It’s Update Your Will Week 2026 — a timely reminder of why keeping your will up to date matters. This blog explains how a current, legally valid will protects your loved ones, clarifies your wishes for your estate and guardianship, and helps avoid costly disputes. Whether you’ve recently had a major life change or just haven’t reviewed your will in years, we outline key reasons to check it now and make sure it reflects your intentions.

Learn what a discretionary trust is, how it works and who’s involved, plus the benefits for protecting assets, providing for loved ones and offering flexibility in estate planning. This article explains how trustees and beneficiaries interact and outlines potential tax implications, helping you decide whether a discretionary trust suits your circumstances.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT are becoming part of everyday life – to seek out information, for practical guidance and to help produce documents, both inside and outside of the workplace. ChatGPT for example, can even explain basic legal concepts. So, you may be wondering: could AI replace the role of a Solicitor […]

Understanding conveyancing timeframes can help you prepare for the legal side of buying or selling a home. This article explains why some transactions complete in 8 weeks while others take 20+ weeks, covering factors like property type, searches, mortgages, chains and unexpected issues — plus practical tips to help your conveyancing run smoother.