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Trusts have historically been a cornerstone of succession planning for UK farmland owners, allowing families to preserve agricultural land, manage…

Herrington Carmichael have been retained to advise the parents of a young man who suffers with significant learning disabilities along…

If you lost mental capacity, who would you want to make decisions on your behalf? Planning for the future means…

Family businesses are often built over decades through hard work, careful planning and shared values. However, when succession plans fail,…

Receiving the news that you are due to inherit money, property, or other assets can be emotional and sometimes overwhelming….

Whilst DIY Wills may appear to be a cost-effective and convenient option, it can lead to significant legal and practical…

The term “common law partner” is widely used in everyday life, but many people are surprised to learn that it…

Putting a Will in place is important for everyone, but for UK business owners it often needs to go further…

When planning your Estate, a question that we are often asked is whether it is wiser to gift assets during…

Administering an Estate can be complex process at an already emotionally challenging time, Executors and Administrators who are more often…

For members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, Estate Planning is more than a box-ticking exercise; it is a vital act of…

A will can be challenged because it does not reflect the true intentions of the testator (the person making the…