AI and Litigation: How Technology Can Make Legal Work Smarter, Faster and Safer
Artificial intelligence is changing the way legal work is carried out.
Pension Funds to Come Under the Scope of IHT from April 2027
One of the key announcements of the topical Autumn 2024 Budget was that unused pension funds and lump sum death benefits payable from registered pension schemes…
Reforms to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief
The Autumn 2024 Budget and the subsequent Finance Act 2026 have been the subject of many conversations, especially in so far as it affects inheritance tax (IHT).
Litigation — Can You Recover Your Legal Costs as Damages?
When a business suffers loss because of another party’s wrongdoing, it is natural to assume that all additional expenses caused by that wrongdoing…
Deeds of Variation and Disclaimers
In certain cases, a beneficiary may not be willing to accept their entitlement, or they may prefer to redirect their inheritance to someone else.
The Section 27 Notice: Protection for Personal Representatives Against Liability
When carrying out estate administration duties, personal representatives or executors may worry about their protection from personal liability…