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Thinking about the unthinkable

Is the law keeping up with modern family relationships? Is the aging population causing concerns over capacity? Can you really leave your inheritance to whomever you wish?

Life, law and lineage are interlinked, whether you’re planning ahead for the future or dealing with an unthinkable family issue. In these articles, we analyse the interplay between these areas, with a particular focus on how the UK law impacts family dynamics and succession.

Features

07 July 2022 - Article

Why your Will may not be the last word

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30 June 2022 - Article

Whose ‘best interests’ are really at heart in the UK Court of Protection?

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16 June 2022 - Article

The generation gap causing headaches for trustees

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09 June 2022 - Article

To stay in control, plan to lose capacity

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26 May 2022 - Article

How to avoid a boom in UK succession disputes

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19 May 2022 - Article

Inheritance law is failing modern families

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Dawn Goodman

Senior counsel | UK

Natasha Stourton

Partner | UK

Stephen Richards

Partner | UK

Julia Abrey

Partner | UK

Paul Hewitt

Partner | UK

Steven Kempster

Partner | UK

How we can help

Trust, estate and inheritance disputes

Disputes are often complicated and can be highly stressful. With so much at stake, we can help you explore your options.

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Modern relationships

Relationships can be complex. And the changing world we live in has affected every aspect of them.

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Your Will, your legacy

Demystifying the process of creating a Will through a series of Q&A videos.

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