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Can My Partner Stay in Our Home After I Die Without My Children Missing Out?
Leaving your home outright to your partner or directly to your children can create difficult consequences. A carefully planned Will trust may offer a middle ground, but the right arrangement depends on your family circumstances and how the property is owned.

How to Choose Guardians for Your Children in Your Will
Choosing a guardian involves personal and practical decisions. This guide explains what to consider, why you should speak to your chosen person and when your arrangements may need reviewing.

Do I Need Both Types of Lasting Power of Attorney?
The two types of Lasting Power of Attorney cover different decisions. This guide explains what each one does, when it can be used and what to consider when deciding whether to make one or both.

Can my Will be challenged?
The data obtained by Taylor Rose under a freedom of information request from HM Courts & Tribunals Service, reveals that there were 11,362 applications to

The Financial Impact of Residential and Nursing Home Care Fees in the UK
Introduction As the UK population continues to age, an increasing number of people are facing the complex and often overwhelming reality of long-term care needs.

When Love Hurts: How Poor Estate Planning Can Leave Your Children with Nothing
Most parents want to provide for their children. But when a Last Will and Testament isn’t carefully drafted — or worse, doesn’t exist — those

Rise of DIY Wills
According to the National Wills Report 2024, 23% of those with a will opted for DIY kits, online services, or other non-professional methods. Concerns remain

Plan Ahead, Save More: Reducing Inheritance Tax Liability in the UK
Introduction Inheritance Tax (IHT) remains one of the most under-appreciated financial challenges for families in the UK. With static thresholds and rapidly rising asset values—especially

Unmarried and Unprotected
The Complex Realities of Estate Planning for Cohabiting Couples in England and Wales In England and Wales, cohabiting couples are the fastest-growing family type. Despite