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Deeds of Variation: A second chance to shape an inheritance
Inheritance Tax has been receiving increased attention in recent years. With tax-free thresholds remaining frozen and Inheritance Tax...
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An Ancient Egyptian, an Anglo-Saxon and a solicitor walk into an office…
This Bank Holiday weekend, while everyone else was enjoying baking in the sun, I went adventuring in the cool and dark rooms of the...
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Planning with confidence: Your guide to the 2026 Spring Statement
As we approach the Spring Statement on 3 March 2026, many clients are understandably wondering what it may mean for their personal...
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Love is in the air: why Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to review your Will
Valentine’s Day naturally turns our thoughts toward the people we love most. It’s a day for heartfelt gestures and celebrating those we...
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The death of romance?
I recently read a newspaper article featuring a woman whose partner died 13 years ago, resulting in serious financial consequences for...
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New year, new Will
For many of us, the new year is a time for setting goals, making plans, and thinking about the future. It’s therefore the perfect time to...
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Don’t get left home alone this Christmas: a lawyer’s take on planning ahead
Every December, I find myself watching Home Alone. Kevin McCallister’s clever traps and quick thinking always make me laugh, but they...
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Pensions and inheritance tax: What the 2027 changes mean for you
From April 2027, the UK Government will introduce a significant overhaul of inheritance tax (IHT) rules relating to pensions. Currently,...
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Movember: Taking care of your health and your legacy
Movember is more than moustaches; it’s a global movement encouraging men to take charge of their health, from physical wellbeing to...
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Ghosts, ghouls and…wills
As the winter nights draw in and with Halloween just in the rear-view mirror, everyone is thinking ghosts, ghouls and the world beyond....
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Dame Patricia Routledge: a legacy of laughter and the wisdom of planning ahead
The recent passing of Dame Patricia Routledge has prompted reflection not only on her extraordinary career but also on the importance of...
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Navigating estate planning in modern families: Avoiding disputes over wills and inheritance
Today's world is becoming increasingly more complex, with blended households, estranged relationships and digital assets becoming...
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