1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (660+ words) With legal technology developing at pace, Today's Wills and Probate brings all the latest innovation together in a regular round up of news, updates and upgrades for private client teams. Here, in the first of what will be a regular…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (392+ words) Slee Blackwell Solicitors is an award-winning law firm offering a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses throughout England and Wales. Recommended by The Legal 500, the firm is recognised as an independent and influential presence within the legal…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (1009+ words) Inheritance Act claims are not limited to those in financial hardship. In high net worth estates, courts increasingly focus on lifestyle, expectations and moral obligations when assessing whether reasonable financial provision has been made. Nicola K Smith explores how wealth,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (540+ words) Complex estates require more than'probate'knowledge alone. They demand clear communication, coordinated case management, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts over what can often be a lengthy administration period. In this case, Kings Court Trust supported clients through the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (347+ words) Wilkinson v Kirkham demonstrated the court's modern approach to the interpretation of ambiguous wording. John Lambe explores the court's approach and explains the impact on practitioners. The High Court's recent decision in Wilkinson v Kirkham [2026] EWHC 1006 (Ch) provides a useful…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (517+ words) James Mc Intyre, partner in the financial planning team at PM+M, explains why collaboration between financial planners and private client lawyers becomes even more important during volatile times. Private client lawyers and financial planners are often the dual architects…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (479+ words) The early bird entry deadline for The British Wills and Probate Awards 2026, sponsored by Arken, is midnight tonight (Friday 22nd May). The special rate of "129 +VAT increases from tomorrow to "169 +VAT which entitles firms, individuals and businesses to enter up to…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (373+ words) National law firm Irwin Mitchell has said it is moving away from offering a volume wills service to third-party organisations and will instead "(refocus) its private client growth strategy towards complex advice" after a strategic internal review." The firm said…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (714+ words) An officially documented increase in probate caveats highlights a growing number of disputes between families handling estates, according to The Estate Registry (TER). A caveat is entered when an individual intends to dispute the validity of a will, question the…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (392+ words) Last week's Mental Health Awareness Week had the theme "Take Action', encouraging people to make positive steps towards better mental health. Dealing with probate can be a difficult and emotional experience, particularly while grieving the loss of a loved one....