We are pleased to share the next speaker in our SWW Conference 2026 line up, Katie Latham!
As Conference gets ever closer, we have more speakers we would like to share. This week we are pleased to introduce Helen Forster!
This very recent case considered a challenge of a will by an adult child under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and gives useful guidance on how Courts deal with claims brought by adult children as well as what “reasonable financial provision” actually means.
In our next instalment of SWW Conference speaker features, we are hearing from David Jones.
For the third instalment of the speaker features, we want to introduce you to Antony Brinkman, Chair of the Professional Standards Board.
When you purchase a property with someone else, you will be asked how you want to own the property. In England and Wales, a property can be held as either joint tenants or tenants in common. However, each ownership is different so let’s explore what they are and what you can do with the share as this is important for the purposes of will writing.
In our last article we looked at some potentially common issues you as an estate planner could face from a client. This article will hopefully provide some helpful tips on what you can do to address such situations
For the LGBTQ+ community, having an estate plan and writing a will is extremely important. To celebrate pride month, and to provide some insight into estate planning for LGBTQ+ families, we are taking a look at the places that are overlooked when making a will, and the unique challenges that this community faces when planning for their futures.
The instruction taking process for Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney can be a timely and sensitive process for clients. For this reason, it is important to have a good and trusting relationship with your clients where they feel comfortable that their wishes are being listened to and implemented in their estate planning documents, where possible.
Recent reports have highlighted a significant increase in probate delays across England and Wales, with some estates taking far longer than expected to administer.
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