Estates worth over £1m up by a third in 8 years
The number of estates being inherited that are worth over £1 million soared by over a third since 2013-14, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). 2013-14 saw 8,340 such estates, compared with a striking 11,210 in 2018-19. And guess what? This rise has seen a corresponding increase in the number of families challenging Wills, especially Wills not overseen by a professional. Since 2012, 2,300 Will disputes have been heard by the High Court – and it’s estimated another ……read more>>>