Few areas of Wills law stir as much concern among practitioners as undue influence. The idea that a person’s last wishes could be threatened by another’s pressure strikes at the heart of testamentary freedom.
This article outlines the current law relating to stepchildren’s rights under Wills and intestacy, as well as their ability to claim provision from an estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
One of the most striking changes proposed in the Law Commission’s recent Final Report on Wills law is the recommendation that marriage or civil partnerships should no longer automatically revoke a Will.
The Society of Will Writers (SWW) Annual Conference 2025 brought together members, partners, and professionals from across the estate planning and private client sectors for two inspiring days at the Hilton East Midlands.
Today is the final day to secure tickets, this time next week we’ll be opening the doors to the 2025 SWW Conference on the 6th and 7th of October.
The Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act; it came into effect on 27th June 2025. What was the reason for this though?
We’re now just two weeks away from the 2025 SWW Conference on the 6th and 7th of October. This year’s programme is packed with insightful sessions from leading voices in the profession and beyond.
One of the most striking proposals in the Law Commission’s 2025 report is the potential introduction of a judicial dispensing power. This would give the court authority to declare a Will valid even where it does not meet all the required formalities, provided that it is satisfied the deceased intended the document to operate as their Will.
Learn how a Deed of Variation lets families adjust inheritances, reduce inheritance tax (IHT), and create fairer outcomes after a loved one’s death.
When planning an estate, one of the most critical steps is understanding the risks that may lead to disputes later on.
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