Clear language is critical in will drafting
Three children have won a share of their father’s £700,000 estate after a hard-fought case that reached the High Court in London. The siblings took...
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When inheritance plans start leaking
With increasing rates of re-marriage and the resulting blended families, parents need to take action if they wish to protect inheritance for children from a...
Louise Harrhy
Partner, Head of Trusts & EstatesWhat is contentious probate?
Contentious probate refers to any disputes about an individual's estate when they are no longer here. This process can be difficult for families and lead...
Lucy Penfold
Senior Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionProtecting and passing on your digital memories to your loved...
In June, the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) launched a new “Protect your Digital Memories” campaign. The campaign aims to increase awareness and...
Sue Macleod
Associate, Trusts & EstatesMaking your wishes clear with a Lasting Power of Attorney
If you are considering making Lasting Powers of Attorney to enable a loved one to help you, we understand that this may feel overwhelming. There...
Yiskah Butcher (pronounced Yish-Kah)
Solicitor, Trusts & EstatesDeadline dispensation but clock keeps ticking for trustees
Trustees who missed the September deadline to comply with the expanded scope of the Trust Registration regime have been thrown a lifeline by HMRC, with...
Jordan Page
Associate, Trusts & EstatesHMRC announces updated approach to clearance process and timeline for...
In its recent Trusts and Estates Newsletter for April 2022, HMRC announced some changes to the processing of IHT 100 forms, which changes the timelines...
Louise Harrhy
Partner, Head of Trusts & EstatesA royal lesson in keeping things under your hat
A judicial decision has seen the late Duke of Edinburgh’s will sealed for 90 years, and the value of the estate excluded from the grant...
Lucy Penfold
Senior Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionLeaving gifts to charity in your will
The International Day of Charity takes place annually in September, but did you know that one of the best ways to support a charity is...
Jordan Page
Associate, Trusts & EstatesCan you make a Power of Attorney online?
It is possible to make a Power of Attorney online, but whether you should is an entirely different matter. The process of making a Power...
