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The 2027 Pension Rule Changes | What They Mean for Your Will and Estate Plan

For many years, defined contribution pensions occupied a unique position in UK estate planning. Beyond providing income in retirement, pensions served as an exceptionally tax-efficient mechanism for passing wealth to the next generation. Historically, unspent pension funds generally sat outside an individual's estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes, meaning standard estate strategy often focused on preserving pension capital wherever possible while using other taxable assets during lifetime. However, following tax changes set to take effect from 6th April 2027, unused pension funds and death benefits will be brought into the scope of Inheritance Tax.

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Is it Time to Reorganise Your Share Structure?

Buying Neighbouring Land

There are many reasons you may want to buy land close to your home. It could provide an extension to your garden, a field for a child’s pony, or alternative access. With the right permissions in place, it could give you additional parking or let you build an extension, or perhaps you believe it has development potential, but it is still important to get the right legal advice.

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Buying Neighbouring Land

When Families Separate | The Role of Mediation

When a relationship comes to an end, there is often a great deal to resolve. From arrangements for children to decisions about the family home, savings, pensions and other financial matters, separation can quickly become complicated. Taking a constructive approach to these decisions can make the process easier for everyone involved, helping to reduce conflict and reach practical solutions more effectively.

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Domestic Abuse | What Funding is Available?

Key Considerations When Selling a Retirement Property

A retirement apartment or house in a dedicated retirement village can reduce the practical burdens of home ownership, like grounds maintenance, and provide access to additional services such as social events. Alongside accommodation for independent living, there may also be options for supported living and further healthcare services, enabling someone to remain in a familiar setting, even if their health support needs increase.

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Key Considerations When Selling a Retirement Property

A Fairer End to Relationships? | What the Proposed Family Law Reforms Could Mean for Co-habiting and Married Couples

There are approximately 3.5 million to 3.6 million cohabiting couples in the UK, representing the fastest-growing family type in the country. This figure accounts for about 17.7% of all family households, with approximately 6.8 million individuals choosing to live together outside of marriage or civil partnership, often believing they have the same rights as married couples. This widespread misconception has fuelled calls for reform in order to provide greater protections and certainty for cohabiting couples who separate.

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A Fairer End to Relationships? | What the Proposed Family Law Reforms Could Mean for Co-habiting and Married Couples