Sep 17, 2026 | Wills & Probate
A deed of variation can allow beneficiaries to change how an inheritance is distributed after someone has died, without the need for lengthy legal proceedings. What Is a Deed of Variation? A deed of variation is a formal agreement that changes the terms of a will or...
Aug 26, 2026 | Civil Partnerships, Cohabitation, Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, Trusts, Wills & Probate
The death of a loved one can raise many practical and legal questions, particularly when property is involved. One of the most common is: “what happens to a jointly owned property when one of the owners dies?” The answer depends largely on how the property...
Apr 16, 2026 | Child Law, Family Law
When parents separate, one of the immediate concerns is how their children will be financially supported going forward. Child maintenance is designed to ensure that a child’s day-to-day needs continue to be met, but the way it is calculated, and sometimes challenged,...
Dec 18, 2025 | Financial Settlement on Divorce
It’s a common assumption that once a divorce is granted, all financial ties between the couple automatically end. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be further from the truth, and it’s a misunderstanding that can have serious consequences years or even decades down the...
Jan 14, 2025 | Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, Wills & Probate
According to a study published by Today’s Wills and Probate – undertaken by financial service provider Canada Life – millions of Britons remain blind to the new inheritance tax (IHT) rules that will impact pensions from April 2027. “…only 6% of adults have...
