Private Client Issues – October 2025
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.
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Is divorce ever automatic?
There is a common conception that divorce is automatic after a long period of separation. In England and Wales, divorce is never automatic and no matter how long you have been separated or living apart.
What happens if mediation doesn’t work?
There is ever-increasing encouragement for separating couples to use Non-Court Dispute Resolution methods to resolve their differences. However, what should you do if mediation doesn’t work?
Leaving a gift to charity in your Will
Remember a Charity week 2025 took place in September with the campaign highlighting the great work charities in the UK do for worthy causes. How can you leave a gift to charity in your Will?
A Will unravelled: Lessons from Karim v Steele
The recent decision in Karim v Steele & Anor shows how the Court considers allegations of manipulation, dependency and mistrust which cast doubt on a Will’s validity, particularly where a testator is elderly and frail.
The introduction to the new verification rules explained
What do all directors, people with significant control (PSCs), LLP members and designated members have to do now to have their identity verified? We explain the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
Introducing Inheritance Tax on Unused Pension Funds and Death Benefits
Stakeholders have confirmed that more work is needed on measures introducing Inheritance Tax on Unused Pension Funds and Death Benefits. We summarise the UK Government consultation and highlight potential issues.
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.
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