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Jul

2025

What are stepchildren’s inheritance rights?

Written by Sydney Mitchell

Estate planning can be tricky at the best of times, but for blended families, determining who will inherit a parent's estate can be complex, as it often involves balancing the interests of biological children, stepchildren, and the surviving spouse...

Jun

2025

Social media and separation – Dos and Don’ts

Written by Sydney Mitchell

It is reported that, in the UK in January 2025, there were 54.8 million social media user identities equating to 79% of the total population. It is little wonder that social media often features heavily in issues following a couple’s separation....

Jun

2025

Immigration Update

Written by Sydney Mitchell

UK Visas and Immigration recently announced a change which will affect some future entry clearance applicants. André Minnaar, partner and head of our Immigration team explains the recent changes. From 15 July 2025, certain application routes will...

Jun

2025

DE&I workplace policies

Written by Angela Howard

Everyone should feel included, respected, and heard, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or origin. DE&I (Diversity, Equality and Inclusion) policies are crucial for creating a respectful and inclusive environment for all...

Jun

2025

What happens if an executor doesn't want to act?

Written by Sydney Mitchell

Being named as an executor in a deceased’s will represents an important responsibility, but is not a role that everyone is happy to take on. Wills, Trusts and Probate legal specialists, Shelley Collingbourne and Hannah Davis in our Private Client...

Jun

2025

Debunking home buying myths for unmarried couples

Written by Sydney Mitchell

Property sales and listings hit a four-year high in May, not least due to improved mortgage availability, lower interest rates on borrowing, and a rise in the amount of funds home buyers can borrow. Unmarried couples pooling this borrowing potential...

Jun

2025

Exclusive: In conversation with Carers Trust Solihull

Written by Sydney Mitchell

There are 5.8 million people in the UK caring for a family member, friend or neighbour, who is ill, older or disabled. Of this significant number, 1 in 5 is a young carer. To understand more about this ‘hidden workforce’ and in acknowledgement of...

May

2025

Dementia Action Week - Getting your legal house into order

Written by Sydney Mitchell

With nearly one million people living with dementia in the UK, and many more affected through loved ones, raising awareness and taking action is more critical than ever. Dementia Action Week is an initiative spearheaded by the Alzheimer’s Society to...

May

2025

Update on the E-visa process

Written by Sydney Mitchell

The old BRP system has now been replaced with an online eVisa systemEveryone issued with a visa for longer than 6 months, are now encouraged to sign up to eVisa to prove their immigration status. An eVisa can be used to re-enter the UK and used to...

May

2025

What is an ETA and who needs it?

Written by Sydney Mitchell

The UK Government introduced a new scheme called Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETA), which was first announced in March 2023 and has been fully implemented since 2 April 2025. The scheme covers all travellers from the EU and now aligns the UK...

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Sydney Mitchell News

What are stepchildren’s inheritance rights?

Social media and separation – Dos and Don’ts

Immigration Update

DE&I workplace policies

What happens if an executor doesn't want to act?

Debunking home buying myths for unmarried couples

Exclusive: In conversation with Carers Trust Solihull

Dementia Action Week - Getting your legal house into order

Update on the E-visa process

What is an ETA and who needs it?

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