Common misconceptions of trusts

Private wealth

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The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.

29 May 2024

Written by

Jodi Howe

Coronation Street storyline – controlling and coercive behaviour

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Controlling and coercive behaviour is subtle and occurs over a prolonged period of time. In the majority of cases the behaviour has slowly escalated over a long period of time to the extent the sufferer is genuinely unaware of what is happening as it becomes a normal part of the relationship.

12 December 2025

Written by

Rayner Grice

Data protection – are you compliant?

Information technology

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Data protection legislation in the UK was overhauled in 2018, with enhanced obligations being placed on businesses to protect personal data.

28 January 2025

Written by

Amy Peacey

Executors: beware of DWP claims against an estate

Wills & probate

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We explain how executors of an estate can protect themselves from personal liability to debtors – including overpayment recovery from the DWP. Need help managing an estate? Contact a specialist solicitor now on 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation.

13 September 2019

Farm Business Structures Part 3: How do I incorporate a farming partnership?

Agriculture

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Tom Potts, from our corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, providing information on the different options and helping you identify the best option for your farm.

21 February 2024

Written by

Tom Potts

Farm Business Structures Part 4: Do I need a shareholders’ agreement for my farming business?

Agriculture

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Tom Potts, from our corporate team discusses the importance of having a shareholders’ agreement for agricultural businesses.

6 March 2024

Written by

Tom Potts

Guide to effective mediation: your questions answered

Civil dispute resolution

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Our accredited mediators answer commonly asked questions about the mediation process, including how to choose a mediator and get the most from pre-mediation.

27 September 2022

Helping separated parents access their children during lockdown

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Distressed parents whose legal rights around access to their children were not settled before the lockdown began are being urged to think creatively about their current options.

30 April 2020

Written by

Rayner Grice

Helping you make a Will: which Will suits you?

Insights

Arguably the most important document the average person will sign during their lifetime is a Will; after all, which other document deals with all your assets and decides who will receive them after your death?

2 December 2024

How to prevent Will disputes

Civil dispute resolution

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With more people disputing Wills every year, our specialist Wills solicitors suggest you take legal advice early to avoid financial and familial stress later.

5 April 2024

Written by

Bonita Walters

Imaging orders: Is the search over?

Civil dispute resolution

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In this digital age the focus of searches is often digital devices with a particular concern that data on those devices will be deleted, destroyed or lost.

7 October 2021

Written by

Louise Goodwin

Common misconceptions of trusts

Coronation Street storyline – controlling and coercive behaviour

Data protection – are you compliant?

Executors: beware of DWP claims against an estate

Farm Business Structures Part 3: How do I incorporate a farming partnership?

Farm Business Structures Part 4: Do I need a shareholders’ agreement for my farming business?

Guide to effective mediation: your questions answered

Helping separated parents access their children during lockdown

Helping you make a Will: which Will suits you?

How to prevent Will disputes

Imaging orders: Is the search over?

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