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...
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...
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...
11/13/2025 2:23:48 PM Movember: Taking care of your health and your legacy By Helen Stott Movember is more than moustaches; it’s a global movement encouraging men to take charge of their health, from physical wellbeing to...
11/13/2025 1:15:51 PM Planning for your digital assets: what you need to know By Beth Parlane In today’s increasingly digital world, many of us hold assets online - whether it’s social media accounts, photos, emails, or even...
11/3/2025 9:18:30 AM Ghosts, ghouls and…wills By Nikhil Handa As the winter nights draw in and with Halloween just in the rear-view mirror, everyone is thinking ghosts, ghouls and the world beyond....
10/27/2025 2:40:53 PM Appointing guardians in your will: Key considerations for parents By Helen Stott For parents, one of the most significant and sensitive decisions when preparing a will is the appointment of guardians for their...
10/3/2025 2:12:08 PM Dame Patricia Routledge: a legacy of laughter and the wisdom of planning ahead By Helen Stott The recent passing of Dame Patricia Routledge has prompted reflection not only on her extraordinary career but also on the importance of...
9/29/2025 4:20:13 PM Navigating estate planning in modern families: Avoiding disputes over wills and inheritance By Lucy Bluck Today's world is becoming increasingly more complex, with blended households, estranged relationships and digital assets becoming...
8/5/2025 12:16:02 PM Tying up loose ends – The problem of forgotten assets for estate administrations By Nikhil Handa This morning, I was interested to read on BBC News about the problem of millions of pounds worth of unclaimed premium bond winnings. The...
7/1/2025 2:00:46 PM Can AI write your will? (With a twist at the end) By Nikhil Handa Before you read on, a quick heads-up: there’s a twist at the end of this article. It’s worth sticking around for. In recent years,...