Karl Lagerfeld Estate Dispute: What It Teaches About Wills and Family Challenges

by The Legal Practice | Feb 7, 2026 | Wills

The late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld left an estate reportedly worth €200 million — but none of it to his blood relatives. Instead, his will benefitted close aides and friends. Now, years after his death, the will is being contested in a dispute that highlights...

 Delays to Death Certificates: What Families Need to Know

by The Legal Practice | Feb 7, 2026 | Employment law, Lasting Power of Attorney, Litigation

Recent reforms to the death certification process in England and Wales are causing longer waits for some grieving families. Changes introduced in September 2024 require every death not referred to a coroner to be reviewed by an independent medical examiner before a...

POWER OF ATTORNEY ABUSE CASE

by The Legal Practice | Dec 8, 2025 | Employment law, Lasting Power of Attorney, Litigation

A recent national news report highlighted a shocking case involving the theft of £600,000 from an elderly woman through the misuse of a Power of Attorney ( BBC News Report: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8vdz808rljo. While the criminal outcome has been widely...

Leaving a Legacy: Why Charitable Gifts in Your Will Matter More Than You Think

by The Legal Practice | Nov 25, 2025 | Employment law, Lasting Power of Attorney, Probate, Wills

Recent data shows that charitable legacy giving is becoming a significant part of estate planning in the UK. According to the Remember A Charity 2025 public report: Nearly one in three (31%) people who have written a Will have included a charitable gift. Legacy...

The Crucial Distinction Between Attorneys Under a Lasting Power of Attorney and Executors

by The Legal Practice | Mar 2, 2025 | Lasting Power of Attorney, Probate, Wills

Understanding the roles of attorneys and executors is vital for effective estate planning. Many people mistakenly believe that an attorney appointed under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) automatically becomes the executor of their estate upon their death. This...