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Have a will? It may not be enough to secure your wishes – here’s what you need too MoneyWeek17:17
Alex Salmond did not apply for legal aid for his criminal trial The Scottish Herald06:20
LeO reveals ‘significant rise’ in demand for help, with conveyancing receiving most complaints Today's Conveyancer05:21
Smooth Radio DJ battles sister over their late mother's £1.2million estate in court 'war of… MailOnline14:33
Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is… The Conversation (UK)13:31
Midlands law firm bolsters team to tackle rise in disputes over wills Shropshire Star12:10
The ideal age to write a will – and it could be younger than you think The Independent12:23

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Hannah Dart contributes to The Times on Smart estate planning to create a lasting legacy Mishcon de Reya (Press Release)14:50 6-Nov-25
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Alex Salmond did not apply for legal aid for his criminal trial The Scottish Herald06:20 6-Nov-25
LeO reveals ‘significant rise’ in demand for help, with conveyancing receiving most complaints Today's Conveyancer05:21 6-Nov-25
Alex Salmond's widow may be forced to sell family home but court battle against SNP and Nicola… Scottish Daily Express12:55 5-Nov-25
Alex Salmond's widow Moira could be forced to sell family home to pay off debts The Scotsman10:02 5-Nov-25
FBC Manby Bowdler strengthens Birmingham team to tackle rise in disputes over wills Insider Media06:01 5-Nov-25
Teen who drowned with dad on yacht leaves mum tragic gift from beyond the grave The Mirror15:33 4-Nov-25
Smooth Radio DJ battles sister over their late mother's £1.2million estate in court 'war of… MailOnline14:33 4-Nov-25
Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is… The Conversation (UK)13:31 4-Nov-25
FTX estate to abandon its foreign payout freeze plan after intense pushback Invezz12:10 4-Nov-25
Midlands law firm bolsters team to tackle rise in disputes over wills Shropshire Star12:10 4-Nov-25
Midlands law firm bolsters Birmingham team to tackle rise in disputes over wills Express & Star11:54 4-Nov-25
Julie McMahon promoted to partner at Bto LLP Scottish Legal News10:03 4-Nov-25
University of Lancashire and Liverpool Media Academy support new legal podcast production Prolific North08:57 4-Nov-25
Exclusive: Ol’ Dirty Bastard Estate Targets Global Counterfeiters In Multi-Million Dollar Battle All Hip-Hop20:11 3-Nov-25
Alex Salmond case against government 'to proceed' despite financial revelations The Scottish Herald13:48 3-Nov-25
The ideal age to write a will – and it could be younger than you think The Independent12:23 3-Nov-25
Experts reveal the ideal age to write a will – and it might be younger than you think Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:17 3-Nov-25
Bto promotes Julie McMahon to partner Scottish Financial News11:51 3-Nov-25
BK Plus acquires Geens and Wells Richardson Accountancy Today10:37 3-Nov-25
LCP calls for ‘provisional basis’ probate to aid those winding up loved ones’ estates Money Marketing08:24 3-Nov-25
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Solicitor shares the common mistakes people make with their wills The Independent11:00 31-Oct-25
Daughter cut out of her mother's £1.1million fortune after falling out with her eldest brother… MailOnline09:54 31-Oct-25
Oxfordshire law firm named Business Support Team of the Year This is Oxfordshire05:47 31-Oct-25
Car Boot King's ex-cleaner wife wins £43m legal battle with disinherited son Knutsford Guardian17:54 30-Oct-25
I gave my nephew £560k inheritance by mistake, claims lawyer Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:05 30-Oct-25
City lawyer loses inheritance fight over mother's £1.7m fortune with her nephew after claiming… MailOnline11:02 30-Oct-25
Cleaner of millionaire with 19 kids wins £43m inheritance battle over 'favourite' son Daily Star07:39 30-Oct-25
Dad-of-19 multimillionaire's cleaner wins £43m inheritance battle against 'golden boy' son The Mirror19:57 29-Oct-25
Multimillionaire car boot king's cleaner who was left his £43million estate wins battle to keep … MailOnline13:38 29-Oct-25
Well-known family law and private client solicitors join Napthens in Liverpool Insider Media07:33 29-Oct-25
Law firm ranked highly again in prestigious Legal 500 Shropshire Star12:43 28-Oct-25
West Midlands law firm ranked highly again in prestigious Legal 500 Express & Star12:40 28-Oct-25
Blood infection scandal victims demand Rachel Reeves changes rules so they don't lose millions… MailOnline15:29 25-Oct-25
What must I do to leave my body to medical science? Evening Leader07:15 25-Oct-25
John Grisham’s The Widow: a legal mystery that asks if a sleazy lawyer can ever be seen as a ‘good’ victim The Conversation (UK)15:33 24-Oct-25
