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Modernising Wills: Law Commission Proposes Landmark Reforms To 200-year-old Legislation

The Law Commission of England and Wales has published its final report ‘Modernising Wills Law'. Its recommendations represent the biggest overhaul of the law governing Wills in 200 years.

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Care Fees – Are You Paying The Correct Amount?

A case study revealing how Local Authorities can make errors when means testing, and how strong legal support can ensure that these mistakes are corrected.

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

Should I Limit The Use Of Social Media During A Family Dispute? (4 June 2025)

With social media now woven into the fabric of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in sharing personal moments on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok...

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Capacity In Private Wealth And Inheritance Law—The Critical Role Of Lasting Powers Of Attorney

When managing private wealth and planning for inheritance, one of the most overlooked—but legally crucial—considerations is mental capacity.

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Preventing Predatory Marriage: Abolition Recommendations In The Law Commission's 'Modernising Wills' Report

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Over Half Of UK Adults Financially Dependent On Receiving An Inheritance

United Kingdom Family

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Legal Lens | When Does Non-matrimonial Property Become Matrimonial Property In The Context Of Financial Remedy Proceedings?

United Kingdom Family

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Planning For The Future When You Have A Blended Family

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Do I Have A Legal Right To See A Will?

United Kingdom Family

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Higgs LLP

When Does Non-Matrimonial Property Become Matrimonial Property?

Worldwide Family

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People Focus: Family Law – Charley Kelly

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

Got An Early Dementia Diagnosis? Protect Your Interests Today

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Why Do People Contest Wills?

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Hunters

Modernising Wills: The Law Commission Publishes Its Final Report

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Macfarlanes LLP

UK BNO Visa Requirements (Video)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Latitude Law

Payment Issues In Commercial Contracts From A Customer Perspective: A Short Primer (Video)

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Travers Smith LLP

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Devonshires

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Modernising Wills: Law Commission Proposes Landmark Reforms To 200-year-old Legislation

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