UK & Cypriot Wills and Legacy Planning News

TV personality Gary Pammen has been ordered to pay £216,000 in costs after losing a will challenge over his father’s testamentary capacity.

Explore the crucial differences between mirror wills and mutual wills for effective estate planning. Learn how each impacts your estate strategy.

UK Bereavement Support Payment in Cyprus: check eligibility and learn how to claim after the loss of a spouse or civil partner.

Estranged daughter loses an Inheritance Act claim and faces a £126,000 costs order after disputing her father’s estate.

Probate application fees in the UK rise to £526 on 13 July 2026, while copy fees drop to £2 when ordered with the application.

Proposed cohabitation law reforms aim to modernise family law and reflect today’s relationships.

Learn who inherits your estate under intestacy rules if you die without a valid will and why making a robust will protects your wishes.

Cyprus’ first crematorium is set to begin construction in September 2026 after receiving planning approval in Paphos.

Explore the real impact of Wills with insights from recent cases. Learn why up-to-date, professionally drafted Wills are crucial for legacy planning.

This article explores situations where estranged family, like adult children seeking maintenance, can challenge estate distribution under the UK's 1975 Act.

Many people think a home-country Will is enough, but that assumption can cause costly delays and distress for loved ones at the worst possible time.

Owning property jointly in Cyprus & the UK involves different legal systems; this article explores co-ownership, clear agreements and separate Wills.

In this article we look at how long-term non-UK residency affects Inheritance Tax liability following the abolition of the UK's domicile-based tax system.

A Will trust, created within a Will and activated upon death, can offer flexibility, protection and control that a Will cannot achieve alone.

The proposed Bills amend individual tax residency rules, impose new taxes on capital assets and grant new tax authority enforcement powers.

This article examines the current structure of inheritance tax in the UK and outlines changes that may be proposed in the upcoming Budget.

A well-drafted Will brings clarity to loved ones during a difficult time. However, Wills sometimes become sources of conflict or confusion.

There is growing evidence of organised fraudsters exploiting weaknesses in the probate system to claim estates, steal property and avoid millions in taxes.

One key element in activating an LPA is the activation key, a vital tool that unlocks the ability to manage an LPA online and ensures it’s legally recognised.

Legal experts have welcomed a major report from the Law Commission calling for long-overdue changes to the UK's outdated Wills law.