The increase in blended families i.e having children from more than one partner can have a knock-on effect on estate planning and Will writing. It is natural to want to provide for you current children and any children you have from previous relationships, there are two established ways that Will drafters use to cover this...

Economic/Financial abuse is more likely to affect the elderly, some due to their vulnerability and disabilities which make them dependant on others. Some of these helpers will have access to their assets – including online banking and shopping apps. Where can Economic/Financial abuse be found in Private client? This type of abuse can be seen...

When administrating someone’s estate or writing your Will, the subject to consider in modern day society is what will happen to your digital assets? Digital Assets are now an essential and an issue that is likely to have an impact on the majority of our society. Currently, the law for guidance and structure on digital...

The Government has had its report stage on the 27th February 2024 for the amendment to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill. The Bill will introduce a ban on the sale of new leaseholds properties so that properties will be freehold from the outset other than in exceptional circumstances. The Bill will also make long-awaited...

The legislation came into place in 2020 under S9 of the Wills Act 1837, amending it to adapt to all affected during the pandemic. Signing and attestation of Wills (1) No will shall be valid unless— a) it is in writing, and signed by the testator, or by some other person in his presence and...

In recent months, there has been a huge demand for countryside homes from those who wish to relocate having faced the national lockdown in the city. Although on the face of it there may appear to be few hurdles, it is important to bear the following factors in mind when purchasing a new home.  The...