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17th July 2025

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…

Mia Dixon
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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…

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31st March 2025

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…

Danielle McGurk
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16th December 2024

“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,…

Emily Evans
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31st October 2024

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…

Bruce Clarke
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8th October 2024

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…

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18th September 2024

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…

Bruce Clarke
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13th September 2024

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…

Bruce Clarke
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2nd August 2024

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,…

Rebecca Jones
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