News & Insights from our Industry

The Law Commission’s report, Modernising Wills Law, proposes significant reforms to wills legislation in England and Wales, including legalising electronic wills, abolishing automatic revocation upon marriage, and lowering the minimum age to make a will.

Gene Hackman’s passing underscores the importance of updating Wills and naming backup beneficiaries in estate plans.

Avoiding inheritance disputes starts with open discussions about a Will’s contents before death to prevent surprises and misunderstandings.

When someone passes away without a Will, they are said to have died “intestate,” meaning their estate must be distributed according to strict legal rules. Many people assume their closest loved ones will automatically inherit, but this is not always the case.

An LPA is a simple, but powerful document that ensures your wishes are followed and your loved ones are spared unnecessary stress.

In our last post of 2024, we explore some key reasons why it is important to review your Will.

The recent Autumn 2024 Budget has introduced important changes to tax policies, which could have significant implications for estate administration and planning.

We are pleased to announce that our trusted partner, Kings Court Trust, has been awarded Probate Provider of the Year (South) at the British Wills & Probate Awards 2024.

The need for probate doesn't depend solely on the estate's value but rather on how the assets are held and which financial institutions are involved.

In the context of estate administration, a gift is anything that has value, such as money, property, and possessions.

Choosing an executor for your Will is one of the most important decisions you'll make in estate planning...

When you draft a Will, you’re not just investing money into having it professionally written...

White Deer Legal have joined forces with the UK’s leading cancer charity - Cancer Research UK...

Protective Property Trusts (PPT) offer a solution to help safeguard a beneficiaries' interests...

Many of us now live substantial portions of our lives in the digital realm, relying on social media, blogs...

In the UK, the Executor of a Will is responsible for managing the estate of a deceased person, paying any debts and taxes, and...

When someone dies without a Will (known as intestacy) in England and Wales and they have a living spouse or civil partner, the spouse/civil...

Life is an unpredictable journey, but that doesn't mean we can't prepare for the twists and turns it throws our way...

Your Last Will and Testament contains the very last wishes you get to express in this world, making it an extremely important document...

You’ve decided now is the time to put documentation in place to protect your estate. What next?...