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Leaving A Gift To Charity In Your Will

Leaving a gift to charity in your Will is a meaningful way to support causes close to your heart long after you're gone. Whether you want to support medical research, animal welfare, education, or your local community...

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Rothera Bray

When Challenging A Will Goes Too Far: Lessons From Burgess v Whittle (England And Wales)

The recent High Court decision in Burgess v Whittle is a stark warning that pursuing (or continuing to pursue) a weak or speculative will challenge without solid evidence can cost you dearly.

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Withers LLP

People Focus: Eleanor Robinson – Wills And Probate

Meet Eleanor Robinson, Managing Associate Solicitor in the Wills and Probate department based at our West Bridgford office.

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Rothera Bray

When Intention Is Not Enough: Why Execution Failure Sits At The Heart Of Modern Probate Disputes

Most inheritance disputes do not arise because someone failed to say what they wanted. They arise because what was said never became legally effective. From a contentious probate perspective, this is a familiar pattern.

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Buckles Law

Jo Carr-West Explores What Advisors Need To Know When Supporting Over 50s Through Divorce With WealthBriefing

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Hunters

Why Young People Should Make A Will And A Lasting Power Of Attorney (LPA)

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Buckles Law

The Autumn Budget 2025: Key Changes To IHT And CGT

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Wrigleys Solicitors

Quiet Divorcing: The Perils Of The New Relationship Trend That's Not Quite A Divorce (But Not Quite A Marriage Either)

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Keeping It In The Family: How Prenups Can Help Protect Inherited Wealth

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Buckles Law

Executors Beware

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Hunters

Action Required: A Possible Response To IHT Changes Must Be Completed Before 6 April

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Bona Vacantia List Reinstated: What This Means For Unclaimed Estates And Will Fraud

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Why Succession Cannot Be Left To Chance

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Buckles Law

The Importance Of Mediation In Inheritance Disputes

United Kingdom Family

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Barnes Law

Banking Litigation Podcast Episode 58: Monthly Update – January/February 2026

United Kingdom Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Nottingham Attacks Inquiry Begins (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Rothera Bray

Employment Update January 2026 (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

COP30: What Were The Key Outcomes?

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Travers Smith LLP

GDPR and Child Protection: Legal Requirements for Businesses

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LegalVision

Can WhatsApp Messages Decide Financial Outcomes On Divorce?

Digital communication now plays a central role in how couples manage their relationships, both in good times and bad.

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Buckles Law

New Inheritance Tax Rules For Farms: £2.5 Million Relief Cap Explained

Changes are coming to inheritance tax (IHT) for agricultural and business assets. After strong pushback on the original £1 million cap announced in the Autumn 2024 Budget, the Treasury has revised its plans.

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Rothera Bray

People Focus: Jasmin Marshall – Wills & Probate

Meet Jasmin Marshall, our Associate Solicitor in the Wills & Probate team at our Mapperley office. She shares her inspiring journey into law and gives us a glimpse into life at one of our friendly and close-knit offices.

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Rothera Bray

Understanding PLO Meetings: A Guide For Families 2026 (12 January 2026) (Video)

Receiving a letter about a Public Law Outline (PLO) meeting can be worrying and confusing. We've created a short video to help families understand what to expect and how to navigate this process.

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

APR And BPR Relief Allowance Increased To £2.5 Million: What Does It Mean For Business Owners And Farmers?

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Withers LLP

Marriage And The Revocation Of Wills: Will The Government Say 'I Do'?

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Reasonable Provision: Protecting Your Estate From Claims Under The Inheritance (Provision For Family And Dependants) Act 1975

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Family Business- Successful Succession

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Giambrone & Partners

How The Budget Influences Divorce, Financial Settlements And Family Wealth Planning

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

Relocation, Relocation, Relocation…

United Kingdom Tax

GGI Global Alliance

Tax Efficiency And HMRC Compliance – The Rise Of Family Investment Companies

United Kingdom Tax

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Hunters

How The 2026 Agricultural And Business Property Relief Changes Could Affect Your Estate

United Kingdom Family

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Parker Bullen

Budget 2025 Outcomes And Continuing Estate Planning Challenges

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Will Of Former IRA Member Sealed Due To Concerns For Representative's Safety

United Kingdom Family

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Tax Efficiency And HMRC Compliance – The Rise Of Family Investment Companies

Family Investment Companies (FICs) have become an increasingly popular tool for families seeking a tax-efficient way to manage and transfer wealth.Establishing a FIC is a strategic move for long-term...

