Document from 1642 made by husband of Shakespeare’s granddaughter found in unlabelled box at National Archives

The savings giant said it is committed to making its services as easy to use as possible ‘especially during difficult events’ such as a death.

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People in some of the wealthiest parts of London pay the most inheritance tax – but there are a few areas outside the capital where big bills are paid when a loved one dies

The final quarter of 2024 saw an all-time high in quarterly applications to block probate in England and Wales, research has found.

In late 2023, an heir-finding company contacted sisters Lisa and Nicole regarding a substantial inheritance from their deceased aunt Christine.

As the government seeks to balance the books, even the modestly well-off fear hefty inheritance tax bills. This is driving many to change their parents’ wills

One in five told Which? they found the process of settling a loved one's affairs with their bank 'difficult'

Wealthy James Dinsdale died of cancer, aged 55, in October 2020, leaving his vast estate to be fought over by his two spouses, who he married in separate Vegas weddings.

Feuds over family inheritance are on the rise as the number of applications lodged to challenge wills has reached an all-time high

The 40% inheritance tax rate is drastically high - but only applies if you have amassed enough assets for your loved ones to become liable on some chunk of them.

The savings giant said it is committed to making its services as easy to use as possible ‘especially during difficult events’ such as a death.

The 40% inheritance tax rate is drastically high - but only applies if you have amassed enough assets for your loved ones to become liable on some chunk of them.

OZZY Osbourne’s official cause of death has been revealed after the rock icon passed away aged 76. The Black Sabbath legend, who died on July 22, was laid to rest next to the l…

The number of applications to challenge probate in England and Wales surged significantly during the final quarter of 2024

The total number of estates paying

Critics want the system used to trace accounts to be reformed so people do not miss out on prizes.

Roger Waters, 81, launched a civil case after his brother John died in 2022 and long-term tenant Lokuliyanage Cabral produced a latter claiming he was a beneficiary in a mystery will.

Family feuds over inheritance are on the rise, with the final quarter of 2024 seeing an all-time high in quarterly applications to block probate in England & Wales, according to new analysis of...

The role of probate research firms in the BBC podcast series Grace Robbers has been underplayed according to Anglia Research and Fraser and Fraser