Legal clarity for couples and families

While it's easy to put in place

Legacy is SKB Law’s planning service for people who want the right arrangements in place before they’re needed — not after.

Why This Matters

Most family disputes don’t begin with a dramatic event. They begin with things that were never written down.
What was agreed about the deposit. What was assumed about the business. What the Nikah meant in legal terms — and what it didn’t. What happens to the property if things change.
Legacy addresses those questions early — with proportionate advice and the right documents, only where they’re genuinely needed. It is not about anticipating the worst. It is about building something on solid ground.

Who Legacy is for

Legacy is designed for people at a moment of change — planning ahead, not catching up.

  • Couples planning marriage You’re building a life together. Legacy helps you understand what English law assumes about your finances, what a pre-nuptial agreement can protect, and how to approach those conversations clearly and without conflict.
  • Couples having a Nikah Religious marriage and English civil law do not automatically align. Legacy brings them together — protecting both parties’ expectations and ensuring your religious commitment has the legal foundation it deserves.
  • Families contributing to property Parents and family members who contribute deposits, loans, or gifts to a property purchase can find those contributions at risk without the right documentation. Legacy protects what you’ve given — and clarifies the intentions behind it.
  • People entering marriage with existing assets or a business If you have built something before this relationship — a business, a property, savings — Legacy helps you protect it without making that feel like a statement of mistrust. It is simply sensible planning.
  • Couples buying property together How property is owned, and what happens to it if circumstances change, is not always what people assume. Legacy ensures what you intend is what the law records.
  • Families with cross-cultural or overseas expectations Where families, assets, or legal expectations span countries or cultures, Legacy helps navigate what English law recognises — and where additional planning is needed.

You don’t need to know what document you need. The consultation is designed to help you work that out.

What happens in your consultation

Legacy begins with a one-hour private planning conversation with a family law solicitor.
This is not a general legal overview. It is a focused conversation about your specific situation — your relationship, your assets, your family, your expectations. During the session, we will:

  • Discuss your plans, circumstances, and what matters most to you
  • Look at property, assets, businesses, savings, and any family contributions
  • Explain clearly how English law views your situation — including anything that may surprise you
  • If relevant, explore how Nikah planning and legal protection work together.
  • Recommend what legal documents are appropriate — and be clear about what is not needed

After the consultation, you will have a clear picture of your position and a practical recommendation. There is no obligation to proceed further.

Pricing

Legacy Planning Consultation

£250 + VAT | 60 minutes

Includes:

  • Tailored legal planning advice
  • Clarity on what English law recognises
  • Clear recommendations on next steps

Additional costs (only if you choose to proceed)
Further work depends on:

  • The document(s) needed
  • Complexity
  • Whether one or both parties require advice
  • Costs are explained in advance. Advice is always proportionate.

Tailor what you need What Legacy Planning Can Include

  • 01.

    Pre-nuptial agreement

    Before marriage
    Records financial intentions, protects existing assets, and establishes clarity before you begin married life. Increasingly common — and can be recognised by English courts when properly prepared.

  • 02.

    Post-nuptial agreement

    After marriage, or when circumstances change
    Useful when assets, contributions, or family circumstances change during a marriage. Provides the same clarity and protection as a pre-nup, agreed between partners who already know each other well.

  • 03.

    Nikah planning & legal protection

    Aligning religious marriage with English law.
    A Nikah is a big commitment but without a civil marriage, it may have limited automatic legal protection in England & Wales. Legacy helps ensure your religious marriage is supported by legal arrangements that reflect its meaning and protect both parties.

  • 04.

    Declaration of Trust

    Protecting property contributions
    Where a family member contributes to a property purchase — as a deposit, loan, or gift — a Declaration of Trust records the arrangement clearly. It protects the contribution and removes ambiguity if circumstances change.

  • 05.

    Wills

    Protecting the next generation
    A will ensures your wishes are followed and your loved ones are protected. Can cover guardianship for children, inheritance planning, and who manages your estate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Free Assessment

Legal Wellbeing Scan

Life moves fast — moving in, getting engaged, building savings, starting a business, having children, or separating. This scan gives you a clear snapshot of your legal wellbeing across four areas
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