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Emma Hopton

Cohabitation Disputes: What issues could 'The Addams Family' be facing in their macabre mansion?

The Addams Family, a household filled with family values, or a nightmarish arrangement destined to end in bloodcurdling litigation.  The...

31/10/23
Sarah AlJourani

Sharia Series; void, voidable or non-marriage?

There are currently 3,868,133 Muslims in England and Wales (6.5% of the population.) It’s therefore no surprise that the Law Commission...

30/10/23
Matthew Briggs

The Post-Pandemic World: Considerations for employers when employees work abroad

Our previous article on the post-pandemic work balance focused on the tax implications of employees working abroad, but how does this...

23/10/23
Matthew Briggs

The Post-Pandemic World: Considerations For Employees Who Work Abroad

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant changes in working patterns with many employees choosing to work remotely, including from...

23/10/23
James Wright

Winter v Winter [2023] EWHC 2393 (Ch) - Don’t put all your eggs in one basket

Two brothers brought a claim to challenge the will of their father, on the basis that their parents made mutual wills in 2000 and as...

23/10/23
Leah Corbett

‘The Female Voice’ Panel: Top Tips for Confidence and Making an Impact in Business

As part of our new initiative ‘the female voice’ we hosted an event designed to empower women and foster connections within professional...

06/10/23
Hayley Trim

Who Wants to be a Millionaire? – Planning and Protection

Whether a client has recently come into money (e.g. from an inheritance, lottery win or success on Who Wants to be a Millionaire!), or...

02/10/23
Sarah AlJourani

Sharia Series; Mahr and the English court system.

Mahr (sometimes referred to as mehr) is an obligatory gift provided by a husband to his wife at the time of an Islamic marriage. There is...

29/09/23
Matthew Briggs

Bridging The Generational Gap Through Philanthropy

It is often said about family money that the first generation makes it, the second spends it, and that it is lost by the third...

26/09/23
Nicola Hawkins

Legal Authority To Act For A Loved One Living With Dementia

Today is World Alzheimer's Day. It is estimated there are nearly one million people living in the UK with dementia.  The purpose of World...

21/09/23
Connie Smith

Trusts and Divorce - Considerations for advisors to HNW and UHNW individuals

The family trust is a common vehicle set up to ensure the retention and growth of family wealth through future generations. Many of the...

19/09/23
Nicola Hawkins

Internet Scams and Fluctuating Capacity, A Personal Perspective

Lawyers rarely like to disclose details of their personal lives.  However, I wanted to take the opportunity to advise, following some...

19/09/23
Vicky Lambert

World Suicide Prevention Day

As we approach World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday 10 September; I thought it might be helpful to reflect on the theme of ‘Creating...

08/09/23
Laura Pang

Covid Closures To Probate Offices Still Causing Delays Leaving Grieving People At Risk Of Financial Hardship

Delays in the issue of probate documents hit an all time high in 2023. As at May 2023, the average wait time for a Grant of Probate (on...

08/09/23
Sarah AlJourani

Sharia Series; validity of marriage, a focus on Tousi v Gaydukova [2023]

The Office of National Statistics recorded that in 2019, there were 219,850 legally valid marriages in England and Wales. The number of...

30/08/23
Lara Jackson

McLean v McLean – The High Bar Needed To Establish Mutual Wills

A recent case in the High Court brings in the question of trust when creating a mirror Will with a spouse. Following the death of her...

30/08/23
Nicola Hawkins

Barbie owns the Dream House, so what happens to Ken? - Examining the estate planning and probate issues at stake

By now, you will have likely seen or heard about the new Barbie film, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.  In the film, the Dream...

24/08/23
Tara Smith

‘Enduring Family Relationship’ – Can We Be Friends?

For National Surrogacy week 2023, I wanted to reflect on one particular case from the last year that will give many modern families a...

16/08/23
Antonia Birchall

The Perils Of Pensions in Divorce

It’s critical that, as part of the separation process, couples take time to think about and discuss one of their single most valuable...

13/08/23
Joanna Uzoka

A recap on the surrogacy law reforms – is it finally time for a change?

In March of this year, we had the first insight into the long overdue proposed surrogacy law reforms. This was particularly interesting...

31/07/23
Jules Spanner

Changes in the Tax Landscape for rural clients

Following Brexit, the UK government now has the scope to change farming policy and the whole way in which land is used. With buzz phrases...

31/07/23
Jodie Buck

The legal battle over Aretha Franklin’s last will

Earlier this month, a Michigan court ruled that a 2014 handwritten note, discovered under a sofa cushion at Aretha Franklin’s home, was...

28/07/23
John Bunker

Bank of Mum and Dad – key legal and tax issues helping family get started on the housing ladder

The BOMAD (Bank of Mum and Dad) is the UK’s 9th biggest lender, with thousands of young adults needing help from a family source to even...

26/07/23
John Bunker

Wills and Inheritance Tax Planning in the Age of Stealth Taxes

Will drafting has long been a key planning tool to mitigate Inheritance Tax (IHT), but it is especially important in an age of stealth...

25/07/23
Scott Halliday

LGBT+ Children: Calmness Is Key - An Ongoing Discussion in Family Law

Helping parents manage difficult situations It’s essential that children feel the love and support of their parents as they grow up and...

26/06/23
Yousafa Hazara

A Guide To Sharia Compliant Wills

As with every other aspect of life, Islam has specific laws for the disposal of one’s property after death. The Holy Quran sets out the...

20/06/23
Elizabeth Potter

Changes To Charitable Tax Reliefs – An Estate Planning Perspective

Background During the Spring Budget 2023, the government announced a change to the way that charities are defined for tax purposes in the...

16/06/23
Victoria Upton

What Happens To The Kids When Mum Dies: Guardianship Considerations

With Father’s Day fast approaching, it seems an appropriate time to discuss important points about Guardianship for minor children and...

15/06/23
Vicky Lambert

Domestic Abuse In The LGBTQ+ Community

As we celebrate and honour LGBTQ+ culture and rights this month, it’s important to highlight that survivors and perpetrators of domestic...

13/06/23
James Pavey

Succession planning for farms and estates – when is it too early to start?

Rural business owners take care to minimise risks and maximise opportunities for their business every day. It’s essential the same time...

12/06/23