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'One Day All This Will Be Yours' - Guest v Guest Judgment Handed Down By Supreme Court

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

The Supreme Court recently reached an important verdict surrounding whether a verbal promise can legally be enforced.

'One Day All This Will Be Yours' - Guest v Guest Judgment Handed Down By Supreme Court

Leaving Jointly-Owned Property in Your Will - Avoiding Pitfalls

Thursday, 31 March 2022

Did you know that the way you share ownership of jointly-held property really matters when making your Will?

Leaving Jointly-Owned Property in Your Will - Avoiding Pitfalls

Lifetime Gifts - What You Need to Know About Inheritance Tax, Allowances and Exemptions

Wednesday, 02 March 2022

Gifts made in your lifetime may be subject to inheritance tax on your death, depending on who the recipient of the gift is and their relationship to you, the value of the gift and when it was made.

Lifetime Gifts - What You Need to Know about Inheritance Tax, Allowances and Exemptions

Remote Witnessing of Wills Extended

Thursday, 10 February 2022

When the first lockdown began in March 2020 the execution of Wills became problematic.

Business Property Relief - Reduce the Amount of Inheritance Tax on Your Business Assets

Friday, 21 January 2022

We recently considered the basics of Will drafting and the succession of Mrs Otto's share of her private dental practice, Gnasher & Brace (G&B). Here, we will explore a type of relief from inheritance tax - 'Business Property Relief' (BPR).

Business Property Relief - Reduce the Amount of Inheritance Tax on Your Business Assets

Executors – Choosing Correctly Is More Important than You Might Think

Monday, 10 January 2022

When drafting your Will, choosing your executors is a key decision and one which is not always given sufficient thought.

Executors – Choosing Correctly Is More Important than You Might Think

Predatory Marriages - To Have, But Not to Hold

Monday, 10 January 2022

In a growing aging population, many of the elderly are suffering long-term health conditions which affect their decision-making.

Predatory Marriages - To Have, But Not to Hold

FAQs - Does a Will Trump an Inheritance Act Claim?

Monday, 06 September 2021

Will disputes are a real concern for those who have taken the trouble to prepare their Will.

FAQs - Does a Will Trump an Inheritance Act Claim?

Deathbed Gifts Without a Will - Are They Valid?

Monday, 06 September 2021

COVID-19 has brought into sharp focus for those who do not have their legal affairs in order, the risk of suddenly falling ill and tragically dying without their chosen beneficiaries inheriting, because they have not prepared a Will.

Deathbed Gifts Without a Will - Are They Valid?

Business Lasting Powers of Attorney - Risk Management for Your Business

Tuesday, 17 August 2021

What would happen to your business if you became critically ill, ended up on life support due to a serious accident or illness, suffered a mental breakdown, or were diagnosed with dementia?

Business Lasting Powers of Attorney - Risk Management for Your Business

Inheritance Act Claims - FAQs for Universities

Monday, 12 July 2021

Our Legacy Protection team answer some of our most frequently asked questions surrounding Inheritance Act claims and their impact on higher education institutions (HEIs).

Inheritance Act Claims - FAQs for Universities

Wills Can Now Be Witnessed on Video Calls, But Beware the Pitfalls

Wednesday, 23 December 2020

This autumn, the Government amended the Wills Act 1837 in response to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Wills Can Now Be Witnessed on Video Calls, But Beware the Pitfalls

Can Your Will Really Last a Lifetime?

Wednesday, 23 December 2020

Wills can ordinarily be re-written countless times to meet your changing needs because preparing a new Will invalidates any made before it.* However, the recent case of Legg v Burton demonstrates how sometimes, a Will really can last a lifetime.

Can Your Will Really Last a Lifetime?

Tuesday, 20 October 2020

Wills can ordinarily be re-written countless times to meet your changing needs because preparing a new Will invalidates any made before it.*

Wills Made on Video Calls Will Soon Be Possible - But Beware the Pitfalls

Monday, 27 July 2020

The Government has announced it will revise the Wills Act 1837, in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). Making a Will has never been more important for many. However, without expert advice, it's very easy to invalidate your Will.

Wills Made on Video Calls Will Soon Be Possible - But Beware the Pitfalls

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