As many in the cross-border world will know, the update to Article 913 of the French Civil code with the addition of the DPC which came into force from November 2021 caused major issues with estates where a foreign law applied which did not have an equivalent to French forced heirship provisions.

Previously, we reported on the first consultation paper that the Law Commission published in November 2024. The consultation paper was part of the proposed reform to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (“1954 Act”).

A family has won a long-running dispute with HMRC after the Court of Appeal ruled decisively in their favour over an inheritance tax planning arrangement put in place by their late mother, in a case fought all the way from the First Tier Tribunal by the Will, Trusts & Estate Disputes team, here at Buckles Law.

In this article, we will examine the recent High Court case of Lamba -v- Enfield LBC which serves a stark reminder to landlords to review the contents of their lease before serving any statutory notices.

For many British nationals, the legal position of living in Spain has felt increasingly uncertain since the end of free movement. Some people remained in the country after Brexit without fully regularising their status.

One of the most valuable aspects for UK-based families is that children do not have to give up their British nationality when they acquire Spanish nationality.

Making a Will is a responsible and reassuring step. It gives peace of mind that your loved ones are protected and that your wishes are clear.

For many British nationals, the legal position of living in Spain has felt increasingly uncertain since the end of free movement. Some people remained in the country after Brexit without fully regularising their status. Others arrived later and found that the available immigration routes did not reflect the reality of their circumstances.

Since October 2014, the rules governing who inherits when someone dies without a Will (the ‘Rules of Intestacy’) have remained largely unchanged.

A ruling published by Spanish authorities in November 2025 has clarified how Wills made by British nationals before the EU Succession Regulation came into force are treated under Spanish law, with significant implications for anyone who owns property in Spain.

When Liam Payne died in October 2024, he left behind a multimillion-pound estate and a nine-year-old son. What he did not leave behind was a Will. The consequences of that omission are now playing out publicly, and they offer a powerful lesson about why estate planning matters, not just for the wealthy, but for anyone with assets and people they love.

The headlines have sounded alarming. “Probate fees set for massive increase” is the kind of line that lands hard when you are already coping with the loss of a loved one, and another cost added to an already difficult process can feel like an unwelcome burden at the worst possible time. Yet while the rise in probate fees is certainly noteworthy, it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the overall cost of administering an estate.

Employee engagement describes the degree to which an employee feels emotionally committed to, and motivated by, their work and the organisation they work for. It is distinct from employee satisfaction, though the two are connected.

It is a common scenario that a farm owner’s children will grow up working on the family farm on the promise that they will inherit the farm when the present farmer/landowner dies or retires. Unfortunately, it is also common that such agreements are never formally recorded. Often they can become the cause of bitter disputes later when an aggrieved child feels promises they received have not been honoured.

On 27 January 2026, a draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill was published. It represents one of the most significant shifts in property law in England and Wales in decades, aiming to modernise how certain properties are owned and managed

On 27 October 2025, the long-awaited Renters' Rights Bill (the Act) received Royal Assent and became law. Below we will outline key changes brought about by the Act and how these will affect the private rental sector.

Recent news that Prada has agreed to buy Versace in a £1.1billion deal, that brings together two of Italy's biggest luxury fashion brands, highlights the success delivered by the company's owners...

Cryptocurrencies, from Bitcoin and Ethereum to a growing array of digital tokens, are no longer niche financial instruments reserved for tech enthusiasts.

For many employers, work-related stress has traditionally sat within the domain of HR rather than legal compliance. It is acknowledged, discussed and often addressed through wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programmes and internal guidance for managers.

Most people assume the divorce is "done" when the court grants the final order. In law, though, dissolving the marriage and settling the finances are two separate processes.