London multidisciplinary law firm Hunters Law LLP (Hunters) has announced that Caroline Foulger today joins the firm as Partner in the Private Client Department. Caroline’s arrival bolsters the firm’s growing Private Client Department, now a

England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, has retracted a key claim he made while giving evidence to MPs on assisted dying. He originally suggested that Kim Leadbeater’s Bill would require a higher level

Supporters of a proposed assisted dying law in England and Wales have suggested removing the requirement for High Court judges to approve each case, replacing them with an expert panel to assess applications. Currently, the

The Society of Will Writers has issued binding guidance on the sale of Asset Protection Trust to all of its members. This market leading guidance covers what can and cannot be claimed when marketing these

Nigel Farage has encouraged farmers to persist with “peaceful and persistent” campaigning against new inheritance tax rules, claiming it could lead to change. The Reform UK leader suggested that Labour MPs in rural areas may

Law firm Moore Barlow, which has six offices across the South, has announced the arrival of Sonia Green as a new partner to its Private Wealth team. Prior to joining us Sonia was a partner

Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP (FJG) has welcomed experienced private client solicitor Karina Jowitt as a Partner within the Wills, Life Planning, and Probate team at its Colchester office. Reflecting on her new role, Karina said

A group of leading psychiatrists has warned that the Assisted Dying Bill is being rushed into law and could “undermine daily efforts to prevent suicide,” particularly among the elderly. In a statement, 24 experts expressed

People wanting to maximise their State Pension by plugging gaps in their National Insurance record have contributed to a total of 68,673 years, worth £35 million, using the online service since April last year HM

STEP has launched a ‘Spot the signs’ campaign to raise awareness of the warning signs of financial abuse so that people can better protect loved ones at risk. The ‘Spot the signs’ campaign follows concerns

Premier Solicitors has announced the acquisition of National Will Writers and Carter Westwood, two established providers of estate planning services, for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move reinforces Premier Solicitors’ position as a leading provider

MPs from the Labour Party, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, and Green Party have come together to back a new amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to allow those with neurodegenerative illnesses to