The Law Commission has today published its recommendations to reform the law of wills in its Report: Modernising Wills Law . The report includes a draft Bill for a modern Wills Act to replace the Wills Act 1837. This marks a historic change to wills law in England and Wales – the first in nearly… Read More New report heralds first changes to wills law in England and Wales since 1837
In February 2025, the Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) (Amendments) Regulations were approved by the UK parliament. These Regulations enable Companies House to grant, upon application, access to trust information that was previously restricted. Many of the provisions have already entered into force, but key changes will apply from 31 August 2025. The… Read More Public access to trust information via the Register of Overseas Entities
The UK has a long history of charitable gifts in wills – from William Shakespeare, who left the princely sum of GBP10 to the ‘poor of Stratford’ to the lesser-known Henry Greene, who died in 1679, leaving money to clothe four women in green waistcoats (to be worn at Christmas). Legacy giving became more widespread… Read More Attracting and retaining values-led clients through gifts in wills
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