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"A most valuable book." —Christian Science Monitor For readers of The Monuments Men and The Hare with Amber Eyes, the story of the Nazis' systematic pillaging of Europe's libraries, and the small team of heroic librarians now working to return the stolen books to their rightful owners. While...

Inheritance charts the forgotten life of Mary Grosvenor, born in London during the Great Plague of 1665, and the land that she inherited as a baby. This estate would determine the course of her tragic life. Hollis restores this history of child brides, mad heiresses, religious controversy and shady dealing. The drama culminated in a court case that determined not just the state of Mary’s legacy but the future of London itself. Today, Mary’s inheritance is some of the most valuable real estate in the world; and her family, the Dukes of Westminster.

The podcast starts by highlighting the frustration many people feel towards the current system, particularly regarding the perceived unfairness of wealthy individuals using loopholes to avoid taxes while regular people are burdened with high bills. The podcast then delves into the technical aspects of inheritance tax, explaining concepts like trusts, AIM shares, and various tax-saving strategies. It then moves on to discuss Labour’s proposed changes to the inheritance tax system, specifically targeting agricultural and business property reliefs and AIM shares. The hosts emphasize the tension...

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