Tenants in Common: Complete UK Guide 2026

At a Glance Tenants in Common is a way for two or more people to own a property together while each person owns a separate share. Unlike Joint Tenants, your share does not automatically pass to the other owner when you die and can instead pass under your Will. This gives homeowners greater control over […]

Life Interest Trusts

At a Glance Life Interest Trusts provide long-term security for a surviving spouse or partner while protecting the underlying capital for your chosen beneficiaries. For homeowners, it can give the survivor a lifelong right to remain in the family home while preserving the deceased owner’s share for children or other beneficiaries. A Life Interest Trust […]

Are Next of Kin Responsible for Care Home Fees? 2026 UK Guide

At a Glance Regarding the question, “Are Next of Kin Responsible for Care Home Fees?”—the answer in 2026 is No. Under the Care Act 2014, next of kin are not legally liable for a relative’s care costs in the UK. However, while your personal savings are safe, the family home remains 100% vulnerable to being […]

Deliberate Deprivation of Assets: Essential UK Guide 2026

Learn how to navigate UK local authority rules regarding asset gifts and avoid common pitfalls with deliberate deprivation of assets in 2026.

The 7 Essential Steps to Protecting Your House with a PPT Will

A step-by-step homeowner’s guide to ringfencing your property equity against care costs using a professional Property Protection Trust Will.

Standard Wills vs Property Protection Trust Wills: The Essential 2026 Comparison

We compare traditional Mirror Wills against Property Protection Trusts to show which provides the best security for your family home and legacy

Property Protection Trust Wills: The Ultimate 2026 Homeowner’s Guide

Everything UK homeowners need to know about PPT Wills in 2026, from technical drafting to protecting your share of the family home.