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There is something very positive about wanting to see the next generation benefit from your wealth during your lifetime. The important thing is to make those decisions deliberately and with a clear understanding of the consequences.

A client recently came to us following the death of a family member who had prepared their own will at home without any professional advice. Amandeep Kaur, provides a case study in the risks of homemade & DIY wills

In this edition of Property Law Unpacked, we explain what a declaration of trust does, when it matters, why it can be put in place alongside your purchase without slowing anything down, and how our conveyancing lawyers work hand in hand with our estate planning lawyers to make sure clients are properly protected.

This article sets out the exact legal reality of what is in force today, what is blocked by the courts, and what the true timeline looks like.

Laurus is pleased to announce the promotion of Kirsty Kelleher and Ingrid Starcic to Partner, further strengthening the leadership of the firm's highly regarded Family team.

We are delighted to recognise the outstanding work of Kirsty Kelleher, Nicholas Wilkinson KC and the wider Laurus Family team in ST v NT (Maintenance Pending Suit) [2026] EWFC 171.

We are delighted to recognise the outstanding work of Kirsty Kelleher, Nicholas Wilkinson KC and the wider Laurus Family team in ST v NT (Maintenance Pending Suit) [2026] EWFC 171.

Unmarried couples have no automatic inheritance rights. Learn how wills and estate planning can protect cohabiting partners and their shared assets.

This guide explains the probate process in straightforward terms, helping you understand what needs to be done, who is responsible and how professional advice can make the administration of an estate easier.

Leasehold enfranchisement is the legal process that allows leaseholders in England and Wales to either extend their lease or buy the freehold of their property.

We’re proud to announce that Steven Gasser and William Hogg have been recognised in the Spear’s Family Law Indices 2026 as Recommended Family Lawyers.

Father’s Day can be a joyful day for many families. For separated parents, it can also be painful, complicated and emotionally charged.