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 Victoria Jones
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
Wills for Business Owners – example scenarios
It's important that business owners include their business in their Wills. Why? Your business is…
April 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown
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 Lott
The digital world – life after death
The use of the internet and the huge technological changes that we have seen over…
January 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown
IHT Planning – Inheritance tax planning by attorneys
An increasing number of people are appointing children and other relatives to act for them…
January 27, 2026 By Ian Newcombe
Is future inheritance considered on divorce?
We are regularly asked whether the future inheritance prospects of a client or their spouse…
January 27, 2026 By Sarah Walls
The Bank of Mum and Dad – what happens to gifted money on divorce?
These days, it is common for couples to receive financial assistance from ‘the Bank of…
December 9, 2025 By Tyler Jones
Disputing inheritance: is there a deadline to start a claim?
Estate disputes can arise quickly and often unexpectedly. It is therefore vital to establish early…
December 5, 2025 By Emily Griffiths