We summarise proposed changes to the law on Wills (designed to encourage more people to make Wills) and the implications for lawyers and clients.

We have compiled a list of grants, loans and other finance options for community-led housing and co-housing groups.

The HMRC Trust Registration Service has now been launched and will require all trusts with UK tax liabilities to be registered.

Wrigleys are pleased to announce 4 promotions in the firm's Leeds office.

We consider why some solicitors have chosen not to advise their clients on the Residence Nil-Rate Band tax saving opportunity.

The latest family business news, insights, perspectives and more besides.

The Supreme Court has today handed down their judgment in the case Ilott v The Blue Cross and Others (previous incarnations known as Ilott v Mitson)

The latest family business news, insights, perspectives and more besides.

The Ministry of Justice has confirmed its plans to substantially increase probate fees from £155 to a maximum of £20,000.

A day of recognition for family businesses; the backbone of the Yorkshire economy and so often the bedrock of their communities.

We consider what happens to joint accounts after someone loses mental capacity or dies

7 simple tips for trustees

London based businesses face sharp rises in rates from April 2017, but businesses in the Midlands and North may benefit.

Lifetime gifts to family members is common in tax planning. This case study explains how gifts can be made by relatives who have lost mental capacity.

Congratulations to Charlotte Dyson for her place on the definitive annual list of young private client practitioners across the UK.

Wrigleys Solicitors are pleased to welcome Duncan Milwain, Lucy O'Reilly and Kasim Ahmed to its Leeds office.

TUPE transferee obligations can apply where a service changing hands is divided among multiple providers on functional lines, explains John McMullen

By pretending to be you, fraudsters can try to sell or mortgage your property. We consider what you can do to protect yourself.

Wrigleys is pleased to announce 3 promotions in its private client and charity property teams.

Wrigleys feature in eprivateclient's Top 5 Boutique Law Firms list for the first time.

Respond to the consultation on changes to SDLT before 1 February 2016.

HMRC has now opened a consultation as to how this SDLT rise would operate. Although open to change, this article summarises the initial proposal.

The 2015 autumn statement announced a rise in the rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for the purchase of additional homes and buy to let properties.

In the 2015 Autumn Statement it was announced that following a consultation on the use of Deeds of Variation, no changes are to be made.

An alarming new report reveals the number of people who leave major decisions about housing, assets and care to chance.

This article considers the options for holding shares in an EO company and considers the pros and cons for both 'direct' and 'indirect' ownership.

Practical tips for residential landlords following the introduction of extra protection for tenants.

Amendments to the Finance Bill introduced this week will mean the end of certain tax reliefs available on investments in community energy projects.

Wrigleys Court of Protection team are celebrating an entry in the prestigious legal industry rankings in the first year of applying.

Wrigleys celebrates another successful year for its trainee recruitment process, and welcomes Trusts and Estates specialist solicitor Kieran McIvor.

This case made headlines after a daughter successfully challenged being excluded from her mother's Will. We analyse the implications for testators.

In an unexpected announcement in the 2015 Budget, a valuable tax relief available for private landlords has been severely restricted.

A group of our staff cycled 40 miles across the Yorkshire hills, between the Sheffield and Leeds offices to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.

FAQs on how the widely anticipated changes to the Inheritance Tax nil rate band will operate.

Download a free guide for landlords on how to stay within the law when charging tenants a service charge.

The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act arrived with little fanfare but there are points to note for the company secretary.

Wrigleys are proud to join the Office of the Public Guardian's new panel of Deputies.

Friday will see thousands of people across the globe spend a working day volunteering for good causes in their local community

Wrigleys welcomes the arrival of Laura Moss to its charity team and Alexandra Hempsey to its commercial property and education property teams.

Wrigleys have supported the Dementia Action Alliance to produce a free booklet to help those living with dementia & their families.

Wrigleys have been recognised as one of the Top 25 Private Client Law Firms in the UK.

David French discusses the link between the BBC's Poldark and buying property in the South West.

In a recent case, the High Court ruled that a post-nuptial agreement signed by a wife at the request of her husband was binding.

The Chancellor's Budget announced a review of Deeds of Variation – is tax avoidance his motive or does he simply want to embarrass the opposition?

Dementia Friends Champions Charlotte Buckley and Amy Slinn have held Friends' information sessions for 96 people at Wrigleys...and counting!

Appointing the right trustees is crucial for families to protect the trust beneficiaries and maximise the benefits to them.

Important rules come into force on 30 April 2015 for landlords of multi-let buildings with centralised heating, cooling or hot water systems.

We are delighted to share the news that Matthew Wrigley received the Presidents' Award at the Yorkshire Legal Awards.

The Independent, The Telegraph and The Daily Mail reported last month that "savers could be forced to pay inheritance tax while they are still alive".

The intestacy rules apply to estates of people who have died without a Will. We summarise the main changes in the law in force from 1 October 2014.