Private Client Issues – February 2026

Welcome to this month’s edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan’s monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. It features insight and advice on developments affecting private individuals.

Tips for protecting your family business or farm: get ready for April 2026

What is changing in 2026 for Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief? For anyone that has a qualifying business or farm approaching £2.5m in value, or has aspirations for this in the future, we are in a critical window for estate planning.

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Getting organised in 2026: useful information for your Executors

If you are preparing your first Will, thinking about changes you want to make to an existing Will, or putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place, there are crucial points to consider. Have you thought about the information you need to leave for your Executors?

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Does my surrogate need to consent to the parental order?

We look at the ‘if’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ for consent to a parental order following domestic and international surrogacy. If you have any questions about the need for consent or the parental order application process in general, then read our summary.

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Points to consider for luxury timepieces within your estate planning

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of us will be looking for that perfect gift to express our undying love for a significant other. When you have luxury watches, it is important to think about these for estate planning.

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Can I stop my spouse hiding assets in a divorce?

In rare cases, one spouse might endeavour to ‘hide’ assets. This could be by transferring the funds outside of the jurisdiction, to family members in repayment of alleged loans or disposing of valuable chattels at a significant undervalue. What should you do?

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Can we still mediate if we argue?

The reality of relationship breakdown is that it is a traumatic experience. Emotions are usually running high, whether those emotions are sadness, frustration, anger or betrayal. Such emotions can lead to conflict and arguments, but can you still mediate?

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Is mediation confidential?

The confidentiality which protects discussions at mediation is particularly of benefit where mediation is used to discuss arrangements for children. We look at confidentiality, arrangements for children, and financial orders.

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If you are impacted by any of the above topics or you would like further information on how we can help you, please contact your usual Blake Morgan adviser. You can also receive regular updates by following Blake Morgan on LinkedIn.