Ricky Gervais wants to marry 'before he dies' to avoid tax
- Comedian Ricky Gervais announced plans to marry his long-term partner, novelist Jane Fallon, aiming to protect his estimated £141 million estate from Inheritance Tax.
- The couple has been together for 44 years after meeting at University College London in 1982, yet Inheritance Tax rules do not recognize unmarried partners as spouses regardless of cohabitation duration.
- Inheritance Tax is charged at 40% on estates worth more than £325,000; without marriage, Fallon cannot claim the spouse exemption on the £141 million fortune.
- Speaking to Saga Magazine, Gervais confirmed tax is the primary reason, stating, "But if it wasn't for… why? We share all our money, we've been living together for 40 years."
- Fallon recently shared a positive update on her breast cancer recovery after a successful second operation, while Gervais continues working from North London and Buckinghamshire with no retirement plans.
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World-renowned British comedian and actor Ricky Gervais has announced he is marrying writer Jane Fallon, his partner of 44 years, to avoid inheritance tax. The 65-year-old, whose fortune is estimated at £141 million, stated that they were forced to take this step due to legal regulations in the UK.
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Ricky Gervais had once said that there were no reasons to tie the knot 'before the eye of God as there is no God.' However, the 65-year old now plans to marry his long-term partner and award-winning novelist Jane Fallon to avoid losing tens of millions of dollars to inheritance tax. The couple has a combined wealth of just over £142 million. In a recent interview with Saga Magazine, Gervais said he does intend to marry Fallon and agreed that tax…
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