Why More Families Are Paying Inheritance Tax in 2026

Inheritance tax receipts reached £2.3 billion in April to June 2026, with June the highest month on record. Allowances are frozen until 2031. Here is how the rules work and what you can check today.

Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common? Why It Matters

How you own your home with someone else can quietly override your Will. Here is the difference between joint tenants and tenants in common, and how to check which one you are.

Trusts Explained: What They Are and When They Help

What a trust is, the main types, when one helps and the honest truth about tax. A plain English guide for families in England and Wales.

Wills Law Could Be Changing: Why You Shouldn't Wait

The Law Commission wants to allow electronic wills and make other big changes in England and Wales. None of it is law yet. Here's what's proposed, what still applies, and why waiting is a risk.

Probate Fees Have Risen to £526 — What It Means for Families

The probate application fee in England and Wales rose from £300 to £526 on 13 July 2026. Here's what the change means for families and how to prepare.

Lasting Power of Attorney: Why Not to Wait in 2026

A lasting power of attorney lets someone you trust act for you if you lose mental capacity. How it works in England and Wales, and why it pays to set one up early.

Lasting Power of Attorney: the basics and what's changing

A plain-English guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney in England and Wales: the two types, what they cost, how to register, and how the new rules are modernising them.

Inheritance Tax on Pensions: What's Changing in April 2027

From 6 April 2027, unused pension funds will count towards Inheritance Tax. Here's what's changing, who's affected, and how to prepare — in plain English.

Squiggle & The Dementia Experience

Free estate planning session with Squiggle and The Dementia Experience, supporting families affected by dementia.

Eight Years In… and Still a “Rising Star”? The Probate Industry Awards Winner!

Squiggle Consult celebrates MD Kieran’s Rising Star win, recognising eight years of quietly leading with empathy, integrity, and a people-first approach in the industry.

Squiggle Consult Partners with Hospice in the Weald to Offer Free Wills!

Squiggle Consult partners with Hospice in the Weald to offer free will-writing, helping patients, staff, and supporters plan while supporting vital hospice care.

Squiggle Consult Wins Corporate and Social Responsibility Award!

Squiggle Consult is thrilled to have won the Corporate and Social Responsibility Award at the Legal Growth Awards, recognising our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and community impact.

Squiggle Consult Partners with The Dementia Experience to Offer Free Wills!

We have partnered with The Dementia Experience to support those affected by dementia, to help provide peace of mind, we are offering a free professionally drafted will and free professional advice.

Leaving a gift in your Will to ellenor: A legacy of compassionate care.

Squiggle Consult announces a new partnership with ellenor, offering a complimentary Will to its staff, volunteers, and supporters.

Finalist for the British Wills and Probate Awards, 2024!

Squiggle Consult has been shortlisted for the prestigious 'Estate Planning Firm of the Year – Boutique' award, recognising our innovation, service excellence, client experience, and expertise.

Squiggle and Remember My Baby collaborate to support bereaved families.

Squiggle Consult, a leader in estate planning services, is proud to announce a new partnership with the charity Remember My Baby, which provides professional remembrance photography to parents.

Squiggle Consult and Romney Marsh Community Hub forge new partnership

Squiggle Consult announces a new partnership with the Romney Marsh Community Hub, aimed at supporting the community by offering free consultations and basic wills to staff, volunteers, and supporters.

Squiggle Consult Partners with Dovetail Games to Provide Estate Planning Services

Squiggle Consult, an award-winning estate planning firm, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Dovetail Games, a leader in the gaming industry. This partnership will offer all staff and part

Squiggle Consult achieves B Corp Certification, recognised for commitment to social and environmental responsibility

Squiggle Consult is thrilled to announce that it has been certified B Corp™, joining a prestigious global community of companies dedicated to using business as a force for good.

Squiggle Consult and Imago Dei Unite to Leave a Lasting Legacy of Empowerment

"Squiggle Consult partners with Imago Dei, offering complimentary wills to supporters. Empowering women in prison, the collaboration seeks legacy donations for sustaining impactful programs

Squiggle Consult and Dads Unlimited announce new charity partnership

Squiggle Consult partners with Dads Unlimited, offering free wills for family security. Clients can support Dads Unlimited in legacy donations, fostering emotional well-being.

Potential Inheritance Tax Cuts on the Horizon: What It Could Mean for You

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is reportedly considering cuts to UK inheritance tax and adjustments to business taxes. The potential changes could impact estate planning and financial strategies.

Squiggle Consult Wins National Award

Is Will Forgery the Same as Will Fraud?

Can a Will Be Changed After the Testator's Death?

Disinherit someone from your will

Can a will be contested or challenged?

What is a declaration of trust?

How often should you update your estate plan?

What Is A Severance of Tenancy? And What Is The Difference Between Joint Tenants and Tenants In Common?

What Is Probate and How Does It Work?

Probate is the legal right to deal with someone's property, money and other assets after they die. A plain-English guide to when it's needed, what it costs and how long it takes.

Why Should I Think Twice About Transferring My Property Into My Children's Name?

You should be aware of these potential pitfalls if you're considering signing over your property to your children.

Why Do I Need A Will?

If you're thinking about the pros and cons of writing a will, here are a number of things to consider.

What makes Squiggle Consult Different?

These five points will make you see Squiggle Consult differently from its competitors.

How often should you update your estate planning?

A change in circumstances or big life events are usually what make people reassess their estate plans. Take a look at some of our scenarios which may leave you considering an update of your plan.

What is an estate? And when should I consider having an estate plan?

A summary of what an 'estate' actually is and when you should consider creating an estate plan.

Who would look after your children if you couldn't?

Do you have a Will that states who would be the legal guardians of your children if something awful were to happen to you?

Make Will registration mandatory - Sign the petition

Squiggle Consult has created a petition to make registering a Will, with either a public body or registration service, mandatory in England.

Who would look after your business if you were unable to?

As a nation we are all living longer but as a result, many of us will suffer from a loss of capacity at some point and become unable to look after our own affairs.

Would you want a stranger to look after your affairs if you were unable to?

As a nation we are all living longer but as a result, many of us will suffer from a loss of capacity at some point and become unable to look after our own affairs.

Death & Taxes

Wise words that few would disagree with and as your Financial Advisers, we can certainly help to keep the second of those certainties under control.

Is your loved ones inheritance at risk?

Peace of mind and financial freedom come when you no longer have to worry about the “What Ifs” in life.

Protecting a loved ones inheritance against divorce.

Peace of mind and financial freedom come when you no longer have to worry about the “What Ifs” in life.