In England, it is allowed for heirs to sell part of the inherited assets to pay inheritance tax...
However, when many nobles face huge inheritance taxes, it is a very difficult choice to make a large-scale change of property to pay inheritance tax.
Because the education received by these nobles from an early an an early agot is different from ordinary ordinary people. In aristocratic families, they emphasize the education of their children and the sense of responsibility for the whole family.
In other words, the titles and family property you get will belong to you, but they do not completely belong to you, because both the title and the family assets are generated through the accumulation of generation by generation, so when you get these, you need to bear the corresponding responsibilities.
If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight!
This is why Barron's grandfather, in the face of inheritance tax of up to 7 million pounds, only sold a small part of the family property - mainly part of the field - to pay the inheritance tax, and was willing to use the next 24 years to repay the inheritance tax owed by working day after day. In the end, the family's property was preserved as much as possible.
Because growing up in such a family, the achievements of dukes of all dynasties, and those shining in British history, are the responsibilities of the heirs of the family - don't let the family be humiliated, and the family can't be broken!
These can be said to be the beliefs engraved in the bones and blood of every family member - including the housekeeper Sean, who has served the family for more than 40 years. I'm afraid that in his heart, he will also regard the honor of the Duke of Devin Hill family as more important than his own life.
Because Sean not only served as the housekeeper of the whole family, but also took over the position of housekeeper from his father. It can be said that his family has served the Duke of Devinhill family for three generations and has long regarded himself as a part of the whole family.
That's why the housekeeper Sean said such words to Barron at this time.
Like Yulia Moore, although she can be the manager of the family trust and has close ties to the Duke of Devin Hill's family, anyway, the feelings for this family will not exceed that of Sean's housekeeper.
For Yulia, she certainly hopes that the Cavendish family can cheer up again, but in the final analysis, the use and operation direction of the family trust fund will be determined by the family heirs. Even if she doesn't think so, she will do it.
But it can be said that Sean's housekeeper grew up. Sean's personality and ability are better known to him.
Coupled with the critical situation facing the family at this time, he really did not want most of the family's property to end in Barron's hands, so after hesitation, he still said his worries.
"Sean housekeeper, although you are the housekeeper, in fact, I regard you as my elder, so I hope you believe me. Everything I do is to keep the wealth of the family."
Barron knew what his predecessor was like, and he had already expected what kind of resistance he would suffer from using those funds after he took over the family.
At this time, he looked directly at Sean's housekeeper and sincerely said to him:
"Maybe my previous performance will make you lack confidence, but that's because my brother will do well in the position of heir, and I don't need to take on too much responsibility. But now it's different. At this time, we all have the same purpose, so I just hope you can give me trust and help me get through this crisis.
To be honest, at this time, Barron felt a little strange in Sean's eyes - even if the other party grew up with him, the temperament shown by Barron at this moment was completely different from the young man who could be called a playboy or a dandy before.
This discovery also surprised Sean's housekeeper, and at the same time, he also gave birth to some expectations.
Can the young people in front of us really lead the Cavendish family back to glory?
Reasonally, Sean's housekeeper feels that this is unlikely; but often at this time, people always have more hope for miracles to happen.
"I'll sort out the list for you, Master Barron..."
Housekeeper Sean finally wanted to try it.
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After coming to the manor, Barren felt the service enjoyed by the nobles for the first time.
Well, to be honest, I was a little uncomfortable at first, but after getting used to it, I felt really good.
Just like in his previous life, he couldn't imagine that the kind of clothes were put on by others, helped buttoned, and finally sorted out.
But here, these will be done with the help of a personal servant.
You just need to stretch out your hand, and the other party will help you put on your clothes; if you stand there, he will help you tidy up your clothes, which is just a clothes to reach out...
Of course, unlike many people's imagination, orthodox aristocratic families - of course, have a certain scale. These things are done by special male servants, and there are usually no personal maids to serve male family members.
Often, the close maids serve female members; the close male servants serve the male members...
However, a family with one more servant, of course, is not as simple as an extra meal. It requires salary and some corresponding treatment. Therefore, unless there is a family of a certain size, it is often very luxurious to have a special full-time personal servant.
"Young master, have we lost a lot of money?"
After helping Baron tidy up his clothes, Ramos stood behind him and asked with a little hesitation.
"Did you hear what others said?"
Barron turned around and looked at Ramos and asked.
"Yes, there are some servants talking about it, and everyone is a little worried."
For these, Barron also expected that perhaps Ramos asked not only what he wanted to know, but also many people who hoped to confirm those rumors through him.
Since the last century, the servants of the noble family have had a certain degree of independence. It does not mean that all servants in this family belong to this family.
But more about the employment relationship with the family. If a servant makes a mistake, you can fire him at most, or if it is a serious mistake, call the police. There is no lynching at all.
Although it is called a servant, it is actually just a job for them. In the final analysis, it is very common to earn a salary for a living, so it is also very common to have a better place to "job-hopping".
Often in such families, there are no secrets, especially among servants. Most of the time, the news is quickly dressed.
Everyone makes a living. If this place is going to be ruined, they will definitely want to find another way out as soon as possible.
"Ramos, there are some difficulties now, but I believe I can get through it, and it won't be smooth at any time, right?"