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Preparing for Adulthood: Deputyship for Young People Who Lack Capacity

When a child who lacks mental capacity approaches their 18th birthday, families face an important legal shift. At 18, the…
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From Paw Prints to Paperwork: How to make sure your pet is looked after when you’re gone

For many of us, a pet is part of the family. When you are making a Will, it is sensible…
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Planning for Your Children’s Future: What Happens If You Die?

Thinking about what will happen to your children when you die can feel overwhelming, but planning ahead is one of…
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Why it’s important to update your Will

Most people know they should have a Will, but far fewer realise how important it is to keep that Will…
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Digital Assets Are Not Only Cryptocurrency! The Estate Planning Step You Might Be Missing

In today’s digital age, many of us have online lives that are just as rich and complex as our physical…
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Understanding Agricultural Property Relief (APR): Rules, Eligibility and Budget reforms

Agricultural Property Relief is an important inheritance tax relief to be aware of in England and Wales. It allows certain…
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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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The implication of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 on Inheritance, 20 years on…

The Gender Recognition Act 2004, which came into effect 4 April 2005, was a monumental piece of legislation for transgender…
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Signed, Sealed… Disputed: Aretha Franklin’s Sons Battle Over Hidden Handwritten Wills

When the Queen of Soul passed away in 2018, she left more than just a legacy of timeless music –…
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The Intestacy rule and what this means for the Liam Payne Estate

When someone passes away, they leave behind assets and liabilities (their Estate) that need to be dealt with. Who is…
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Asset Protection Trusts and Family Settlement Trusts – a good thing?

In recent years, asset protection trusts have been often marketed as a means of safeguarding clients’ wealth for future generations,…
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George Foreman – Who is set to inherit his Grill Empire?

On March 21 2025, the legendary boxer George Foreman passed away leaving behind an estimated $300 million estate (equating to…