United Kingdom: Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

The Government has launched a 10-week consultation on significant cohabitation reforms in England and Wales, proposing new rights for cohabitees upon separation and intestacy, alongside making pre- and post-nuptial agreements legally binding. Leading legal experts examine recent TLATA decisions and explore what these anticipated reforms may mean for practitioners advising clients in this evolving area of family law.

When a personal representative breaches their duties and causes financial loss to an estate, beneficiaries have several legal remedies available.

Gift and estate planning is rarely a one-time event. For families with significant or complex assets, it is an ongoing process that requires careful coordination between financial, legal, and tax advisors. (dupe)