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Wills, Trusts & Trouble: What This Case Teaches Us 30 June 2025

A recent inheritance fraud case has brought the duties of trustees and executors sharply into focus. It’s a powerful reminder that these roles carry serious legal and ethical responsibilities and when things go wrong the consequences can be severe.

Tax & Trusts Wills, Probate & Estate Administration
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Biodiversity Net Gain: What Developers Need to Know in 2025 25 June 2025

Since February 2024, new developments in England have been required to meet the 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) target, a vital environmental shift that continues to shape the planning landscape.

Land Development
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What to Expect When Buying a Property 23 June 2025

Purchasing a property is a significant milestone, whether you're stepping onto the property ladder for the first time or expanding your portfolio.

Residential Property
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How LawCare Supports Legal Professionals Well-being 18 June 2025

Working in the legal field can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be demanding, stressful, and at times, overwhelming.

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Mark Proctor Appointed President of the Bournemouth & District Law Society 17 June 2025

Residential Property
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Getting Divorced? Here’s What You Really Need to Know 16 June 2025

When a relationship breaks down, one of the first things many people do is head to Google and search “How do I get divorced?”

Divorce
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Electronic Wills and Big Changes Ahead: Are You Prepared? 09 June 2025

The Law Commission has published a new report, Modernising Wills Law, suggesting big changes to how Wills are made in England and Wales. These updates aim to bring the law in line with today’s digital world and reflect how society is changing.

Wills, Probate & Estate Administration
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Supporting Carers Week 2025: Caring About Equality 09 June 2025

Carers Week 2025 takes place from 9th - 15th June, focusing on the theme ‘Caring about Equality’. The week aims to raise awareness of the challenges faced by unpaid carers across the UK and call for a fairer, more supportive society.

POA, Court of Protection & the Elderly Tax & Trusts Wills, Probate & Estate Administration
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Planning for the Future in a Blended Family 04 June 2025

In today’s modern world, blended families are more common than ever. Many people are entering new relationships or civil partnerships later in life, often bringing children from previous relationships into the mix.

Family & Children Law Wills, Probate & Estate Administration
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The End of Leasehold? Commonhold’s Growing Role in UK Housing 02 June 2025

For decades, leasehold ownership has been the standard for flats and shared buildings in England and Wales. However, this model has increasingly come under scrutiny due to rising costs, limited control for leaseholders, and complex legal structures.

Residential Property
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