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10th February 2026

Inheritance Tax Planning at the Start of the Year: Small Steps That Can Make a Big Difference

The start of a new year is often a time for reflection and organisation. One area that regularly gets pushed down the list, however, is inheritance tax planning. Read Senior Associate Solicitor Philip Baldwin's blog on some of the considerations.

Read article by Philip Baldwin

A week that changed everything: My journey into the Private Client Team

From day one, I was warmly introduced to the Private Client team, given a tour of the firm, and familiarised with the firm’s databases and systems. I was soon assigned a range of tasks designed to give me a genuine insight into Private Client work.

Read article by Jaskiran Sandhu

9th February 2026

From Ink Quills to Digital Wills - The Pros and Cons of Dragging Will Drafting into the 21st Century

Wills are changing. The Law Commission’s 2025 report, Modernising Wills Law, proposes a seismic shift in testamentary practice: the formal recognition of electronic (digital) wills. This reform aims to reduce barriers to will-making.

Read article by Noel McNicholas

6th January 2026

The Pitfalls of Using AI to Write Your Will

In an age where artificial intelligence can draft letters, design websites and even write poetry, it’s no surprise that people are turning to AI and online templates to create their Wills.

Read article by Charlotte Jenkins

26th November 2025

Living Together Without Tying the Knot - The Hidden Risks for Cohabitees

Living with someone as a cohabitee is increasingly common. In 2005 around 4 million people were cohabiting in the UK and cohabiting couples made up roughly 12–14% of families. Noel McNicholas' looks at the Inheritance Act 1975 implications.

Read article by Noel McNicholas

8th September 2025

Gifting Assets to Avoid Care Home Fees? Why the "7-Year Rule" Doesn't Work

Senior Associate Solicitor Philip Baldwin from our Private Client team tackles a common misconception around care home fee planning and explains why the “7-year rule” might not protect your assets the way you think.

Read article by Philip Baldwin

19th August 2025

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