A remarkable story of how professional probate researchers uncovered an unexpected inheritance for a woman who had no idea she was named in a distant relative's will, revealing how millions in unclaimed assets await rightful heirs across the UK.
Romance novelist Dame Jilly Cooper's staggering £8.5 million fortune has been disclosed in legal documents, revealing the substantial legacy she'll leave behind from her decades of literary success.
Brian James, founding guitarist of legendary punk band The Damned, bequeaths his entire estate to wife Susan after battling lung disease, leaving nothing to his two children in final wishes.
A heartbreaking family story reveals why millions must check for lost pensions and savings now, as £77 billion remains unclaimed across Britain.
Money saving expert Martin Lewis was forced to apologise live on air after accidentally swearing during a discussion about inheritance tax on ITV's Good Morning Britain.
The widow of legendary tattoo artist Xam Volo faces a dramatic inheritance challenge as a mysterious woman claims to be his secret daughter in a High Court fight for his £500,000 estate.
Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride delivers stunning rebuke to Conservative colleague's inheritance tax demands, warning of dire consequences for public services and economy.
Exclusive details emerge about how German football icon Franz Beckenbauer divided his £150 million fortune among family members, with surprising omissions and unexpected beneficiaries in his final will.
A 74-year-old man died following a physical altercation with his stepson during a bitter argument about a cottage inheritance from his late wife, a court hears in tragic case.
Exotic zoo proprietor Ben Mee reveals he must sell his £2.75m wildlife sanctuary housing zebras, capybaras and American bison, directly blaming Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax policies for the devastating decision.
The mysterious death of a wealthy London financier has ignited an international inheritance dispute, revealing two secret families on different continents and a bitter row over his £500,000 estate.
Exclusive: Treasury officials are drawing up plans for significant tax increases, including a potential 'stealth raid' on pensions and inheritance tax reforms, that could be implemented swiftly if Labour wins the next election.
A new report reveals the UK's inheritance tax system is a postcode lottery that unfairly penalises younger heirs, creating a stark generational divide in death duties.
Booker Prize-winning author Kiran Desai delivers a powerful critique on America's political trajectory, drawing alarming parallels to the themes of her seminal novel 'The Inheritance of Loss' in an exclusive Guardian interview.
Shocking Emmerdale spoilers reveal John Sugden's ultimate act of vengeance, disinheriting his family and stealing Annie's cherished farm in a brutal final twist.
A practical and emotional guide to navigating the daunting process of clearing a deceased relative's home in the UK, from probate to property sale.
Exclusive: British family-owned manufacturers warn of investment freezes and potential closures as Labour's proposed tax changes threaten generational businesses. Industry leaders demand urgent government consultation.
Exclusive details emerge from the will of British boxing icon Ricky Hatton, who left his entire £35 million fortune to his two children following his tragic death at age 46. The former world champion's estate includes properties and assets amassed during
Melanie Sterling, a former Las Vegas stripper, is suing the estate of her 86-year-old lover, claiming he promised her £1.5 million. The family alleges undue influence in a dramatic courtroom clash over his fortune.
The family of a wealthy 75-year-old farmer has launched a legal battle to freeze his estate after he died just one day after secretly marrying his 51-year-old carer. They have branded her a 'gold-digger' in a bitter inheritance dispute.
A terminally ill mother from Surrey was disinherited by her own mother, who left the entire £325,000 estate to her other daughter, sparking a bitter legal battle over promises and family duty.
In a shocking case, Tyler Merrell, an ardent follower of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk, is accused of murdering his grandmother to inherit her estate and donate the money to Kirk's organisation, Turning Point USA.
Exclusive: Court documents reveal WWE legend Hulk Hogan's controversial will excludes daughter Brooke from $5 million inheritance, leaving bulk of estate to son Nick.
Exclusive: Court documents reveal Hulk Hogan's son Nick Bollea has been deliberately excluded from the wrestling icon's multi-million pound will, sparking family tension.
The Treasury faces mounting pressure to increase the IHT nil-rate band after 22 years of freeze, as average property prices push more estates over the tax threshold.
A Devon-based alpaca charity has lost a High Court battle over a £350,000 inheritance from a retired bank secretary. Discover the full story behind this contentious legal dispute.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has made a bombshell amendment to his will, completely removing his wife Jennifer McDaniel from inheriting his multi-million dollar estate, new court documents reveal.
Explosive allegations emerge as Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, claims a mysterious 'acid rain' destroyed financial documents tied to his sister's missing multi-million pound legacy, reigniting a bitter legal battle.
In a stunning legal twist, Priscilla Presley and granddaughter Riley Keough issue a joint statement, confirming their bitter court battle over Lisa Marie Presley's multi-million dollar trust and Graceland inheritance has finally reached a secret settlemen