The Law Society says unmarried couples are at risk if they don't plan or prepare for all eventualities when co-habiting or combining assets.

Legal victory by HMRC in Fryer and Ors. This means that deferring taking your pension is more likely to result in an Inheritance Tax avoidance claim. Personal representatives need to consider carefully this trap when administering estates.

This act came into force on 6th April 2010. For settlement and wills executed on or after 6th April 2010 the perpetuity period will be 125 years.

Power of Attorney should be made at the same time as the Will, says the Government