10+ hour, 13+ min 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…...

2+ mon, 2+ 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....

8+ mon, 3+ 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…...

9+ 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…...

9+ 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…...

9+ 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,…...