Case law, legislation changes, and practical guidance on Wills, Trusts, LPAs, and estate planning.
Stay up to date with the latest news, changes and helpful tips from Swift Legacy. If you would like to learn more about any aspect of estate planning, take a look at our simple, straightforward guides below, written to help you make the best decisions for your family.
Not sure where to start? Everything you need to know, and the mistakes to avoid.
What happens if you can't make decisions yourself? What an LPA is, and why it matters.
Could a Trust help protect your estate? How they work and when they're worth it.
Concerned about IHT? Current thresholds, reliefs, and how to reduce what's due.
Dealing with a loved one's estate? The probate process, step by step.
Living together but not married? The risks, and how to protect yourselves.
Children from a previous relationship? The key challenges blended families face.
Not sure how you own your property? Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common, explained.
A recent High Court decision shows when an adult child can bring an Inheritance Act 1975 claim against a parent's estate.
The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 gives cryptocurrency and NFTs clear legal recognition as property, what it means for your Will.
We're adding new legal updates, case law, and practical guidance regularly. Check back soon for more.
Want advice specific to your own circumstances in the meantime? We're happy to talk it through.