Online Will vs Solicitor Will: Which Is Right for You?

by The Legal Practice | May 7, 2026 | Wills

Making a will is one of the most important things you can do to protect your family and your assets. But with online will services making it easier than ever to create a document in minutes, many people are left wondering whether they still need a solicitor at all....

Lasting Power of Attorney: A Complete UK Guide

by The Legal Practice | May 6, 2026 | Probate, Wills

Nobody likes to think about a time when they might not be able to manage their own affairs. Yet planning for that possibility – before it ever becomes a crisis – is one of the most protective things a person can do for themselves and their family. A...

How to Make a Will Online in the UK: Step-by-Step Guide

by The Legal Practice | May 4, 2026 | Wills

Most people mean to write a will – but life gets in the way; it feels complicated, and years go by. The problem is that dying without one, which the law calls dying intestate, means the government decides who inherits your estate. That outcome may have nothing...

Pensions and Inheritance Tax from April 2027: a plain-English guide for blended and unmarried families

by The Legal Practice | Apr 24, 2026 | Probate, Wills

By Jasvir Patel, Wills and Probate Consultant Solicitor, The Legal Practice Solicitors Jasvir leads our wills and probate work and advises families on estate planning, wills, trusts and probate. She can be reached on 0208 903 7017 or at jpatel@thelegalpractice.co.uk....

Ten Years, £101,000 and a Cautionary Tale: What the Co-op Equal Pay Ruling Means for UK Employers

by The Legal Practice | Apr 20, 2026 | Employment law

The case in 60 seconds A former group chief HR officer at the Co-op has been awarded more than £101,000 in damages after a Manchester employment tribunal upheld her claims of unfair dismissal, equal pay and sex discrimination. The ruling, handed down almost a decade...