Wills, trusts & probate

Over the years, the documents and processes around registering powers of attorney has changed. Our wills, trusts & probate experts look into ‘EPAs vs LPAs’, and why updating to something […]

Digital lasting powers of attorney are going to change the way in which we can all prepare for the future. The way we create and register lasting powers of attorney […]

The importance of lasting powers of attorney is becoming increasingly well known, with some people opting to make arrangements by themselves. Considering the possibility of a DIY approach, you may […]

Recent research suggests that a large number of young professionals are ambitiously aiming for an early retirement. To effectively plan for the future, however, many are missing out some key […]

Two of Willans’ senior partners and our wills, trusts & probate team have been recognised as leading advisors to high net worth individuals in Gloucestershire and beyond. Rankings released by […]

With further updates on the horizon, our wills, trusts & probate experts highlight the latest changes to pensions and inheritance tax, and what they mean for you. Since the announcement […]

The Law Commission of England and Wales has published its long-awaited recommendations on modernising wills law and bringing testamentary freedom into the 21st century. These recommendations, if implemented, would bring […]

In light of upcoming changes to Business Relief, it’s more important than ever to consider succession planning now. For generations, Business Relief (BR) has enabled business owners to pass on […]

A recent case reported in the media sheds light on the importance of making a valid will, as well as raises the question: should the government make electronic wills legally […]

The residence nil rate band (RNRB) is an additional inheritance tax allowance that can be claimed alongside the usual nil rate band allowance. The RNRB allowance is currently a maximum […]