Family disputes over wills and inheritance have risen by almost 130% in the last decade. We break down exactly why; from rising dementia rates to blended families and second marriages, to house price booms leaving families with tax bills they can't afford, and share practical ways to protect your family from becoming one of these statistics.Plus, is the Cartier Love bracelet the new Birkin? We look at whether it's actually a smart investment or just expensive peer pressure, and how the pre-owned Birkin market has returned 92% in a decade. And finally, the India exam scandal: how wealthy families have been paying $50,000 to buy medical exam papers in...
Family disputes over wills and inheritance have risen by almost 130% in the last decade. We break down exactly why; from rising dementia rates to blended families and second marriages, to house price booms leaving families with tax bills they can't afford, and share practical ways to protect your family from becoming one of these statistics.
Plus, is the Cartier Love bracelet the new Birkin? We look at whether it's actually a smart investment or just expensive peer pressure, and how the pre-owned Birkin market has returned 92% in a decade. And finally, the India exam scandal: how wealthy families have been paying $50,000 to buy medical exam papers in advance, and what it says about the widening wealth divide.
WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:
Luxfluencer — Influencer, but only handbags and jewellery.
Emerging market — Fast-growing economy, not quite superpower yet.
GDP — The scoreboard for how much a country produces.
Wealth tax — Tax on what you own, not what you earn. Still just talk.
Probate — The legal admin after someone dies.
Inheritance tax — The bill after death, with a tight deadline.
Expression of wishes form — The pension form you filled in once and forgot.
Power of attorney — Who legally decides for you if you can't.
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Chapters
- 00:00:00 Coming up in the episode
- 00:01:12 Generate x The Curve
- 00:01:30 Red or green week?
- 00:05:59 Is Cartier the new Birkin?
- 00:14:52 Generate x The Curve
- 00:15:54 The exam scandal rocking India
- 00:24:23 Why families are suing each other over wills
- 00:37:34 Thank you for listening
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