Understanding Lifetime Gifting: A Practical Guide for Families Thinking About Their Estate Plans
Discover how lifetime gifting can reduce Inheritance Tax, support loved ones and strengthen your long‑term estate plans.
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New Passport Rules Introduced in February 2026: What They Mean for Families and Child Travel
Find out what the February 2026 passport changes mean for families, dual‑nationality children and international contact arrangements.
Protecting the Family Farm: What the Incoming Allowance Means for Agricultural Property Relief
With a new £2.5 million cap on Agricultural Property Relief coming in 2026, farm owners could face fresh inheritance tax challenges. This article explains what’s changing, which assets qualify, and how early planning can help safeguard the family farm.
Judge Halts Father’s Supervised Contact With Children Amid Welfare Concerns
A family court has ruled that a father should not currently have supervised contact with his two children, finding that restarting face‑to‑face contact would pose too great a risk of emotional harm.
Inheritance Tax Reforms Could Put Families at Financial Risk, Warns the Law Society
Upcoming IHT reforms could create serious challenges for those handling a loved one’s estate. Learn why experts are urging caution as the Finance Bill progresses.
Coercive Control in Divorce: Court Cuts Wife’s Settlement by 40%
This case explores how the courts approach financial settlements when coercive or controlling behaviour has played a role in the relationship.
Buyer Beware: What Happens when a Seller Fails to Disclose a Property Defect or Dispute?
If a seller has given false or misleading information about a property, you may have legal remedies. Here’s what buyers should know.
Court Rules Landlords Cannot Force Entry for Safety Checks
Court Confirms Limits on Landlord Access Rights A County Court judge has ruled that landlords have no legal power to force entry into a tenant’s home to carry out inspections, repairs or gas-safety checks, even where a court has already ordered the tenant to provide access. Southern Housing sought permission to force entry into the
Ground Rent to be Capped under Government Reforms
The Government has published draft legislation proposing major reforms to leasehold ownership, including a cap on ground rent and a move towards commonhold. These changes could have significant implications for both leaseholders and freeholders in England and Wales.
Why Prenuptial Agreements Matter: Lessons from a Whirlwind Celebrity Marriage
Katie Price’s rapid wedding shows how little time couples sometimes have to protect their assets. Learn why prenuptial agreements are crucial.