There has recently been an interesting case that has come before the courts, dealing with exactly this question.

it was observed that it is crucial to record wishes surrounding this topic in writing and further noted that a Will would be an excellent place to do so.

Legacy Foresight predicts the average annual income from charitable gifts in Wills in the UK will rise by 26% over the next five years. Which would increase to an average of 134,000 – 137,000 bequests per year.

Reports indicate that the High Court have seen an increase in cases involving disputes between family members and estates of deceased individuals.

The Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) have recently reported a case in the England and Wales High Court (EWHC) where an executor faces jail time for ignoring their duties and failing to act.

A marriage can be held to be voidable under the Nullity of Marriage Act 1971 where a person enters into a marriage without the mental capacity to do so.

Are you thinking about appointing someone to help with your affairs, either now or in later life? Are you worried about what might happen if you are no longer able to deal with things yourself? It may be a relief to know that there are options available, if you do lose the capacity to manage your affairs yourself or simply feel that you need a helping hand.

Abrdn have surveyed 2,000 of Brits and the results show that instead of retiring, many of us are considering part-time work with two-thirds (66%) planning to remain in some form of employment in 2022 compared to 56% in 2021 and 34% in 2020.

It has been reported that more than 1 in 5 Wills prepared by UK legal advisers (22%) now included a donation to charity.

The Financial Times has reported that as many of 1 million trusts in the UK could be caught by a new requirement to register trusts with HMRC.  Failure not to register could result in the risk of fines and potentially difficulties accessing professional advice.

The OPG is expected to update its LP12 guidance note to confirm that attorneys will not require specific wording in order to instruct discretionary fund managers.

The government announced in September 2021 charging reforms and their commitment that personal care costs in England will be capped at £86,000 over a person's lifetime. This is scheduled to take effect in October 2023.