Second marriage and inheritance issues: what to consider

Family law

Insights

Second marriage can complicate inheritance. Our Wills specialists explain how to balance the financial needs of your children and your second spouse.

4 June 2025

Written by

Jacqui Lazare

Second marriages later in life

Family law

Insights

If you are considering a marriage later in life what factors should be considered and how can trusts help? What about jointly owned assets and what if this marriage ends in divorce?

15 November 2020

The Right to Roam: Balancing landowners’ interests and public access

Agriculture

Insights

The Right to Roam has been brought back into the public debate following recent rumblings from Labour about extending rights for ramblers across England and Wales. For more information contact our team online.

21 November 2023

Written by

Esther Woolford

Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

Commercial contracts and agreements

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Heads of term can be problematic, particularly where discussions stall or the parties fail to enter into the main contract. In this article we set out the most common issues which arise in relation to heads of terms.

19 March 2024

Written by

Amy Peacey

What really happens when someone dies without a Will

Private wealth

Insights

When someone dies without a Will in place, the confusion and uncertainty that follows is stressful and time consuming for all involved.

3 June 2025

Written by

Laura Case

When the game ends: Divorce in the world of sports

Family law

Insights

In 2025, sports-related divorces are drawing more attention than ever. Here’s what makes them unique – and what athletes (and their advisors) need to know.

17 June 2025

Written by

Chris Longbottom

Wills, inheritance tax and adult children living at home

Wills & probate

Insights

We consider the inheritance tax implications for adult children still living at home. Need advice? Call 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

13 February 2019

Written by

David Maddock

An MOT for your Will?

Wills & probate

Insights

Our lives and finances are not static so we should not expect our Will to cater for our changed circumstances without alterations being made to it.

21 September 2020

Can a divorce financial settlement be reopened?

Family law

Insights

It is possible to reopen and change a divorce financial settlement, but rare. Our Family Law specialists explain when a court might allow it.

10 June 2022

Can Labour deliver more agricultural mutuals & co-operatives?

Agriculture

Insights

With a new Government crossing the threshold at Number Ten this week, head of our agricultural sector, Esther Woolford, discusses how Labour will make their pledge to double the number of agricultural co-operatives and mutuals a reality.

5 July 2024

Written by

Tom Potts

Clarke Willmott improves care home’s draft rating

Healthcare

Insights

A care home with an overall rating of good received a draft inspection report with an overall rating of inadequate. We successfully challenged the proposed new rating leading to a higher rating in the published report.

10 September 2021

Written by

Rich Eldridge

Second marriage and inheritance issues: what to consider

Second marriages later in life

The Right to Roam: Balancing landowners’ interests and public access

Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

What really happens when someone dies without a Will

When the game ends: Divorce in the world of sports

Wills, inheritance tax and adult children living at home

An MOT for your Will?

Can a divorce financial settlement be reopened?

Can Labour deliver more agricultural mutuals & co-operatives?

Clarke Willmott improves care home’s draft rating

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