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General Powers of Attorney vs. Lasting Powers of Attorney
A power of attorney allows one person (the donor) to authorise another (the attorney) to act on…
Understanding Legal vs Beneficial Property Interests
Property ownership in England and Wales is more complex than simply whose name appears on…
Comedian’s £4m Estate Goes to Charity Nine Years After Death
Due to vague wording in a handwritten will, a comedian’s final wishes have only just…
Lifecycle of a Will Trust
A will trust is created by a will and takes effect on death. It is…
Preparing Wills for Terminally Ill Clients
Preparing a will for a client with a terminal diagnosis requires speed, precision and sensitivity…
Changes to IHT for Gifts Made to Charity
For some time, it has been well known that any gifts to registered charities are…
Failed Gifts Part Two
Our last article on gifts raised a number of common issues we come across when…
Disabled Persons Trusts 2026
When a family includes a child or adult with a disability, careful estate planning is…
Acting in a Professional Capacity as an Executor
As an executor, you generally serve for free, but can claim reasonable expenses; however, professional…
IHT and Gifting
Exempt and Non-Exempt Beneficiaries When Drafting a Will. Where a residuary estate includes both exempt…
Digital Assets
What It Means for Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act…
Avoiding Common LPA Signing Mistakes
Accuracy matters when completing an LPA. Avoiding common LPA signing mistakes, such as incorrect dates…