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Read articleWhen a husband, wife or civil partner dies, their unused inheritance tax allowance can pass to the survivor. It is not automatic, it must be claimed, and there is a two-year deadline.
Read articleMost trusts now have to be registered with HMRC, and the rules changed in June 2026. Who has to register, the deadlines, which trusts are left out, and the penalty for leaving it.
Read articleNamed as an attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney? What you can and cannot do with someone else's money in England and Wales, in plain English.
Read articleProbate grants took around five weeks on average in mid 2026, but stopped applications took 14. Here is what causes a stop and how to keep your application moving.
Read articleDisputed will cases rose again in 2025. Here are the main grounds for challenging a will in England and Wales, and the practical steps that make yours much harder to contest.
Read articleInheritance 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.
Read articleHow 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.
Read articleWhat 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.
Read articleThe 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.
Read articleThe 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.
Read articleA 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.
Read articleA plain-English guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney in England and Wales: the two types, what they cost, how to register, and the changes planned but not yet in force.
Read articleFrom 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.
Read articleFree estate planning session with Squiggle and The Dementia Experience, supporting families affected by dementia.
Read articleSquiggle 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.
Read articleSquiggle Consult partners with Hospice in the Weald to offer free will-writing, helping patients, staff, and supporters plan while supporting vital hospice care.
Read articleSquiggle 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.
Read articleWe 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.
Read articleSquiggle Consult announces a new partnership with ellenor, offering a complimentary Will to its staff, volunteers, and supporters.
Read articleSquiggle Consult has been shortlisted for the prestigious 'Estate Planning Firm of the Year – Boutique' award, recognising our innovation, service excellence, client experience, and expertise.
Read articleSquiggle 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.
Read articleSquiggle 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.
Read articleSquiggle Consult partners with Dovetail Games to offer all staff and partners a free estate planning consultation and a basic Will at no cost.
Read articleSquiggle Consult is thrilled to announce that it has been certified B Corp™, joining a prestigious global community of companies working to benefit people and the planet.
Read articleSquiggle Consult and Imago Dei renew their partnership, offering a free basic Will to Imago Dei supporters to help fund its work with women in prison.
Read articleSquiggle Consult partners with Dads Unlimited, offering free wills for family security. Clients can support Dads Unlimited in legacy donations, fostering emotional well-being.
Read articleSquiggle Consult won the Community and Charity Champions category at the 2023 British Wills and Probate Awards, recognising its charity and community work.
Read articleWill forgery and will fraud are not the same thing. A plain-English look at how each one happens and what sets them apart.
Read articleBeneficiaries can redirect an inheritance after a death with a deed of variation, made in writing within two years. Here's how it works and when HMRC needs it.
Read articleYou can leave someone out of your Will in England and Wales, but they may still be able to claim under the Inheritance Act. Here is what to think about first.
Read articleWhen can a Will be challenged? A plain-English look at the common grounds, from validity and capacity to Inheritance Act claims, and the time limits involved.
Read articleLiving together but not married? A declaration of trust records each person's share of your home, so everyone's contribution is protected if things change.
Read articleA good rule of thumb is to review your estate plan every five years, or sooner if something big changes, such as a new home, a new baby or a divorce.
Read articleJoint tenants or tenants in common? What a severance of tenancy is, and how the way you own your home decides who inherits your share.
Read articleProbate 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.
Read articleYou should be aware of these potential pitfalls if you're considering signing over your property to your children.
Read articleIf you're thinking about the pros and cons of writing a will, here are a number of things to consider.
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Read articleA 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.
Read articleA summary of what an 'estate' actually is and when you should consider creating an estate plan.
Read articleDo you have a Will that states who would be the legal guardians of your children if something awful were to happen to you?
Read articleSquiggle Consult has created a petition to make registering a Will, with either a public body or registration service, mandatory in England.
Read articleAs 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.
Read articleAs 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.
Read articleWise words that few would disagree with and as your Estate Planning Consultants, we can certainly help to keep the second of those certainties under control.
Read articleYour loved ones' inheritance can be lost in ways a simple Will does not cover. Here is why planning ahead gives you, and them, real peace of mind.
Read articleCould your child's inheritance be shared with an ex-spouse if they divorce? How divorce can affect what you leave behind, and why planning ahead helps.
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Registered office: Squiggle Consult Ltd, Suite 2069, Letraset Building, Wotton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6LN
Squiggle Consult Ltd. is a limited company registered in England and Wales.
