The “Missing” LPA: A Guide for Children and Carers to Avoid the Deputyship Trap
I’ve spent over 25 years in this industry, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that people are spectacular […]
Why New Pension Rules Will Change the Way You Plan Your Will (What Happens in 2027)
It’s Tuesday, April 28th, 2026. We are officially less than a year away from one of the biggest shake-ups in
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Dementia, Decision-Making and Planning Ahead A recent report commissioned by Alzheimer’s Society, The Lived Experiences of Dementia 2025, highlights something
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Lifetime Trusts and Care Fees – Current Thinking
Lifetime trusts are often promoted as a way to protect the family home from care fees. However, the legal position
When ‘The One’ is Actually ‘The Three’: Wills for Modern, Complex Families
Are you in a NON-TRADITIONAL FAMILY? The "traditional" British family model of one husband, one wife, two children, and a
LPA Health and Welfare vs Property and Finance: Which Is Better For Your Future?
If I had a pound for every time someone asked me, “Stephen, do I really need both types of Lasting
Easy Ways to Save Inheritance Tax in 2026
Let’s be honest: nobody likes the idea of the taxman hovering over their funeral like an uninvited guest looking for
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Protecting Every Child’s Inheritance in a Blended Family
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Do You Really Need a Will if You’re Not Married? (The Truth About “Next of Kin” Myths)
I hear it at least three times a week. "Oh, we don’t need Wills, Steve. We’ve been living together for
Does Inheritance Tax Planning Really Matter in 2026? Why Frozen Thresholds are a Trap for Families
Let’s be honest: talking about Inheritance Tax (IHT) is about as exciting as watching paint dry, on a rainy Tuesday,