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Inheritance Disputes Are Rising – Here’s How to Protect Your Family

Posted on 24 March 2026 by Jane Hunter
Inheritance Disputes Are Rising – Here’s How to Protect Your Family
Inheritance disputes are becoming increasingly common across the...
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Blended Families and Wills: Avoiding Disputes Between Children and Stepchildren

Posted on 23 March 202623 March 2026 by Jane Hunter
Blended Families and Wills: Avoiding Disputes Between Children and Stepchildren
Blended families are increasingly common across the UK....
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Pensions and Inheritance Tax: Big Changes Coming in 2027

Posted on 23 March 202631 March 2026 by Jane Hunter
Pensions and Inheritance Tax: Big Changes Coming in 2027
From 6 April 2027, the way pensions are...
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Inheritance Tax, Pensions and Property: Understanding Current Rules and Possible Future Reforms

Posted on 23 February 202623 February 2026 by Jane Hunter
Inheritance Tax, Pensions and Property: Understanding Current Rules and Possible Future Reforms
Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT)...
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Helping Your Child Buy a Home: How to Protect Your Gift if Their Relationship Ends

Posted on 19 February 202619 February 2026 by Jane Hunter
Helping Your Child Buy a Home: How to Protect Your Gift if Their Relationship Ends
Quick Answer: If you’re giving your child money...
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Are Asset Protection Trusts Really Protecting You?

Posted on 1 October 20251 October 2025 by Jane Hunter
Are Asset Protection Trusts Really Protecting You?
Asset protection trusts – also known as asset...
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From Selfies to Spotify – Why Digital Assets Matter in Your Will

Posted on 23 September 202523 September 2025 by Jane Hunter
From Selfies to Spotify – Why Digital Assets Matter in Your Will
We live our lives online. We bank on...
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Why putting a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney in place really matters

Posted on 30 June 2025 by Jane Hunter
Why putting a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney in place really matters
Why putting a Health and Welfare Lasting Power...
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Why DIY Wills Can Be a Costly Mistake

Posted on 18 June 2025 by Jane Hunter
Why DIY Wills Can Be a Costly Mistake
With the increasing accessibility of artificial intelligence and...
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Planning for Pets in Your Will

Posted on 23 April 202529 October 2025 by Jane Hunter
Planning for Pets in Your Will
Here at mlplaw, our Wills, Trusts and Probate...
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Inheritance Tax For Farmers: What Now?

Posted on 19 March 202519 March 2025 by Jane Hunter
Inheritance Tax For Farmers: What Now?
In the autumn budget of 2024, the chancellor...
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Is your will still right for you? Here’s why it’s worth checking

Posted on 26 February 202518 March 2025 by Jane Hunter
Is your will still right for you? Here’s why it’s worth checking
As Update Your Will Week (3rd – 9th...
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