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Technological innovation continues to advance at remarkable speed, and AI is increasingly being used to generate wills quickly and at little or no apparent cost. While this may seem appealing, any savings achieved at the outset can be illusory. In practice, AI-generated wills can expose individuals and their families to significant risks, including disputes, costly rectification, and litigation after death.
On 6 April 2025, the UK’s tax code for internationally connected individuals was dramatically overhauled. As a temporary concession to help affected individuals arrange their tax affairs, and (in keeping with its wider policy to discourage the use of offshore trusts for tax planning) to encourage settlors to wind up their non-UK trusts, the UK government has introduced a new Temporary Repatriation Facility (TRF).
A celebrity engagement is enough to set social media alight, with a dazzling diamond ring causing instant widespread speculation. But behind the sparkle and the pop culture buzz lies a surprisingly common legal question: what happens to the ring if the engagement doesn’t lead to a wedding?
Meet Rachael Armstrong, private client partner, who talked to us about her first year at Mills & Reeve.
In an age where daily life is increasingly documented online, social media can become a minefield during divorce or relationship breakdown. What once served as a space to share milestones, holidays, and family memories can quickly transform into a source of conflict and emotional harm. Managing social media thoughtfully during this period is essential, not only for your own privacy and wellbeing, but also to protect children and extended family members from unnecessary distress.
Many families rely on long-standing wealth planning structures, such as trusts. But as family formation has changed, the law hasn’t necessarily kept up to recognise these different pathways to parenthood.
International education has always been a considered decision for globally minded families. While the UK continues to offer some of the world’s most respected schools, many families are increasingly exploring options beyond its borders. This isn’t a reaction to any single change, but rather part of a long-established pattern of seeking the right environment for each child.
On 1 May 2026, the way in which people rent and let homes in England changed significantly. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduced a new regime for the private rented sector, intended to provide greater security for tenants while also establishing clearer rules for landlords.
Many people assume that lifetime gifting for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes is limited by the familiar “seven‑year rule”. However, there’s a valuable and often underused exemption that allows certain gifts to be immediately outside the estate, regardless of how long the donor survives.
The role of a protector requires careful consideration at the outset of the drafting process, to define the role they are intended to play and to manage settlor expectations as to what can be achieved.
This article examines the Court of Appeal’s decision in Ferrara v Ferrara, offering important guidance on how cross-border divorce disputes are handled after Brexit.
The recent High Court decision in Mulbury Homes (Hazel Grove) Ltd v Scoto Ltd & Stockport Council provides important guidance on the interaction between landlord's consent provisions in leases and the Standard Commercial Property Conditions (Third Edition) (“SCPC”), regularly incorporated into sale contracts.