Cohabitating couples and intestacy: how to protect your loved one from financial hardship after death. Many cohabiting couples in England and Wales believe they have the same legal rights…
Change to Deprivation of Liberty Law
A Major Change to Deprivation of Liberty Law: What the Supreme Court’s 2026 Decision Means for You The Supreme Court has this week delivered a landmark judgment in A Reference…
Changes to Pensions and Inheritance Tax from 2027
Inheritance Tax changes from 2027 Historically, many pension pots fell outside the Inheritance Tax (IHT) net, especially when passed through discretionary trusts. However, with growing pension wealth and evolving estate…
This type of order brings an end to all remaining financial claims between you, meaning neither party can pursue further applications in the future. As a clean break order…
Is a prenuptial agreement worth it?
What is a prenuptial agreement? A prenuptial agreement is an agreement made by a couple voluntarily before marriage or civil partnership. The agreement specifies the assets each party has…
What information do I need to provide in financial disclosure? You and your spouse/partner need to complete a Form E financial statement, the following information and documentation need to be…
Legal Aid Eligibility in Court of Protection Cases
Financial eligibility The first step to working out if you are eligible for legal aid is to consider your financial status to determine if you are financially eligible. You will not…
Most fees are increasing between 6% – 7%. One application fee that will be reduced is the fee for British Citizenship applications for children that has decreased from £1241 to…
Bail Act Changes: What the Sentencing Act 2026 Means for Defendants
A new test for bail: “no real prospect of immediate custody” The biggest change is the introduction of the new test: “no real prospect of immediate custody.” Previously, the test was…
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