2025 Roundup: This Year in Succession
As we head towards the close of 2025, it is worth pausing to take stock of a year that has been significant for succession law, estate planning and will writing across the United Kingdom.
What issues can arise with gifts in a Will – Part 2
Our previous article highlighted issues that can arise with gifts made in a Will. The second part of this article will also focus on further issues we have come across with gifts made in Wills.
The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025: A Foundational Change to English Property Law
The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025, which came into force on the 2nd of December 2025, delivers long awaited clarity on the legal status of digital assets.
What Issues can Arise With Gifts in a Will – Part 1
Our first article of the series looked at gifts that can be made in a will. This 2-part article will now look at what issues can arise with gifts made in a Will that we have come across.
Autumn Budget 2025 – First look at the Inheritance Tax impact
Yesterday 26th November 2025 saw Chancellor Rachel Reeves announce her much anticipated autumn budget. There are some changes relating to Inheritance Tax (IHT) to consider and that Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners ought to be aware of.
Gifting in a Will – what gifts can you make?
A key part of the estate planning process is deciding how you would like your estate to be distributed along with any specific gifts you would like to make and who to. This 4-part series explains what gifts can be made in a Will and what you should consider when making them.
Undue Influence and Wills: Rethinking Protection for the Vulnerable: A Look at Proposed Reforms to Wills Law.
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.
Stepchildren and Their Inheritance Rights: Wills, Intestacy, and the Law.
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.
Should Marriage/Civil Partnerships Still Revoke a Will? A Look at proposed Reforms to Wills Law.
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.
SWW Conference 2025
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.
SWW Conference Speaker Feature – Kate French
The SWW Conference 2025 takes place on Monday and we are happy to introduce our last speaker Kate French.
One Week Until the 2025 SWW Conference – Final Call for Tickets
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.
SWW Conference Speaker Feature – Abigail Meades
With less than 2 weeks to go before the SWW Conference 2025 kicks off, we are pleased to share that Abigail Meades will be one of our speakers.
Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill – an Update
The Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act; it came into effect on 27th June 2025. What was the reason for this though?
Two Weeks Until the 2025 SWW Conference – Have You Got Your Ticket?
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.
Reforming Will Formalities: Should the Court Have a Dispensing Power? A Look at proposed Reforms to Wills Law.
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.
SWW Conference Speaker Feature – Antony Brinkman
We are less than a month away from SWW Conference 2025 and we are very pleased to introduce our next speaker Antony Brinkman.
SWW Conference Speaker Feature – Caroline Bielanska
As we continue the run up to the SWW Conference 2025 on the 6th and 7th October; we are excited to introduce Caroline Bielanska.
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