While a Will doesn’t expire, it can become outdated if your life changes, so it’s important to review and update it regularly. Here are eight key reasons to consider updating your Will.
We explore how inheritance tax spouse exemption can be claimed for UK domiciled people married to or in a civil partnership with a non-UK domiciled person.
Written by
Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)
and
David Maddock
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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.
Read more on Executors: beware of DWP claims against an estate
BNG is an approach to development and/or land management that aims to leave the natural environment for wildlife in a measurably better state than it was beforehand.
Inheritance Tax Planning: Time is running out for farming families
Agriculture
Insights
From April 2026, farming families and landowners with qualifying property exceeding the new £1 million cap for 100% Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will face a significant Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability.
Written by
David Maddock
and
Tom Chiffers
Read more on Inheritance Tax Planning: Time is running out for farming families
Our inheritance tax specialists examine the inheritance tax bills some families may face if their loved one died without a Will. Contact an IHT solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Read more on Intestacy and unexpected Inheritance tax bills
Everyone should consider how their financial affairs will be dealt with in the event of their incapacity, and, as everyone has been reminded over the past year, old age is not the only cause of incapacity; accidents and devastating illness are also possibilities that should be borne in mind.
Written by
Jacqui Lazare
Read more on Lasting powers of attorney for business owners
New precision breeding legislation will put UK at forefront of Agri-Tech revolution
Agriculture
Insights
The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act provides opportunities to grow crops that are more nutritious and resilient, with the aim of increasing production rates and cutting costs for farmers.
Written by
Laura Mackain-Bremner
Read more on New precision breeding legislation will put UK at forefront of Agri-Tech revolution
