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Autumn Budget 2025: What the Key Announcements Could Mean for Your Estate Planning

The Autumn Budget 2025 introduced several tax and financial planning changes that may affect your estate, savings and long-term wealth strategy. From ISA reforms and tax increases to key updates on inheritance tax and agricultural relief, this guide explains what the announcements mean for you and how to prepare.

Gifting Your Home to Family: Key Legal and Tax Considerations

Gifting your home to family may seem like a thoughtful decision, but it can create serious legal, tax and financial consequences. From losing control of your property to inheritance tax traps and care-fee complications, it’s crucial to understand the risks before making any changes. Fiona Bruce Solicitors explain what you need to know and why expert advice is essential.

Standish v Standish: Supreme Court Clarifies How Non-Matrimonial Assets Are Treated in Divorce

The Supreme Court’s decision in Standish v Standish [2025] UKSC 26 provides long-awaited clarity on how non-matrimonial assets are treated in divorce. The case redefines the sharing principle, confirming that inherited, gifted, and premarital wealth remain separate unless clearly treated as shared during the marriage.