Disputing Inheritance - What Is Contentious Probate? (Podcast)

From 6 April 2027, the UK government will introduce one of the most significant shifts in pension and inheritance tax (IHT) policy in recent years. These changes could affect how much tax your loved ones pay...

Divorce is a major source of instability for a family wealth-holding structure because it exposes the structure to scrutiny by a powerful and potentially hostile external body – the family court.

Gaslighting can undermine your sense of reality and form part of coercive control in relationships. This guide explains how gaslighting works as psychological manipulation, when it may constitute emotional abuse or coercive control under UK law, and what legal protections are available through family courts when dealing with narcissistic behaviour during relationships and separation.

When a marriage ends, one of the most pressing questions is how finances will be divided. The courts in England and Wales have broad discretion to redistribute assets, guided by principles developed over decades of case law. Understanding how computation and distribution work, and the key principles of needs, sharing, and compensation, can help explain why different families receive different financial outcomes.

Most people assume their Will stays in force until they sit down and write a new one. Many also believe that changing their mind, scoring a few lines through the page or telling the family their wishes have changed will be enough to set the old one aside. Both beliefs are common, and both are wrong.

Divorce in the UK is often described as "no fault" and more straightforward than it used to be, but cost remains a major concern in 2026. This comprehensive guide examines the main elements that influence divorce costs in the UK, from court fees and solicitor charges to property valuations and pension reports. Understanding what drives expenses and how to manage them effectively can help separating couples navigate the financial realities of divorce while minimizing unnecessary costs.

A postnuptial agreement can give married couples and civil partners greater financial clarity during the relationship and if they later separate. It is a legal document that records how the couple intend their assets and financial arrangements to be dealt with if they later separate or divorce.

Choosing the right divorce lawyer can significantly impact your experience during separation. Understanding what qualifications matter, which questions to ask, and how to identify the right fit for your circumstances can help you approach this important decision with greater confidence and clarity.

When a loved one passes away, beneficiaries often face months of waiting before receiving their inheritance while the estate goes through probate. Probate loans offer early access to funds, but they come with significant costs that increase the longer administration takes. Understanding how these arrangements work, what solicitors can and cannot do, and the true financial implications is essential before proceeding.

The Office of National Statistics has released new data on divorce and civil partnership dissolution in England and Wales through 2025, revealing that the average relationship ends after approximately 13 years. With over 105,000 couples legally ending their relationships in 2025 and cohabitation rates rising to 24.3% of coupled households, these statistics highlight the urgent need for comprehensive legal frameworks that address both married and unmarried partnerships.

In the digital age, data privacy is a critical concern for businesses and individuals alike. A key element of any organisation's data protection strategy is its privacy policy.

Birmingham City Council has reached an agreement to settle approximately 6,000 equal pay claims filed by both current and former workers over the past four years. The settlement, reached in collaboration with Unison.

When purchasing a property, one of the key documents you'll receive is the Land Registry title plan.

In this month's episode, we will cover an introduction into managing a redundancy process. We will discuss when a redundancy process may be needed and talk through the various steps...

Section 172 (1) Companies Act (CA) is one of the key provisions under UK Corporate Governance.

The newly elected Labour government plans significant changes to Private Wealth and Inheritance, including abolishing non-domicile status, raising Capital Gains Tax, reforming inheritance tax reliefs, and enhancing HMRC's capabilities to tackle tax avoidance.

In the case of Heskett v Secretary of State for Justice, the EAT considered whether the ‘absence of financial means' was sufficient to be considered a "legitimate interest" capable of justifying indirect age discrimination.

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has set out the benchmark in determining the line for trade mark infringement of foreign websites selling to UK customers. In a nutshell, Lifestyle Equities' ("Lifestyle").

In this month's episode, Jo Boxhall and Alex Harper are following the introduction to disability discrimination by doing a deep-dive into the failure to make reasonable adjustments.

In this month's episode, we will cover an introduction into discrimination with a particular focus on race discrimination under the Equality Act.