As a wills specialist, one of the most common misconceptions we at KWW Solicitors encounter is that estate planning simply involves writing a will. While a well-drafted will is the cornerstone of any robust estate plan, it’s often just the beginning. For many individuals and families, particularly those with complex circumstances or significant assets, the
Unsurprisingly given that almost two centuries have past since the Wills Act of 1837 was signed into English and Welsh law, it has become hopelessly out of step with modern society. On May 16, 2025, the Law Commission, the independent body that reviews and recommends reforms to the law, delivered a landmark report and accompanying
In the intricate world of UK law, certain documents act as flexible tools, allowing for necessary adjustments and amendments to existing agreements or legal arrangements. One such instrument is the Deed of Variation (DoV). While it might sound complex, understanding what a DoV is and when it can be used is incredibly helpful, particularly in
The UK Wills & Probate Consumer Research Report 2025 reveals a significant and encouraging trend: more of us are finally getting around to making a will. For the first time since records began, more than four in 10 UK adults (41%) now have this crucial document in place. This represents an uplift from 38% in
It was three years ago that we saw the introduction of the no-fault-divorce regime in England and Wales. Until April 6, 2022, navigating divorce often meant wading through a murky swamp of accusations and blame. To legally end a marriage, one party typically had to prove the other was at fault, citing reasons like adultery,
The Government has this week confirmed it plans to launch a consultation on cohabitation, with the overriding concern being the legal rights and protections for women in cohabiting relationships. Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede, the minister overseeing family justice, marriage and divorce, told a House of Commons justice select committee that a formal consultation will be
When a marriage or civil partnership ends, the process of divorce can be emotionally draining and financially complex. You may feel overwhelmed with the changes you are facing as you go through a divorce, and quite often going from a household with two incomes to one can be a struggle. “If you do not own
While the specific terms of any will are up to the individual who makes it, after they have died there may be circumstances where those left behind wish to pass their gift to someone else. “Beneficiaries don’t have to accept their inheritance, whether under a will or under the terms of intestacy,” says Jack Haskew,
While financial assets can be divided relatively easily when settling an estate, this is not usually possible with heirlooms such as a painting, a piece of furniture or individual pieces of jewellery. Even if items are not valuable, such items may be the cause of a dispute between siblings who have set their heart on
If you’ve been following the first series of Love Is Blind UK on Netflix, you’ll be aware that money issues have been a bone of contention among a few of the couples who are preparing to get married just 10 days after meeting. One of the couples – Freddie Powell and Catherine Richards – have
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