From 6 April 2027 most unused pensions will count towards your Estate for inheritance tax, and your executors will be responsible for paying any tax due. We explain what changes and what you can do now.
The Government has proposed making some prenups binding on the courts for the first time. We explain where the law stands today, the safeguards being proposed and why there is no need to wait.
The Prime Minister has ruled out changing stamp duty at the 28 October Budget. We explain the current rates, what it means if you are buying now and how stamp duty is paid on your purchase.
New UK Will statistics show 67% of adults have no Will or an out of date one. The full figures, the regional picture and what they mean for your family.
The government has opened a public consultation that could change who is allowed to marry you and where your ceremony can legally take place. Our Family Law team sets out what is being proposed and what stays the same for now.
On 19 June 2026 the government published its Home Buying and Selling Reform Roadmap 2026, a plan to fix a system that too often turns a house move into months […]
If you own a farm, a family business, or you simply expected to pass your estate on tax-free, the rules changed on 6 April 2026. The 2026 inheritance tax changes […]
Spring 2026 marks the start of the most significant shake-up of cohabiting couples' rights in a generation.
Formerly known as the Pathfinder pilot, the newly renamed Child Focused Court has officially ceased to be a trial and has become the new standard for handling private law children's cases.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the umbrella term given to various methods of resolving disputes out of court.
What You Need to Know If you’ve been thinking about setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), now may be the right time to take action. The Office of […]
What is Stamp Duty Land Tax? Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) may be payable by a person if all or part of an interest in property is transferred to them […]
