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Henry Hood Discusses The Unique Challenge Of Pensions In Divorce Settlements In Actuarial Post

Henry Hood, Senior Partner in our Family & Relationships department, highlights how pension assets are still frequently overlooked in divorce settlements...

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Why Your 40s And 50s May Be The Most Important Time To Make A Will

For many people, making a Will is something that is quietly postponed. It is often seen as a task for later life, something to address once retirement approaches or when financial affairs feel settled.

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

Investments In Jersey - Do You Need A Jersey Will?

Jersey's distinct legal framework governs estate succession for international investors holding assets in the jurisdiction.

Jersey Wealth Mgt

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Walkers

Trusts In Transition: Adapting Private Wealth Structures For The Modern World

Modern trust structures face unprecedented challenges from aging populations, evolving family dynamics, and changing investment expectations. How can trustees navigate mental capacity issues...

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Collas Crill

Practical Considerations In Your Will That Make Your Estate Easier To Administer

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

Henry Hood Discusses The Unique Challenge Of Pensions In Divorce Settlements With Actuarial Post

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Challenging Wills In Scotland

Scotland Family

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Henry Hood Highlights The Overlooked Role Of Pensions On Divorce In IFA Magazine

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

What Are The Duties Of A Personal Representative?

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

The Importance Of Lasting Powers Of Attorney

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

What Can A Beneficiary Do If They Have Concerns About The Conduct Of The Personal Representative?

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Practical Governance Tips For Healthy Succession In Taiwanese Family Businesses

Guernsey Commercial

Praxis

The Changing Inheritance Tax Treatment Of Pensions In The UK

United Kingdom Tax

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Promises And Probate: What Scott v Scott Teaches Us About Detriment, Reliance And Proprietary Estoppel

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

What Does A Typical Day Look Like For A Case Manager, When Working With CoP Clients? (Video)

United Kingdom Law Performance

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

UK Employment Rights Act 2025 – April 2026 Changes: What Employers Need To Know (Video)

United Kingdom Employment

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Age Assurance In 2026: What Do Digital Businesses Operating In The UK And EU Need To Know?

United Kingdom Privacy

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Lewis Silkin

What Is US Trade Dress Law And How Does It Apply To The World Of Fashion? (Podcast)

United Kingdom International

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HGF Ltd

Charting The EU AI Act Timeline – Key Dates From Adoption To Application

European Union Technology

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Lewis Silkin

Inheritance Tax Receipts Continue To Rise In Latest HMRC Figures

Recent HMRC figures reveal a sustained increase in Inheritance Tax receipts, driven by frozen thresholds and rising property values. With pensions set to enter the scope of IHT in 2027, more UK families may face unexpected tax liabilities on their estates.

United Kingdom Tax

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Hidden Assets In Divorce: How To Trace And The Court’s Approach To Undisclosed Wealth In The UK

One of the cornerstones of financial remedy proceedings in England and Wales is the obligation on both parties to give full, frank and clear financial disclosure.

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Probate Conveyancing: Selling A Property After A Death

Selling a property following the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. At Anthony Gold Solicitors, we regularly assist families, executors and administrators with the legal process of selling...

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Offshore Trusts Can Now Be Highly Advantageous For Long-term UK Expatriates

The UK Autumn Budget, presented on 26 November 2025, introduced a number of measures that will have an impact on UK and international private clients with interests offshore.

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The Sovereign Group

All Change. Inheritance Tax Changes: Are You Prepared?

United Kingdom Tax

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IR Global

What Is The Role Of An Independent Administrator And How To Choose One

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Why It’s Time To Talk About Wills

United Kingdom Family

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Emergency Guardianship Planning In An Era Of Heightened Immigration Enforcement

United Kingdom Immigration

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IR Global

Using Trusts In Succession

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

A Chip Off The Old Block: Defining Children And Descendants Properly In Jersey And Guernsey Law Trusts

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Collas Crill

Defining Children And Descendants Properly In Jersey And Guernsey Law Trusts

European Union Commercial

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Collas Crill

Missing Wills – All Is Not Lost

United Kingdom Family

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

An Overview Of The Types And Uses Of Guernsey Law Trusts

Guernsey Commercial

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Carey Olsen

The Law Commission's Recommendations On Bringing The Law On Inheritance Into The Modern Era

United Kingdom Family

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Giambrone & Partners

Defining Children And Descendants Properly In Jersey And Guernsey Law Trusts

Modern family structures have transformed the legal landscape of inheritance and trust law in Jersey and Guernsey. From blended families and adoption to same-sex relationships and surrogacy arrangements, determining who qualifies as a 'child' or 'issue' requires careful navigation of evolving legislation, historical distinctions between legitimate and illegitimate children, and the specific dates when trusts and wills were executed.

European Union Commercial

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Collas Crill

Missing Wills – All Is Not Lost

A missing principal will can bring an otherwise straightforward executry to a standstill. Where the deceased has left a will, the executors are required to apply for Confirmation...

United Kingdom Family

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

An Overview Of The Types And Uses Of Guernsey Law Trusts

A trust is created when the legal ownership of property is transferred to or vested in a trustee who thereafter is required by law to manage and administer the property for the benefit of beneficiaries...

Guernsey Commercial

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Carey Olsen

The Law Commission's Recommendations On Bringing The Law On Inheritance Into The Modern Era

A will is one of the most important documents most people will ever draft. However, the law relating to wills remains practically the same as when the Wills Act 1837 was drafted nearly two hundred years ago...

United Kingdom Family

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Giambrone & Partners

The Sean Hughes Case: A Cautionary Tale About The Risks Of DIY And Online Wills

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Contentious Probate Update (Video)

Brie Stevens-Hoare KC discusses an update on contentious probate. The following topics are covered in this webinar...

United Kingdom Family

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Gatehouse Chambers

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...

United Kingdom Family

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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.

United Kingdom Family

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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.

United Kingdom Family

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Rothera Bray

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

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

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

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

A Practical Guide To Lasting Powers Of Attorney In Jersey

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Carey Olsen

Ramadan — Reflecting On Faith, Family And Legacy

Jersey Wealth Mgt

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Carey Olsen

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

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

From Fara'id to firewalls: Islamic succession and offshore structures in Jersey, Guernsey and the Cayman Islands

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Collas Crill

The Autumn Budget 2025: Key Changes To IHT And CGT

United Kingdom Tax

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Wrigleys Solicitors

Born This Way: The End Of Illegitimacy In Jersey Law And Key Changes For Jersey Trusts

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Carey Olsen

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

Varying Trusts In Jersey

Jersey Commercial

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Collas Crill

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

United Kingdom Family

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Buckles Law

Executors Beware

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

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

United Kingdom Family

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

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

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

New Years Resolution – Protecting Your Future With Estate Planning

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Carey Olsen

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Contentious Probate Update (Video)

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Gatehouse Chambers

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

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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

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Higgs LLP

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

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