Deprivation of assets occurs where a person deliberately reduces the value of their money, property or income so that they pay less towards care costs.

Throughout the month of March, Steph Potter took part in Make a Will Month, offering free, straightforward wills in support of two incredible charities: Martin House Children’s Hospice and St Michael’s Hospice.

Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones. However, writing a will is not a one-time task. Life changes, and your Will needs to reflect those changes to ensure it remains valid and effective.

Congratulations to our Wills and Probate Team have been shortlisted for Will Writing Team of the Year at the Probate Industry Awards 2026.

Losing a loved one is always difficult, and dealing with legal and financial matters at the same time can feel overwhelming. But what happens if someone dies and they didn’t have a will? Understanding what happens next can help families feel more prepared and avoid unnecessary disputes or delays.

If you have concerns about a loved one's last will and testament, you might consider legally challenging the will. This is usually done because there is evidence that the will has been forged, that the deceased lacked mental capacity to make decisions about their estate, or that the person making the will was subject to undue influence when writing the document. It's not enough to challenge a will because you disagree with the decisions that have been made - there are specific legal grounds for contesting a will. 

Losing a loved one is never easy. During this time the feeling of grief can be overwhelming, but there are important legal steps that must be taken. Here's our guide to help you understand both the emotional and practical tasks when you lose someone.

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities encourages us to recognise the rights, experiences and needs of disabled people. For families who care for someone with a lifelong disability it’s often a worry how they will cope if you’re not there to protect them. Carers spend so much of their time worrying about the things they need to do for their loved one they forget about what they need to do for themselves.