1/30/2026 2:56:48 PM What to expect during your Mediation Information Assessment Meeting (MIAM) By Kelly Brown Attending a MIAM should be seen as a positive step for separating couples and families. The information provided during a MIAM can be...
1/21/2026 3:49:10 PM Family Mediation Week 2026 By Kelly Brown It’s Family Mediation Week next week (26 – 30 January 2026), which aims to raise awareness of the benefits of family mediation. During...
1/19/2026 4:20:29 PM The death of romance? By Zoe Mellen I recently read a newspaper article featuring a woman whose partner died 13 years ago, resulting in serious financial consequences for...
1/19/2026 10:25:33 AM Blue Monday: why it’s the perfect time to reflect on planning for the future By Helen Stott Every year, the third Monday of January is labelled Blue Monday, supposedly the saddest day of the year. Whether or not the formula...
1/16/2026 3:13:39 PM What is the Office of the Public Guardian and why does it matter? By Madeline Abbott If you’ve ever found yourself navigating the world of Powers of Attorney or deputyship, you’ve probably heard ‘OPG’ along the way....
1/12/2026 3:44:23 PM The silent beneficiary: What executors need to know By Helen Stott If you’ve ever been named as an executor, you’ll know that dealing with paperwork and family dynamics can be challenging. But what...
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,...