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Protecting Your Assets and Your Beneficiaries
When you consider the future, it is natural to want the people you love to be safe and well cared for. Estate planning goes beyond simply having a Will. It is about two equally important things; protecting your assets from outside risks and protecting your beneficiaries from challenges they may not be ready to handle. […]
continue readingThe Shadow of Delusion – Ginger v Mickleburgh [2026]
Testamentary Capacity & Mental Illness The recent ruling in Ginger & Ors v Mickleburgh & Ors [2026] EWHC 100 (Ch) demonstrates that even a professionally drafted will can be challenged on the grounds of testamentary capacity. Decided in January 2026, this lengthy dispute emphasises the importance of applying the ‘Golden Rule’ and highlights the need […]
continue readingWhy Your Home’s EPC isn’t Just a Tick-Box Exercise
If you are planning to buy or sell a home this year, you may have noticed that the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has suddenly moved from the back of the sales pack to the very forefront of the conversation. In early 2026, the property market reached a tipping point. With the introduction of the government’s […]
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