1/9/2026 3:50:30 PM Major tax relief boost for farms and businesses By Lucy Bluck You may recall from a previous blog that from 6 April 2026, significant updates will redefine Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and...
1/8/2026 9:44:47 AM Why probate matters and how to prepare for it By Gail Saunders Starting the year is a great time to get organised and make sure your affairs are in order. One important part of this is understanding...
1/5/2026 10:22:35 AM New year, new Will By Beth Parlane For many of us, the new year is a time for setting goals, making plans, and thinking about the future. It’s therefore the perfect time to...
12/19/2025 10:03:17 AM Don’t get left home alone this Christmas: a lawyer’s take on planning ahead By Helen Stott Every December, I find myself watching Home Alone. Kevin McCallister’s clever traps and quick thinking always make me laugh, but they...
12/15/2025 10:17:19 AM 'Tis the season of goodwill – Leaving gifts for charity in your Will By Beth Parlane As the Christmas lights twinkle and the festive spirit takes hold, we are reminded that this is also a time for generosity and goodwill....
12/3/2025 5:31:28 PM Pensions and inheritance tax: What the 2027 changes mean for you By Lucy Bluck From April 2027, the UK Government will introduce a significant overhaul of inheritance tax (IHT) rules relating to pensions. Currently,...
11/27/2025 9:57:28 AM When a loved one loses capacity: Applications to the Court of Protection By Carl Latham Having a loved one lose capacity, whether it’s through a disease such as dementia or following a brain injury, can be devastating for...
11/26/2025 5:18:48 PM Budget Day 2025: What this means for Inheritance Tax By Lucy Bluck Today’s Autumn Budget, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, places renewed emphasis on balancing the books through a ‘stealth’ tax...
11/20/2025 5:26:26 PM Why the High Court just sealed a Will for 70 years - and why that’s a big deal By Lucy Bluck Most of us assume that when someone dies, their Will becomes public. It’s part of the process: transparency helps prevent fraud, makes...
11/19/2025 9:49:52 AM How AI can bridge the gap in access to justice By Matthew Wort At Anthony Collins, we believe the law is more than a profession. It is a powerful tool for creating a fairer and more inclusive society....
11/17/2025 3:07:10 PM Why divorce language needs a rethink to avoid costly confusion By Kadie Bennett The introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022 marked a major step forward for accessibility and simplicity in family law. However,...
11/13/2025 2:56:53 PM Family mediation - the future By Chris Lloyd-Smith Family mediation has long been recognised as a constructive way to resolve disputes without the stress and expense of court proceedings....