I always peruse the lists of the biggest taxpayers each year in the UK, for fruitful leads which my bank can follow up.

Then I can unleash my tax and estate planning rottweilers on them, as clearly there is a need for a little advice on tax efficiency and the like.

Our planners may look smart in Gieves & Hawkes worsted, Dior silk and even tweed, for those of us who pursue the wealthy in the shires.

But they can sniff out a needy £10 million plus estate from mil...