Simpler Law News & Advice.

When we announced Alzheimer’s Society as our first ever Charity of the Year at the beginning of 2024, we set ourselves the target of raising £5,000.

We are excited to share that we achieved ‘Highly Commended’ in the Will Writing Firm of the Year category at the 2025 Probate Industry Awards.

In our case study we explore how a Discretionary Trust allows beneficiaries with different circumstances to benefit differently.

This case study illustrates how expert planning from Professional Trustees can increase the value of assets held in Trust.

This case study outlines how a well written Trust can benefit an adult child with mobility issues as part of good Estate Planning.

Making decisions, when suffering from grief, can seem impossible. Our judgement maybe clouded, and we may act out of character.

We are delighted to announce that Helen Claydon has been shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year in the 2025 Modern Law Awards.

We are absolutely thrilled that Simpler Law director, Andrew Townsend, has been awarded East of England Scale-up Entrepreneur of the Year.

It is with some pride that we can announce we have been announced as the Large Estate Planning Firm of the Year 2024.

As part of the 2024 Budget, Rachel Reaves announced some significant changes to the treatment of assets for Inheritance Tax.

The HAIG Legal Group is proud to be involved in the British Wills & Probate Awards as sponsor of the Community & Charity Champions category.

Inheritance is the natural result when we pass away and a Will determines who our estate passes to when that time comes.

Simpler Law are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists in the Estate Planning Firm of the Year - Large.

By the time 2045 arrives, it is looking likely that the number of gifts left to charities in Will is going to rise from 120,000 to 200,000.

For many, writing a Will is something that is put off. Like many important things in life, it is something difficult to consider, especially having to think about what might happen when we are no longer around.

In the ‘wee small’ hours of 10th August 2024 five brave souls began an adventure across the Peak District in Derbyshire.

Often a mistake made when writing a Will is not identified until someone passes away and it is not then possible to correct it.

The rules regarding overseas assets can be complicated and it is vital that advice is taken if you need to consider it in your will.

We are excited to share that Chief Legal Officer, Helen Claydon, won Lawyer of the Year Tax & Trusts at the Modern Law Private Client Awards

We are delighted to share that HAIG Legal Group companies have been shortlisted in four categories at the Modern Law Private Client Awards.