United Kingdom Tax

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Hunters

How The 2026 Agricultural And Business Property Relief Changes Could Affect Your Estate

From April 2026, the rules surrounding Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) are set to change; a move that could significantly affect how farming families...

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Parker Bullen

Budget 2025 Outcomes And Continuing Estate Planning Challenges

From an IHT perspective, the budget was largely received with a sense of relief. Several proposed changes to the regime including the removal of the residence nil rate band...

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Will Of Former IRA Member Sealed Due To Concerns For Representative's Safety

The High Court of England and Wales has ruled that the will of Freddie Scappaticci, who was widely identified as both a leading member of the IRA and an agent for the British Government during the 1980s and 1990s...

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Understanding The Law Around Polyamorous Relationships In The UK

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

Why It's Important To Update Your Will After Major Life Events

Making a Will is a responsible and reassuring step. It gives peace of mind that your loved ones are protected and that your wishes are clear.

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Buckles Law

Navigating Probate And Inheritance Law And Legal Disputes In Estate Administration

Many people have to face dealing with a relative's estate when they pass away, this can be an unexpected process for many. The individual dealing with the estate is an executor and a grant of representation...

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Giambrone & Partners

Undue Influence – When Influence Goes Too Far

Disputed Wills are, sadly, becoming an increasingly common fact of life.

United Kingdom Litigation

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Hunters

Remarriage Without Closure: Why Timing Your New Beginning Matters Legally And Financially

Most people assume the divorce is "done" when the court grants the final order. In law, though, dissolving the marriage and settling the finances are two separate processes.

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Buckles Law

She Who Laughs Last? Pets, Perpetuities, And Other Problems With The Last Will And Testament Of Taylor A. Swift.

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Gatehouse Chambers

Wills And Estate Planning: Some Words Of Wisdom

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

The Rise Of The Family Investment Company

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Hunters

When The Trust Deed Goes Missing: Lessons From The High Court

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Buckles Law

Your Questions Answered: How Do I Set Up A Trust To Protect My Assets?

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

The Meaning Of Life (Lexgreen Services Ltd v HMRC)

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Macfarlanes LLP

Your Questions Answered: What Happens To My Estate If I Die Without A Will In Scotland?

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Inheritance Tax And Lifetime Gifting: Should You Act Before November's Budget?

United Kingdom Tax

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Wrigleys Solicitors

All Characteristics Aside: Fernandez v Fernandez Reaffirms The Court's Wide Statutory Jurisdiction To Remove Personal Representatives And Trustees...

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Macfarlanes LLP

Inheritance Disputes And The Disappointed Farmer

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

No Line Of Sight: Due Execution And Presence In The Estate Of Kathleen Coady

United Kingdom Family

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Gatehouse Chambers

Inheritance Tax And Pensions Explained

United Kingdom Tax

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Parker Bullen

The Place For Lifetime Trusts As Part Of The Estate Planning And Provision Of Long Term Financial Security For A Vulnerable Person

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Draft Finance Bill 2025-26: Inheritance Tax Provisions

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Browne Jacobson

What Happens When There Is Ambiguity In A Will?

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Browne Jacobson

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Latest Videos

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Who Can Inherit If There's No Will: The Rules Of Intestacy (Video)

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Higgs LLP

Understanding Contested Probate: What You Need To Know (Video)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Challenging Lifetime Gifts And Lasting Powers Of Attorney (Video)

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DMH Stallard

Watch: Victoria Grogan In The PCD Hot Seat (Video)

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Collas Crill

The Importance Of A Letter Of Wishes (Video)

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Ocorian

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