What assets are tax disadvantaged when transferring to a spouse? And if you have enough funds to be in inheritance tax territory for children, after gift and e

What assets are tax disadvantaged when transferring to a spouse? And if you have enough funds to be in inheritance tax territory for children, after gift and education allowances and trusts and nepotistic employment, well then it's OK to give a little to government or charities instead of spoiling the kids to death.