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Inheritance Protection

Reserving a share of value for the family

Using inheritance protection to guarantee a percentage of eventual sale proceeds for beneficiaries.

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Joint applicants, 74 and 71, two adult children, strong desire to leave a defined legacy.

  • · Release £70,000
  • · Guarantee a share of the property's value for the children

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Last reviewed 2026-09-13 · editorial

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