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There is a recurring pattern in the experiences reported by patients and families across the country. Two major public inquiries...

As a Wills and Probate solicitor, I am often approached by clients who are surprised to learn that living together does not in itself...

The Social Housing Bill returned to Parliament for its second reading in the House of Lords on 1 June 2026. One of the Bill’s three key...

Will disputes are rising sharply, reflecting changing family dynamics and increasing estate values. More blended families and complex...

This Bank Holiday weekend, while everyone else was enjoying baking in the sun, I went adventuring in the cool and dark rooms of the...

HMRC has significantly increased its scrutiny of inheritance tax filings in recent years, with a particular focus on estates that require...

When people think about “getting their affairs in order”, they often focus on making a Will or putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in...

Many of us no doubt have marked in our calendars a very special occasion – July this year will mark the 9th birthday of HMRC’s Trust...

Many of the families who contact us say the same thing at the start of their conversation:“I knew something wasn’t right, but no one...

Deputies will usually be asked to take out a security bond or surety bond. These often include a ‘Bond Value’ of eye-watering figures in...

More than a third (36%) of Wills drafted last year included at least one trust, highlighting the growing importance of trust expertise...

As a private client solicitor, I regularly see the distress caused when a loved one’s estate becomes the subject of dispute. Many...