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Consultation starts on greater financial protections when cohabiting relationships end and automatic inheritance rights when partner dies without a will

The Government has launched its long-awaited consultation on reforms to give cohabiting couples greater financial protections when relationships end, and automatic inheritance rights when a partner dies without a will.

Wake Smith helps haulage experts drive growth with new South Yorkshire depot

A nationwide specialist haulage provider has expanded into its largest depot premises retaining its South Yorkshire roots with the help of Wake Smith Solicitors.

Landmark case provides some welcome reassurance to executors stuck in assets ownership disputes

A landmark High Court ruling has clarified the treatment of disputed estate assets and the legal effect of declarations of trust. We look at what the decision means for executors, administrators and families involved in inheritance disputes.

Sign up for seminar on managing performance and probation issues

Join Wake Smith’s Employment Law team for a free breakfast seminar on Wednesday June 10 focused on managing performance and probation issues

Wake Smith supports domestic abuse charity

Wake Smith supports domestic abuse charity

Wake Smith Solicitors 21 May 2026

A Sheffield-based charity which has offered specialist domestic abuse support for more than 50 years has been chosen by Wake Smith as their charity of the year for the next year.

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