15.01.26
What is a Discretionary Trust? Thinking about a time when you may no longer be here to support your child can be frightening. If your child has Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or is otherwise vulnerable, their future may feel especially uncertain, and it is natural to worry about how…
07.01.26
What is a Deed of Variation? When a loved one passes away, the distribution of their estate doesn’t always reflect what the family feels is fair or appropriate. Sometimes, the terms of a Will – or the standard rules that apply when there is no Will (known as Intestacy) –…
05.01.26
How do I set up a Disabled Person’s Trust? In previous blogs we have covered what a Disabled Person’s Trust is, how it can be used to benefit a disabled person and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of Trust. To recap, a Disabled Person’s Trust can only be…
03.01.26
Trusts for Disabled People Explained – Disabled Person’s Trust Putting in place a Disabled Person’s Trust, which is often referred to as a Disability Trust or a Vulnerable Person’s Trust, can be daunting. Parents are understandably concerned about putting the right plans in place and whether using these special Trusts for…
11.12.25
Benefits Update after the Autumn Budget 2025 – a quick guide There is so much going on in the world of welfare benefits, that it’s difficult to know where to start with an update. So, in the spirit of optimism let’s begin with the ‘good news’ first. All benefit changes…
01.12.25
Renaissance Legal and sister companies announced as Trail Sponsor of Amaze’s “The Story Trail” We are pleased to announce that Renaissance Legal, which forms part of the Renaissance Group of companies alongside Renaissance Trust and Renaissance Financial, has committed to supporting Amaze’s “The Story Trail” as an official Trail Sponsor….
24.11.25
Making a Power of Attorney is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself, your finances, and your loved ones – yet it is often misunderstood. In this piece, we dispel some common myths and answer frequently asked questions about Powers of Attorney. We’ll explain the…
13.11.25
“Can I Work and Still Get Carer’s Allowance?” – A Guide for Parent Carers Around 1.5m people in the UK claim Carer’s Allowance and we are often asked questions about how working and earning interacts with this benefit. Carer’s Allowance is not means-tested, however, working can potentially impact a person’s…
21.10.25
In this piece we explore the roles and responsibilities of being a professional Attorney or Deputy, and share some of the more complex factors around welfare benefits that you should be aware of. As a professional Attorney or Deputy, it is your responsibility to ensure that you do the following…
13.10.25
Renaissance Legal achieves top rankings in leading legal directories Renaissance Legal is celebrating another year of success across two prestigious legal directories, Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 and the Legal 500 UK 2026. These results mark a significant milestone in the team’s journey and coincides with the firm’s 15th…
