Planning for the Future: Appointing a Guardian for Your Child
What is a guardian, how can you appoint one, and when does the appointment take effect?
Planning for the Future: Appointing a Guardian for Your Child
Vulnerable Person Trusts – an estate planning option to protect beneficiaries
Understanding Vulnerable Person Trusts and how they can help
Why does Mediation continue to be so popular for resolving Contentious Probate disputes?
In the light of the increasing popularity of mediation as a form of dispute resolution in contentious probate, Emma Shepherd considers why it is so effective as an alternative to Court proceedings.
Field Seymour Parkes once again ranked Top Tier in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026
Field Seymour Parkes (FSP) is delighted to announce its continued recognition in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026, achieving top-tier rankings that reflect the firm’s commitment to excellence in private client services across the Thames Valley and beyond.
Probate fees set to jump by 75% this July – what you need to know now
Changes to current Grant of Probate application fees
Why delay can defeat a Probate Claim
Recent Case Law Analysis following James v Scudamore [2023] EWHC 996 (Ch)
Budget 2025: Income Tax, ISAs and Capital Gains Tax
Changes to Income Tax, ISAs and Capital Gains Tax
The death of a sole director/shareholder of a private limited company
It’s not a nice topic to consider, but the death of a company’s sole director who is also the sole shareholder of the company can be problematic if the appropriate legal documents and/or succession planning is not put in place.
