Wills for Business Owners – example scenarios
It's important that business owners include their business in their Wills. Why? Your business is…
August 24, 2026 By Stephens Scown
How can I make a claim against my loved one’s estate?
There are a number of ways that you can claim against your loved one’s Estate…
August 24, 2026 By Stephens Scown
The OPG investigating attorneys – what attorneys need to know
There has been a recent spike in the OPG investigating attorneys regarding their conduct. Why…
July 21, 2026 By Stephens Scown
A Different Way of Thinking About Legacy Planning and Tax
We are increasingly finding that parents with substantial estates do not necessarily feel that all…
July 8, 2026 By Ian Newcombe
Intestacy Rules – who inherits when there is no Will?
When a person dies without a Will they die Intestate and the Intestacy Rules determine…
June 26, 2026 By James Burrows
Attorneys beware
The recent case of Re VH v. DH which was decided by the Court of…
June 26, 2026 By Ian Newcombe
A wake-up call to farming families
In this article, Phil Gregory, retired partner in our Inheritance and Trust Disputes team, discusses…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
The best laid plans – pre-paid funerals under greater scrutiny
Our private client team warns that pre-paid funerals may be subject to greater financial scrutiny…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Will Rising Living Costs Increase Levels of Intestacy, Inheritance Disputes and DIY Wills in England and Wales?
Increased living costs and financial pressures in the UK are affecting how many individuals and…
May 26, 2026 By James Burrows
Trustees – do you have an inheritance tax liability?
It seems a long time ago but in March 2006 there was a major change…
April 27, 2026 By Ian Newcombe
When there’s a Will there’s a way!
Recent studies have shown that people aged 55 and over are 3 times more likely…
March 20, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Agricultural Property Relief – A Review Before April 2026
Agricultural Property Relief (APR) remains one of the most valuable inheritance tax (IHT) reliefs available…
March 4, 2026 By Grace Osborne