Dame Maggie Smith's £16M Estate Left to Acting Sons

Dame Maggie Smith's estate, valued at around £16 million, was bequeathed to her two sons, actors Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens. The celebrated actress passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024. Her final will, updated in December 2019, reflects the immense wealth accumulated over her distinguished seven-decade career.

Central to her estate is a Grade II-listed farmhouse in West Sussex, which Dame Maggie occupied for over forty years. This property, featuring five bedrooms, a vineyard, and stables, was transferred into a family trust established in 2019 for her sons. This secluded country home served as a private retreat where she raised her children away from public scrutiny.

The will also includes provisions for assets inherited from her second husband, Beverley Cross, ensuring they would pass to his children if remaining at the time of her death. Dame Maggie, known for her private nature, left behind a legacy of acclaimed performances in theatre, television, and film, including iconic roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."