Bowser v Smith [2023] and its importance for Personal Representatives
Bowser v Smith [2023] EWCA Civ 923 is a sobering lesson for personal representatives on a number of matters, including what to do when contemplating...
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Why everyone needs a will
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to put off important tasks, and writing a will is often one of them. However, having a will is...
Louise Harrhy
Chair, Partner & Head of Trusts & EstatesClear 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...
Louise Harrhy
Chair, Partner & Head of Trusts & EstatesWhen 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
Chair, 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
Associate, 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
Senior 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 & EstatesWhy everyone should have a Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is a very valuable document to have in place, allowing you to plan for the future when you can no longer...
Vicki Andrews
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
Partner, 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...
