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The Law Commissioner’s update to the Wills Act 1837 – Electronic Wills

Posted on November 20, 2025 at 11:26 am.

Written by Sophie Wilson

Reading time: 3 minutes

The Law Commissioner's update to the Wills Act 1837 recommends that electronic wills...

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• Wills & Inheritance

Blended Families and Wills: Avoiding Disputes

Posted on November 20, 2025 at 10:55 am.

Written by Lesley Harrison

Reading time: 2 minutes

Without clear instructions in your will, disputes can arise...

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• Family

Christmas Contact Arrangements: A Practical Guide for Separated Parents

Posted on November 20, 2025 at 10:00 am.

Written by Melanie Bridgen

Reading time: 5 minutes

Tips and considerations to help parents navigate Christmas contact effectively...

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• Accident & Medical Negligence Claims

Concerns Over Delays To National Maternity Review

Posted on November 19, 2025 at 2:40 pm.

Written by Danielle Young

Reading time: 3 minutes

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• Individuals
• Wills & Inheritance

Sibling Inheritance War

Posted on November 19, 2025 at 12:08 pm.

Written by Faye Dunkley

Reading time: 2 minutes

Following the death of their mother, two siblings have found themselves in a battle for...

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• Individuals

Court of Protection make Best Interest Decision for P to relocate to another country for Medical Treatment

Posted on November 19, 2025 at 11:56 am.

Written by Stuart Parris

Reading time: 3 minutes

The Court of Protection makes crucial decisions for individuals who lack mental capacity...

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• Family

Resolve Family Disputes Quickly Before Christmas With Mediation

Posted on November 19, 2025 at 11:38 am.

Written by Gayle Rowley

Posted on November 19, 2025 at 11:38 am.

Written by Harriet Starkey

Reading time: 3 minutes

The benefits of choosing mediation before Christmas...

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• Wills & Inheritance

Proprietary Estoppel: Scott v The Estate of Richard Norman Scott and Others [2025]

Posted on November 19, 2025 at 11:35 am.

Written by Ronny Tang

Reading time: 3 minutes

This case shows how courts weigh benefits against detriments in...

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• Individuals

Damages in GDPR: Has the case of Farley and others v Paymaster (1836) Ltd (trading as Equiniti) set out a...

Posted on November 19, 2025 at 11:33 am.

Written by Giacomo Ciccognani

Reading time: 3 minutes

The Court of Appeal recently handed a judgement that changed...

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• Wills & Inheritance

Proprietary Estoppel: Maile and Another v Maile and Others [2025] EWHC 2494 (Ch)

Posted on November 19, 2025 at 10:57 am.

Written by Ronny Tang

Reading time: 3 minutes

This case demonstrates how informal assurances and short reliance periods failed...

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• Wills & Inheritance

Burgess v Whittle [2025] ChD: When a Probate Challenge Becomes Speculative

Posted on November 18, 2025 at 3:08 pm.

Written by Amrik Basra

Reading time: 4 minutes

The results of this case serves as a stark warning to anyone contemplating a speculative...

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• Individuals

Charitable Purpose Soft Opt-In

Posted on November 18, 2025 at 11:45 am.

Written by Faye Dunkley

Reading time: 3 minutes

The ICO is introducing new rules from January 2026 allowing charities to use a ‘charitable...

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