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Is your will still right for you?

Modern families are changing rapidly, and people often wrongly assume that their loved ones will be automatically taken care of. However, without clear and legally valid instructions, families and partners can face uncertainty, distress, and even costly disputes - often discovering too late that assumptions do not provide protection under the law and can have serious consequences.

Inheritance tax is changing in 2026:

What farming families and business owners need to know

If you own a farm, land, or a family business, you will have undoubtedly heard that inheritance tax (IHT) rules are changing.  While the headlines have caused concern, the key message is this: don’t panic - but don’t ignore it either.

Changes to employment law in 2026 and beyond

Unless you have been living under a rock, you will have heard about the huge changes that the government is making to the employment law landscape in the UK.  Not all planned changes made it through the parliamentary tussle, but on 18^th December 2025, the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent to become the Employment Rights Act 2025.

Getting Back on Your Feet: The Gift of Rehabilitation After Injury

 When most people think about personal injury claims, they picture compensation – and of course that’s important.  But there’s another part of the process that can make just as much difference: rehabilitation.

Vine Law is 5!

This month sees Vine Law’s fifth birthday and, much like our youth, it feels like the time has gone  in the blink of an eye.

Boundary Disputes - There has to be a better way!

A couple of weeks ago and part way through reading the Times (other newspapers are available) I was dismayed again to read the newspaper’s report of what can only be described as a war between neighbours over their boundary fence that lead to the successful party...

Acting as an Executor – Part 4: Distributing the Estate

Once you have obtained the Grant for the estate, realised the assets and paid all of the outstanding debts then the next step will be distributing the funds to the beneficiaries who are entitled to inherit.

Claims under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997

Most of us will (fortunately) go through life without ever needing to think too hard about harassment laws. But for those who find themselves on the receiving end of persistent, unwanted behaviour — whether it’s online abuse, threatening messages, or being followed or watched — it can be a frightening and isolating experience.

Below, we set out how the law works, how compensation is calculated, and how Vine Law can support you in making a claim if needed.

Planning for the future when you have a blended family

Blended families are now more common than ever, with many people starting new relationships, getting married, and entering into civil partnerships later in life, often bringing children from previous relationships.  Being part of a blended family comes with unique legal and financial considerations that need careful planning.