The majority of charity supporters in their 40s and over have written a will (at 61%) and just under one third (31%) of those with wills have included a charitable gift, according to new research

Changes to the outdated, antiquated process of writing a will might finally be around the corner, according to one industry insight, who says that, for too long the legal system has maintained a system that

Many people are forgetting to update key financial information following a divorce, which could have serious implications for their families’ financial futures, new research from L&G has revealed. One in ten people who have divorced

Ellisons has strengthened its Private Client team with the appointment of highly respected tax and trusts specialist, Peter Crix, as Senior Consultant. Based in Bury St Edmunds, Peter’s wealth of experience advising high-net-worth individuals, business

Isleworth will-writers Will Power Estate Protection have joined forces with Cancer Research UK to help highlight the power of gifts in wills to save more lives. The firm based on Swan Street in Isleworth is

As the Spring Statement on 26th March approaches, significant concerns are being raised about the upcoming changes to inheritance tax (IHT), particularly in relation to agricultural and business assets. Partners from law firm Spencer West

The Law Society of England and Wales welcomes the government’s proposed changes to increase legal aid fees. The changes will lead to the highest rate increase after nearly 30 years of underinvestment in our justice

As the Law Society of England and Wales celebrates its bicentenary in Bristol on 13th March, they reflect on the significant impact solicitors in the Southwest region have had on the legal landscape, the local

A senior executive at the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has reassured solicitors that no firm decision has been made regarding the potential removal of client accounts, as reported by The Law Society Gazette. The recent

MPs have debated major welfare reforms announced by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, a package of changes designed to save over £5 billion annually by 2029-30. Kendall outlined the Labour government’s approach, emphasising the

Mortgage advisers are failing the over-50s on later life lending advice by not making them aware of all their options, Key Later Life Finance, equity release adviser, warns. Bank of England figures show more than

Charity Commission warns charities about fraudulent messages recently sent to charities and trustees. The Charity Commission has been made aware of fraudulent communications being sent to charities, trustees, and executives. These deceptive messages often request

The Legal Growth Awards 2025 brought together the brightest in the legal industry for a night of celebration, recognition, and, due to Wilkinson and Fox their entertainment sponsor. The winners of the Legal Growth Awards

Four law firms have been fined a combined total of £47,666 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for failures in complying with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. The breaches, spanning several years, included inadequate risk assessments,

Solicitor John-Paul Dennis has come full circle in his career by joining law firm Jackson Lees Group as a partner and head of the wills, trusts and probate team. He trained as a lawyer at

The Financial Conduct Authority has published research as part of its vulnerability review, which found that 40 per cent of vulnerable customers have disclosed their needs to their financial services provider, the Financial Conduct Authority