Private Client Issues - July 2026 - BM Insights

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.

When trusts go wrong in divorce: lessons learned from real case studies

Things can get complicated if there’s a divorce in the family and most, or all, of the property and money belongs to a Trust. Laura Richards and Jennifer Williamson unpack some common mistakes with trust assets in divorce and when trustees should seek legal advice.

How will my executors know where my last Will is?

Although signing a Will is often viewed as the final step, the post-signing process is just as important and is frequently overlooked. Ensuring your completed Will can be easily located by your executors is vital, as it allows them to act quickly after your death.

Donor conception: should I use a UK licensed clinic or private sperm donor?

Whether to have treatment at a UK licensed clinic or through a private arrangements can be a very personal, and sometimes difficult decision. It can have lifelong impacts on both the adults and children involved. We look at the legal differences between them.

The importance of having Wills in place, both pre and post marriage

A new Government consultation, ‘a fairer end to relationships’ has been published, which is welcome news. However, it is important for unmarried partners to protect themselves and to ensure that you can protect your estate after you are married.

Deprivation of Liberty revisited: the Supreme Court overrules Cheshire West

A highly anticipated decision in the Supreme Court has marked a fundamental shift in how a “deprivation of liberty” is to be interpreted under Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). We look at what this means.

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