The Ladies who could inherit the family seat under new proposals

The centuries-old practice of aristocratic titles only being passed on to male descendants could be about to come to an end, with several high-society heiresses set to inherit the family land and titles.  Boris Johnson is understood to have ordered the issue of male primogeniture be looked into as part of plans to make Parliament more … Read more

Widow forced to wait six months to inherit pension by administrator Buck

Margaret and Michael Lyons: Married for 46 years A widow who lost her husband in the spring struggled for nearly half a year to get pension firm Buck to begin payments that will be her main source of income. Margaret Lyons, 70, has now inherited the substantial pension from her husband Michael, who built up … Read more

Will I inherit my late husband’s state pension? Steve Webb replies

My husband was a firefighter for 30 years but died before getting his state pension – will I inherit it? Steve Webb replies By Steve Webb for This Is Money Published: 10:51 BST, 7 September 2020 | Updated: 10:51 BST, 7 September 2020 I wonder if you could clear up a question for me. I … Read more

Did I inherit my late husband’s Serps in my state pension?

My husband died in December 2003. He knew he was dying and so thought he had managed to put all his financial affairs in order. For many, many years he paid ‘state earnings-related pension’ on top of his basic tax so that when he retired he had a very good state pension by paying the … Read more

Tatler’s most eligible bachelor Charles Manners who will inherit The Crown’s Belvoir Castle turns 21

The Duchess of Rutland has paid tribute to her eldest son, the Marquess of Granby, as he celebrates his 21st birthday.  Charles Manners, once dubbed one of the ‘world’s most eligible bachelors’ by Tatler magazine, is thought to be spending the day at the family seat of Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, which is famous as a … Read more

Abused wife Sally Challen wins court battle to inherit estate of the husband she beat to death 

Sally Challen wins court battle to inherit £1million estate of the abusive husband she beat to death Sally Challen was jailed for life when she murdered her husband Richard in 2011 After being freed from prison last year, Mrs Challen, 66, can now claim his estate A judge ruled that Mr Challen’s own behaviour was violent … Read more

Will I inherit any of my terminally ill husband’s state pension?

Will I inherit any of my terminally ill husband’s state pension when he dies? Steve Webb replies By Steve Webb for This Is Money Published: 07:36 BST, 30 March 2020 | Updated: 07:36 BST, 30 March 2020 I receive £150 state pension in my own right. My husband is terminally ill now. Will I receive … Read more

I will inherit £25k while my younger brother gets £5m – can I fight this?

I have had a difficult relationship with my father for over 15 years. I moved out of the family home and set up home with my partner with whom I now have a family. All communication ceased with my father and we have barely spoken since that time. My grandfather owned a significant property portfolio … Read more