by Kate Loosley | 13 Aug 2025 | News, Probate, Wills
The number of contentious probate cases in the UK is rising at an unprecedented rate, with new figures showing that more families are challenging wills and inheritance decisions than ever before. A Freedom of Information (FoI) request has revealed a 56% increase in...
by Kate Loosley | 31 Jul 2025 | Equity Release, Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, News, Wills
As the summer progresses, many individuals are taking the opportunity to reflect on their long-term plans, particularly around wills, inheritance, and later-life finances. With upcoming changes to inheritance tax and new data showing a significant number of adults...
by Kate Loosley | 26 Jun 2025 | News
As summer settles in, many are reviewing their financial plans and thinking ahead to secure their family’s future. With a sharp rise in intestacy cases and ongoing inheritance tax reforms reshaping the landscape, now is an ideal time to focus on clear and proactive...
by Kate Loosley | 29 May 2025 | News
With summer just around the corner and longer, warmer days ahead, many are taking stock of their finances and thinking about the future. At Clarke & Wright, we believe this season of change is the perfect moment to focus on your estate planning, especially with...
by Kate Loosley | 30 Apr 2025 | News
As May ushers in longer days, fresh blooms, and the optimism of spring, many households across the UK find themselves reviewing their finances and legacy plans with a renewed sense of purpose. Yet amid the season’s lightness, one figure casts a long shadow:...