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What Happens When I Die Without a Will? What Liam Payne’s Case Tells Us
Liam Payne, a former One Direction band member, died in October 2024, age 31, leaving his £24.3 million estate behind and with no instructions on…
Considering a Career in Private Client Law? Here’s Why It Might Be the Perfect Fit
A career in law offers an exciting and dynamic path, but choosing a specialisation can be overwhelming. Understanding the day-to-day requirements and responsibilities of a…
How to Manage Your Digital Assets During Probate
What Are Digital Assets? A digital asset is any electronically created and stored item that is identifiable, accessible, and holds or generates value. As technology…
“I think we’ve lost the Will…” A Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Probate When the Will Has Been Lost
It is more common than expected for Wills to go missing. After all, a Will can just be a couple of sheets of paper! Fortunately,…
The Budget & Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax
There was much speculation about what was to come in yesterday’s budget, particularly around changes to Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax and Rachel Reeves…
Rix & Kay – a unique ethos where all staff are valued
Rix & Kay – a unique ethos where all staff are valued Industry peers praise Rix & Kay in the latest edition of Legal 500…
Trusts and ten-year charges
What is a ten-year charge? Ten year charges are Inheritance Tax charges that apply to most discretionary trusts and certain life interest trusts. They occur…
Trusts, Trustees and Beneficiaries
Trusts, Trustees and Beneficiaries Trusts are a complex area of the law and their origin can be traced back in England to the eleventh and…
Is My Will Still Valid After Divorce?
Is My Will Still Valid After Divorce? Divorce is a significant life event that requires careful consideration of various aspects, including financial arrangements, property division,…
