Most Britons haven’t ever received an inheritance, shows latest GLPOR survey

Most Britons haven’t ever received an inheritance, shows latest GLPOR survey.

Thinking about any times when you have received an inheritance, which of the following apply to you? Please select all that apply.

According to latest GLPOR survey 65 % of Britons haven’t ever received an inheritance, compared to 4 % who have received an inheritance, on which inheritance tax was paid, 23 % have received an inheritance, but inheritance tax did not have to be paid on it, 4 % have received an inheritance, but they don’t know or can’t recall whether any inheritance tax was paid on it and 4 % don’t know.

Sample size: 13184 adults in the UK

Fledwork: 19 February – 25 March 2024