Talking about your inheritance is not evil

Death and money remain our two biggest taboos. But failing to talk about your inheritance could cost you thousands.

The British were traditionally seen as a stiff-lipped, uptight bunch. Talking about emotions was strictly taboo, even with our close family. That's no longer the case. Egged on by reality TV, these days we can't stop emoting about our hopes, fears, dreams, passions and sex lives.