A prenuptial agreement is a document designed to protect your assets in marriage. Whilst there is no one typical prenup...
For many years probate practitioners deciding whether their clients had capacity to give instructions to make a Will have referred...
In years gone by the question of Inheritance Tax (IHT) was one which only really had to be considered by...
The short answer is yes, for the reasons set out below. It is often the case that individuals start and...
According to the latest figures published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy there were 5.5 million businesses...
The UK economy’s necessity for growth is a rallying cry amongst most politicians and business leaders alike, especially in such...
The division of a shared family business amidst divorce can present several challenges, but being able to work together to...
A family business is more than just a commercial concern – it’s usually viewed as the ultimate family asset –...
It is extremely difficult to contest a Will on the grounds of forgery, despite it being both a criminal and...
The widespread popularity of social media, and more recently, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum has given the owners of these...
When Chancellor Jeremy Hunt stood up to present March 2023 budget, it was widely expected that one of the announcements...
Since the UK Trust Register was introduced in 2017, anyone purchasing shares or investments in their own name but for...
Nepotism, whether intentional or not and whether perception or reality, is a risk for family-owned businesses, with there a legacy...
The evolution of digital technology has completely transformed the way in which we go about our day-to-day lives. Banking, communication,...
Death and taxes are inevitable, but with careful planning and forethought, you can be confident that your loved ones will...
When it comes to estate planning, mutual wills are often cited as cautionary tales in the legal world. These unique...
For quite some time, the antiquated Wills Act 1837 has proven inadequate in addressing the complex legal issues of the...
When the Grenfell Tower tragedy occurred in June 2017 it was immediately apparent that the building safety regulations in the...
If you’ve decided to sell your business then it’s vitally important that you take all steps necessary to ensure that...
Nuptial agreements are one way to gain greater assurance of the financial consequences should your marriage result in divorce. Outlining...
Most of those involved in the commercial property sector will be well aware of Part 3 of the Minimum Energy...
The legislation that has been the backbone of commercial leasing in England and Wales for nearly 70 years is set...
At COP26 in Glasgow in 2021, the UK government affirmed its commitment to be a net-zero carbon producing country by...
A helpful reminder of the need of making sure Wills are lawfully executed in compliance with the requirements of the...