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How to Ensure Your Estate Is Distributed According to Your Wishes — Not the Rules of Intestacy
Many people assume that their estate will automatically pass to their loved ones when they die. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. If you die without a valid Will in England and Wales, your estate will be distributed in accordance with the Rules of Intestacy, and the outcome may not reflect your wishes or
National Receptionist Day
As it is National Receptionist Day, we wanted to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of our reception team. Unfortunately, some of the team members were not available for the photo but we wanted to thank each of you for all the support you give our clients, visitors, and the wider firm.
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HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS TRUST REGISTRATION SERVICE
Many trustees are unaware of rules brought into place by HM Revenue and Customs which require most trusts to be registered with the Trust Registration Service. This includes both trusts created now and also ongoing trusts created in the past. Therefore, many trusts which have been in existence for a long time now need to
MKB Walk for Bluebell Wood
On 18th July 2026, a team from MKB Solicitors will take on a 50km walk across the Peak District and South Yorkshire to raise funds for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. The route will include Mam Tor, the Great Ridge and Back Tor, across the Peak District, through Sheffield and into North Anston, covering a long
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Outcome of Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) Case
Luke Newton of MKB has successfully secured a positive outcome for a client in a contested TOLATA matter, demonstrating both strategic precision and a clear focus on achieving practical results. The case concerned a jointly owned property in which our client, the Claimant, had not resided for approximately three years. Despite repeated and reasonable requests