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Probate Records Show James Whale Left Most of £715,000 Estate to Wife

Probate documents provide the first public accounting of the broadcaster’s affairs following his death in August.

Overview

  • High Court paperwork finalized the estate last week, 25 days after his death on August 4 at age 74.
  • Gross assets were valued at £715,000, reduced by £197,800 in taxes, fees and debts to about £517,200.
  • Nearly the entire estate goes to his wife, Nadine, who is referred to in filings as Lady Whale.
  • His sons, James and Peter, receive £75,000 tax‑free from the estate as specified in the will.
  • The will, signed in April 2024, includes his request to be buried.