Simpler Law News & Advice.

There can be some confusion around the rights of a Will beneficiary and what information they are entitled to. Read here about the rights of a Will beneficiary in detail.

Attending the British Wills & Probate Awards 2026 as both sponsors and finalists, Simpler Law was amongst some of the greatest in the industry.

Simpler Law receives recognition at the Signature Awards London 2026, proudly winning Innovative Business of the Year.

Vulnerable individuals, especially those over 70 face increased risk of fraud by abuse from those they trust. This group saw themselves losing £51 million during the 2025/26 tax year. Learn how we can help.

Simpler Law secures finalist positions in Pioneers, Unsung Hero and Estate Planning Firm - Large in the British Wills and Probate Awards 2026.

Considering including your friends in your Will? You wouldn't be the only one, read how this may affect you and what you can do for your friends.

1 in 4 UK adults, new research suggests, wrongly think they would inherit their partner's wealth if they are unmarried.

Sharing a delicious meal with the children, enjoying quality time with loved ones in the garden, making life easier for your family after you pass away. We believe that all three of these are important and that everyone should give them some thought.

A Lasting Power of Attorney can be a crucial document when you require care.

We are excited to share that we have been shortlisted in the Modern Law Private Client Awards 2026.

Helen Claydon, Chief Legal Officer, wins Highly Commended at The Probate Industry Awards 2026.

We are delighted to announce that Simpler Law are finalists in three categories at the Modern Law Awards 2026. We have been shortlisted for both Wills & Probate Team of the Year and Law Firm of the Year (Medium).

There was much excitement among Simpler Law employees recently as we celebrated ten years since we were founded. Along with our sister companies Fidelis Legal Services and Northwood Banks & Co. we were invited to a spectacular black tie ball thrown by the HAIG Legal Group for all employees.

The finalists for the Probate Industry Awards 2026 have been confirmed and we’re excited to be shortlisted in two categories. Our founder and Chief Legal Officer, Helen Claydon, is up for Probate Lawyer Of The Year. We hope that she can go one better than the Highly Commended she achieved in this category in 2025 this year.

You have to ensure that your document follows the strict legal requirements that make your Will legally binding.

Although near neighbours, and both being a part of the United Kingdom, there are some notable differences between laws in Scotland and laws in England & Wales.

The following guide gives important information on how this can be achieved and advice on how to sign your power of attorney.

The rules on how a Will should be signed and witnessed in Scotland differ from the rest of the UK and this guide gives step-by-step instructions on what you will need to do to ensure your Will works as planned.

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.