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“A loved one has died, what do I do now?” – why everyone should seek initial advice from a Solicitor when dealing with Probate.

Dealing with the death of a loved one is emotionally taxing, and when the thought of having to deal with…
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Wills, Trusts & Private Wealth
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Advance care planning: How we can help you plan for the future

Advance care planning is about preparing for the possibility that you or your loved ones may need care in the…
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Wills, Trusts & Private Wealth
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Should You Use AI to Write Your Will? Risks and the Future of Estate Planning

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted various industries, including the legal and financial sectors….
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Wills, Trusts & Private Wealth
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Business and Agricultural Relief: The Inheritance Tax Changes Explained

Inheritance Tax is often a sensitive and emotive issue for all individuals, but perhaps especially so when it involves family…
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Wills & Trusts
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Understanding the Trust Registration Service (TRS): What Trustees Need to Know

The Trust Registration Service (TRS) has undergone significant expansion in recent years, placing new obligations on Trustees across the UK….
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Probate
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DIY Probate – Why ‘Do It Yourself’ probate could cost you more!

When someone passes away, their estate, whether modest or extensive, needs to be sorted out properly. That includes property, savings,…
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Estate Planning
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Record Inheritance Tax Receipts Highlight the Urgent Need for Estate Planning

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is claiming a growing share of family wealth. In the 2024/25 tax year, HMRC collected a record…
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Court of protection
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Retrospective Applications to the Court of Protection – when are they required?

When we talk about the Court of Protection, it’s usually in the context of applying for deputyship or seeking approval…
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Estate Planning
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Mike Lynch: Relevance in Estate Administration and Insolvent Estates

A human tragedy that caught my eye in the press was the death of Mike Lynch last year aboard his…
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Wills, Trusts & Private Wealth
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Ghost Heirs and Stolen Fortune – How the Bona Vacantia List became a fraudster’s playground

One month ago, the Bona Vacantia Division of the Government Legal Department made the decision to temporarily remove the Unclaimed…
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Wills, Trusts & Private Wealth
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What happens when a trustee loses mental capacity? Removing or Replacing a Trustee

Of course, it is hoped that a Trustee will be able to carry out their functions without issue for as…
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Power of Attorney
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We live in an unpredictable world – Why you shouldn’t put off your Lasting Powers of Attorney

It is one of life’s uncomfortable truths; it doesn’t matter how healthy or how fit you are, unfortunate circumstances can…
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