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Wealthy collectors must plan for "Great Stuff Transfer" or risk leaving heirs in the dark, HSBC warns
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (583+ words) A new report finds that families are largely unprepared for passing on collectibles, raising the odds of disputes and surprise costs Wealthy collectors should treat their collections as serious legacy assets " and start planning accordingly " says a new report by…...
The best wealth managers for high-net-worth clients
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (1729+ words) Welcome to the Spear's ranking of the best wealth managers for HNWs seeking assistance with wealth structuring, investing, succession planning and portfolio management Global geopolitical instability, rising inflation, changes to UK tax policy and the AI revolution have formed the…...
The best family office banking and investment advisers in 2026
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (1046+ words) Welcome to the Spear's ranking of the best family office banking and investment advisers for high-net-worth families seeking wealth expertise A family office offers a centralised and discreet way for families to manage their wealth and their lives. Each family…...
Peers rival wealth managers as succession advisers to the next generation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (870+ words) UBS report highlights a shifting advisory landscape as inheritors seek guidance beyond traditional wealth institutions The next generation of HNW wealth inheritors is increasingly turning to peers rather than traditional wealth managers or private bankers to seek advice on succession…...
Why UHNW donors are turning to unrestricted trust
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (331+ words) A philosophy of unrestricted trust is challenging traditional approaches to philanthropy that rely on control and metrics The model of measurable, project-restricted philanthropy operates on a logical and disciplined premise: to achieve a social goal, one must first define it…...
People equate money and love: Why inheritance disputes are increasingly resolved through mediation
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (664+ words) Inheritance disputes are continuing to rise. As family wealth increases and estates become more complex, so too do the tensions that can emerge after a death, often pitting siblings, stepfamilies and trustees against one another in emotionally charged legal battles....
Bringing wills into the 21st century: will major inheritance law reform soothe or spark legal battles?
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (1028+ words) The Law Commission's landmark report could shake up inheritance laws in England and Wales, granting stepfamilies, divorced partners and second spouses greater rights to challenge wills. It brings greater flexibility - but there are risks, experts tell Spear's In a world…...
Pre-marital wealth doesn't have to be shared on divorce, Supreme Court rules
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (751+ words) The eagerly anticipated judgment in the landmark case of Standish v Standish will have far-reaching implications for the division of property upon divorce Wealth accrued before a marriage should not be subject to the "sharing principle" that generally sees marital…...
The best family lawyers
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (1579+ words) Welcome to the Spear's ranking of the best family lawyers to advise on high-value divorces, cohabitation disputes, child custody, nuptial agreements and mediation Given the complexity and scale of their financial and personal affairs, navigating family law matters can be…...
Fixed fees split opinion in UHNW divorces
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (731+ words) As the battle against exorbitant legal costs in divorce goes on, could fixed fees be a viable solution? Expert opinion is, rather fittingly, divided The loudest of those pleas came from the now retired high court judge Sir Nicholas Mostyn,…...