No will for Alexander Mosley's £1.6 m estate

Alexander Mosley, son of ex-Formula 1 boss Max Mosely, had not written a will when he passed away, meaning his £1.6 million estate passes automatically to his parents.

Will writing helps ensure people's affairs are disposed of as they wish after their death and can be just as important for younger individuals as for those in retirement.

Aged 39 at the time, the unexpected death meant the state automatically handled the administration of his estate, with laws governing his effects applying to assets such as his west London home and restaurant in Notting Hill, reports the Mirror.

Probate records show the man - who was grandson of wartime fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley - left more than £5 million in personal wealth, which was reduced to £1,679,721 after his debts and outstanding expenses had been paid off.

Mr Moseley's death was treated as non-suspicious when he was found in his flat in May 2009, with the final verdict given as death by accidental overdose.