It’s the New Year and whilst everyone is busy making (and not keeping) their New Year’s resolutions, why not deal with the nagging issue at the back of your mind and finally get around to making or reviewing your will?

In these in uncertain times, more than ever, families may want to change the way an inheritance from a deceased relative or friend is divided

Trusts are often misunderstood, and many individuals dismiss them based on myths or misconceptions. We'll debunk three of the most common misconceptions!

A study by Canada Life in February 2024 revealed that 51% of adults in the UK do not have a will and of those, 13% have no intention of having one. So how do you ensure that you have a say in who inherits your assets? Dying without a will means that the state dictates who inherits what - and that may not be what you want. Making a will is the only answer.

The Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab, has today (23rd March 2023) proposed a new rule that would make it mandatory for separating couples to try mediation to settle their child custody and financial disputes, only seeking the court’s intervention as a last resort.

Siobhan Sibley, Senior Associate in our Private Client team is a member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers (ALL) who are specialist lawyers trained to give legal advice to vulnerable and older people. In her latest article, she discusses why specialist legal advice for the elderly matters.

Typically, you would need to follow certain legal procedures involving the trust of land. TOLATA provides a framework for resolving disputes and making decisions regarding the management, sale, or transfer of property held in trust.

Trusts offer a wide range of benefits, from tax efficiency to control over asset distribution, making them an essential tool for wealth management and estate planning.

The festive season is a time of joy and togetherness, but for separated parents, it can also be a source of stress as they work out child arrangements. Ensuring that children have a positive holiday experience requires careful planning, communication, and a focus on their well-being,

Loring –v- Woodland Trust [2014] EWCA Civ 1314