by Kate Loosley | 24 Jun 2026 | Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, LPAs, News, Pensions, Probate, Tax, Trusts, Wills
July brings the biggest proposed reform to family law in a generation, and for many of the families we advise, it raises questions worth answering now rather than later. The government’s cohabitation consultation, a rise in probate fees taking effect this month,...
by Kate Loosley | 29 May 2026 | Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, LPAs, News, Probate, Tax, Trusts, Wills
June tends to bring a particular kind of clarity. The school year is winding down, holidays are being planned, and for many of the families we work with, there is a natural impulse to get things in order before the summer – not because estate planning is usually...
by Kate Loosley | 22 Apr 2026 | Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, LPAs, News, Probate, Tax, Trusts, Wills
This year has brought no shortage of reminders that estate planning is becoming more complicated, more contested and, for many families, more urgent. Probate delays are still leaving estates tied up for months or even years, disputes are rising as more families turn...
by Kate Loosley | 29 Jan 2026 | Equity Release, Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, LPAs, News, Wills
February is often a time when early-year intentions begin to turn into practical decisions. With tax changes on the horizon and continued shifts in how families live, work and plan for the future, it is a timely moment to assess whether existing arrangements remain...
by Kate Loosley | 12 Nov 2025 | Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, LPAs, News, Will Trusts, Wills
With the Autumn Budget now just two weeks away, speculation is building around what Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce on 26 November. For those considering their financial future, from managing retirement income to passing on wealth to the next generation, this...
by Graham | 21 Jan 2024 | LPAs
A lasting power of attorney is a critical legal provision that enables you to designate someone to take charge of your affairs if you lose the capacity to do so. This guide succinctly explains the types of LPAs available, provides a step-by-step process for creating...
