The idea that older people splash their retirement cash on leisure and holidays is just a myth, according to new research by the International Longevity Centre - UK and Prudential.
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In a case that demonstrates the importance of taking professional legal advice when writing a will, four charities have won a legal battle over their right to share an estate worth around £1.8 million, reports the Daily Mail.
Recent analysis by Prudential has revealed that the total amount of inheritance tax paid in the 2012-13 tax year (the latest publicly available data) reached £3.05 billion, which is an increase of 15% on the £2.65 billion total paid in the previous tax year.
A worrying survey has revealed that more Brits than ever are running the risk of dying intestate with most people living in the UK having no drafted will.
The widow of the late Robin Williams and his three children have reached a settlement over his estate according to numerous sources.