House of Lords Inquiry: IHT changes create big risks for executors, warn experts Chartered Institute of Taxation14:45 24-Oct-25
The Morning Briefing: Probate disputes soar 37%; How to meet FCA expectations through faster platform transfers Money Marketing08:46 24-Oct-25
Probate disputes soar 37% as expert warns against estate planning ‘delay’ Money Marketing08:46 24-Oct-25
Family feuds over inheritances surge 61% – how to win the game of will wrangling MoneyWeek12:20 23-Oct-25
The common myth over unmarried people living without a will The Independent12:04 23-Oct-25
Firm hire: Litigation lawyer joins BTTJ Law Gazette11:09 23-Oct-25
Family of music icon in £400k row sparked by ‘childhood grudge’ The Independent09:43 23-Oct-25
A historic Warwickshire estate is serving up a surprise Bromsgrove Advertiser07:25 23-Oct-25
Anthony Collins Solicitors Uncovers Hidden Estate Assets Valued at £629,000 Law News17:48 22-Oct-25
Solicitors firm to waive fees for important task for families Ipswich Star09:23 22-Oct-25
'I do not believe staff should benefit from residents' wills', Brierley Hill care home co-owner accused of fraud tells… Express & Star06:18 22-Oct-25
Peter Lynn and Partners open new Gorseinon office and welcome leading legal expert Swansea Bay News13:55 21-Oct-25
A good time to make a will Radio Times Money09:47 21-Oct-25
Solicitor’s online pet tool joins global incubator programme Legal Futures00:10 21-Oct-25
'We delay decisions when life is easy,' says solicitor at Rotary talk Shropshire Star17:53 20-Oct-25
Benefit fraudster failed to declare inheritance BBC12:52 20-Oct-25
Mazur: Law Society advice amid probate and crime concerns Legal Futures00:41 20-Oct-25
Threats, flattery and magic spells: how a crooked care home owner stole £4m from wealthy… Liverpool Echo20:23 19-Oct-25
Leading York-area lawyer publishes new book on international estates York Press07:57 19-Oct-25
Britain’s farmers face grim new inheritance tax reality Spear's WMS12:28 17-Oct-25
Cumbrian legal firm recognised in Chambers Legal Guide 2026 The Carlisle News & Star07:50 17-Oct-25
Paris Jackson's eye-watering inheritance from dad Michael Jackson revealed in new court filing HELLO!17:13 16-Oct-25
Modernising wills Family Law13:10 16-Oct-25
Leading Cumbrian lawyers named among best in UK Business Crack12:04 16-Oct-25
Future of Liam Payne's £24M fortune as Kate Cassidy given deadline to claim The Mirror10:53 16-Oct-25
Struggle over Liam Payne's millions from Cheryl's 'stress' to Kate Cassidy rule The Mirror10:44 16-Oct-25
Michael Jackson estate claims his daughter Paris received $65M in benefits as legal war with… MailOnline22:58 15-Oct-25
Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris has received ‘$65m’ from his estate The Independent17:42 15-Oct-25
Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris has received $65 million from his estate, new court documents… Yahoo! UK & Ireland17:33 15-Oct-25
Gangster Dave Courtney dies 'penniless' after taking his own life with gunshot to the head Daily Star15:35 15-Oct-25
Island charity teams up with lawyers to offer wills at reduced rate Isle of Man Today14:20 15-Oct-25
Karisma Kapoor’s children accuse stepmother Priya of forging Sunjay Kapur’s £3 billion will EasternEye10:44 15-Oct-25
Taylor Rose appoints new partners to strengthen and expand national offering Today's Conveyancer04:52 15-Oct-25
Paris Jackson compares Michael Jackson executors to the Wizard of Oz BANG Premier20:03 14-Oct-25
Wake Smith Solicitors welcomes three new fee earners Insider Media06:06 14-Oct-25
Taylor Rose Announces Strategic Partner Promotions Across Key Legal Divisions Law News18:30 13-Oct-25
This Morning's Emma Kenny recalls Eamonn Holmes' blunder that led to live legal mix-up The Mirror17:33 13-Oct-25
Greenpeace accuse Crown Estate of profiteering from wind farms Air Quality News12:07 13-Oct-25
Crown Estate’s ‘monopoly profiteering’ hampering offshore wind and pushing up bills – Greenpeace Greenpeace UK08:01 13-Oct-25
Make your wishes known with a will Newark Advertiser05:03 12-Oct-25
74% of South East cohabiting couples don't know inheritance rules This is Oxfordshire06:38 11-Oct-25
mfg Solicitors launch division focused on tax and succession planning TheBusinessDesk.com13:29 10-Oct-25
Will my 96-year-old father's estate need probate when he passes? i News07:32 10-Oct-25
JCP Solicitors celebrates trio of promotions as firm invests in future talent Wales 24706:32 10-Oct-25
One of Wales’ best known law firms makes senior promotions Insider Media06:01 10-Oct-25
Allegation over solicitor’s role in will “should never have been made” Legal Futures00:15 10-Oct-25
New practice notes on Finance Bill 2026 changes to inheritance tax agricultural and business property relief Thomson Reuters - Practical Law14:48 9-Oct-25

      
            
      
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