Essex-based law firm Birkett Long has announced the promotion of several valued team members across a variety of departments. These recognitions highlight their ongoing commitment to fostering career growth. The following team members have been

Law firm Holmes Mackillop says that Rupert Murdoch’s failed attempt to give his eldest son control of his media empire brings into sharp focus questions of succession (and of power and control) that arise in

Inheritance Tax receipts for April 2024 to November 2024 are £5.7 billion, which is £0.6 billion higher than the same period last year, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Higher receipts from March 2022

The Supreme Court has made a landmark ruling on the way ‘no win, no fee’ agreements are treated in inheritance claims. Wright Hassall, the firm that represented the appellant in the case, and their client

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has conducted a thematic review of how firms and individuals engage with their professional obligations. This review highlights how firms access, understand, and integrate regulatory information, as well as areas

Kings Court Trust, a provider of probate and estate administration services, has announced the launch of its refreshed brand. They have stated that the rebrand reflects extensive research and a deeper understanding of the needs

Funeral Safe has successfully raised £7 million in growth capital from existing shareholders. The new investment in Funeral Safe, a consumer credit provider specialising in tailored funeral finance that allows individuals to spread the cost

The Institute of Legacy Management (ILM) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. Founded in 1999 to raise awareness of the role of legacy officers as a professional discipline, it now has over 700 members

New Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) claims took an average of 76 working days, or 15 weeks, to process during the 2023/24 financial year. However, some people were left waiting considerably longer, with one application

Farmers’ leaders have urged the Prime Minister to halt proposed changes to agricultural inheritance tax while consultations with the industry take place. National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Tom Bradshaw told MPs that farmers are prepared

The rate of assisted dying in Canada has risen for the fifth consecutive year, though at a slower pace than in previous years. Health Canada released its fifth annual report since the country legalised assisted

Vulnerable individuals in south-east England have reported losing control of their finances and property after engaging with Craybeck Law, a firm based in Essex, as reported by The BBC. At the centre of the controversy

A will written on the back of cardboard food packaging has been upheld as valid by the High Court, allowing Diabetes UK to inherit an estate worth £180,000, as reported by The Guardian. Malcolm Chenery,

The myth that older people are more prepared for retirement is just a myth, according to new research from independent consultancy Barnett Waddingham. Only a fifth of all savers in the UK (19%) have fully

The Liberal Democrats are urging the government to exempt “working farms” from upcoming inheritance tax changes announced in the recent Budget. From April 2026, agricultural properties valued over £1 million will be subject to a

Kelly Greig TEP, Partner at Blick Rothenberg, has been re-elected as worldwide Chair of STEP for a second term, effective 1st January 2025. With over 21,000 members worldwide, STEP’s mission is to inspire confidence in