning exercises on behalf of the client.
- Anthony strives to ensure that clients receive a fast and reliable service whilst maximising any Tax reliefs that are available and ensuring that wherever possible the clients are also advised of possible opportunities for future tax savings.
Interests and Hobbies
Out of the office Anthony is kept occupied by his three children, but occasionally manages to escape for some skiing, yacht racing and walking his mad dog.
Law Memberships
Anthony is a member of the Society of Trusts & Estate Practitioners, Solicitors for the Elderly and The Law Society Probate Section.
Testimonials
I feel so safe knowing Anthony is looking after us!
Thank you for all your help sorting out Mum’s affairs, I don’t know how I would have coped without your sympathetic and understanding attitude
At every stage we were kept informed regarding progress and next steps, which we very much valued.
Legal Insights by Anthony Tahourdin
Are we going to see changes to Inheritance tax or Capital Gains Tax?
There were no announcements in this year’s Budget about tightening up Capital Gains tax (CGT) and Inheritance tax (IHT).
Update: Registering a Trust with HMRC’s Online TRS
Almost all Trusts are now required to be registered with HMRC using the Online Trust Registration Service (TRS).
What is a Trust
We explain how trusts work from a legal standpoint, the purpose of trusts, and how you can benefit from using trusts for tax planning.
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