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The Challenge: A Succession Crisis and Missing Heirs Our client, a private client solicitor, was in the midst of administering the estate of a deceased person who had left her entire estate to her husband, Mr. W. The administration was proceeding smoothly until an unforeseen and unfortunate event occurred, Mr. W passed away. This sudden […]

London, UK – Fraser and Fraser, a name associated with professional genealogy and probate research, is immensely proud to announce their win as the Financial and Professional Services Family Business of the Year, at the notable Family Business of the Year Awards 2025. This honour celebrates a century of family dedication, growth and unparalleled expertise […]

A group of farmers and business owners has called for a judicial review of government proposals to levy inheritance tax (IHT) on farmland and family businesses. The plans, announced in last autumn’s Budget and scheduled to come into force in April 2026, would cap Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) at £1m, […]

Cabinet members at Brighton and Hove City Council are this week discussing possible measures to curb short-term lets as they seek to address ongoing housing supply issues. Officials believe there may be as many as 5,000 such properties in the Sussex city, prompting calls for licensing, increased regulation and additional investigations into property owners who […]

A majority of professional advisers believe recent inheritance tax (IHT) developments will increase the number of charitable legacies, according to a recent survey from the Remember A Charity consortium. The research found that more than six out of ten advisers (65 per cent) expected charitable incentives to become more important to their clients, as more […]