If you are in business with other people, you should consider your estate plans together. If one of your co-business owners were to die unexpectedly, your livelihood and the livelihood of the people who depend on you could be at risk.

It can be difficult to know how to approach the taboo subject of dying and making a Will. Our free guide can be the catalyst for your conversation and help you to overcome any discomfort and upset.

If your relationship with your spouse or civil partner breaks down, you, your home, your assets and your family circumstances are all affected. The wishes you set out in an existing Will may no longer be appropriate and you’re likely to want to reconsider your estate plans.

Putting a Will in place documents your wishes for your pets' care and can give you peace of mind that your beloved animal will be well cared for.

Best practice is to make a Will in each jurisdiction that you hold assets. Our jurisdiction is England and Wales. If you have property in Ireland, Spain, Cyprus, Mauritius (wishful thinking!) or other countries, you may need a separate Will there.

When Boris was still the Mayor of London in 2016, you’ll remember an announcement that the inheritance tax threshold would be increased to £1m. Here, we provide a simple explanation of the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) and an interpretation of the key aspects of the legislation.

The UK Government introduced the Trust Register to provide greater transparency around the ownership of Trust assets and individuals connected with trusts. We look at the new legal requirements and how they apply to trusts created by a Will.

If you own your home as joint beneficial tenants your co-owner automatically takes your 'share' if you die before them. You cannot make a valid gift of your 'share' in your Will.

Using a stationery form to write your Will may seem like an inexpensive option. Our team regularly review handwritten Wills that contain minor (and major) errors that mean they are not valid or - worse still - don't have the effect that the Will maker intended.

Understanding your legal documents is essential. In this blog we explain the key legal terms used in estate planning.

Reviewing your Will at key times in your life is crucial and any amendments are made promptly as your circumstances change.

According to a 2020 study by the Cremation Institute, nearly 90 percent of all cryptocurrency owners are worried about what will happen to their crypto when they die but fail to make provision so it is not lost forever.