Mirror wills: Why legal loopholes are causing a surge in disputes

17/02/2023

A legal loophole in wills is becoming increasingly common. 'Mirror wills' are causing more disputes. Find out why here with our solicitor, Anna Kerr.

Wills and Probate

How to deal with a probate property sale

14/02/2023

Selling a house is hard but when it belonged to a loved one, that's tougher still. Read Nicola Birchall's blog post on how to sell a probate property.

Wills and Probate

What to do after you’ve written your will

09/02/2023

A will is one of the most important documents that people write in their lifetime. But once you’ve penned yours, don’t just sit back... our legal director Zoe Fleming explains why.

Wills and Probate

Answered: Your probate questions

02/02/2023

Understanding the process of winding up an estate can be complicated and you may have questions about probate. Here, our head of Wills, Trusts and Probate Team answers your questions.

Wills and Probate

Administering an estate: Why you should plan carefully

23/01/2023

If payments you make on inheritance tax don’t match what HMRC expects it is due to be paid, an investigation can be launched. Find out how to avoid any nasty surprises with careful planning. Zoe Fleming explains more.

Wills and Probate

Update Your Will Week 2023

19/01/2023

Zoe Fleming explains how we are advising people on planning for the future this Update Your Will Week 2023 (23rd – 29th January).

Wills and Probate

Who is responsible for organising and paying for a funeral?

11/01/2023

When a loved one dies, arranging the funeral is one of the first tasks to do. But who is responsible for organising and paying for it?
Read on to find out more.

Wills and Probate

Why DIY wills are a huge risk

09/01/2023

Family disputes regarding the validity of a will are stressful, time consuming and very costly.  Find out how to avoid this by reading Katy Rider's blog on DIY wills.

Disputes and Resolution

Should I gift and leaseback my property?

29/12/2022

Gifting property and leasing it back is a great option for anyone looking to limit the amount of inheritance tax they will pay. Find out more by reading this blog post by our Wills, Trusts and Probate Team.

Wills and Probate

Why Inheritance Tax planning is crucial

11/11/2022

Zoe Fleming, our head of Wills, Trusts and Probates explains why it's crucial, now more than ever, to plan ahead for Inheritance Tax.

Wills and Probate

What is a statutory will?

05/09/2022

Solicitor Anna Kerr has penned a blog post to explain all about what statutory wills are and why they are necessary. Read on to find out more.

Wills and Probate

What to do when someone dies

24/03/2022

Our Wills, Probate and Trusts Team explains what to do when someone dies, as all of their assets and liabilities need to be properly handled. Find out how Marsden Rawsthorn can help.

Wills and Probate

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