The Latest on Testamentary Freedom...
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Jun - 2024
‘Testamentary Freedom’ has recently hit the headlines in the case of Frederick Ward Snr. Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, discusses in her latest blog...
When is a General Power of Attorney Useful?
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Jun - 2024
What Is A General Power of Attorney? A General Power of Attorney is a legal document which allows you (known as the ‘Donor’ to give authority to another person (known as the ‘Attorney’) to act on their behalf in making ... When is a General Power of Attorney Useful?
Homemade Wills
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Jun - 2024
Homemade Wills can cause no end of problems as they have not been drafted with the specialist legal expertise required. Head of Wills & Probate, Charlotte Day, discusses in her most recent blog...
Delays at the Probate Registry
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Jun - 2024
Frustrated by the probate process taking longer than expected? You're not alone – delays at the Probate Registry are causing headaches for many. Head of Wills & Probate, Charlotte Day, discusses this in her most recent blog...
Gender Recognition Act: What Happens If A Beneficiary In A Will Changes Gender?
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May - 2024
The Gender Recognition Act 2004 came into force on 4th April 2005 and enables people to obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate and change their legal gender in the UK.
Dying Matters Awareness Week 2024
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Apr - 2024
Every year in May, Timms support Dying Matters Awareness Week which encourages the local community to get talking about death, dying and grief in whatever way, shape or form works for them.
Applying for a Grant of Representation on Credit for Inheritance Tax
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Apr - 2024
How long do I get to pay Inheritance Tax (IHT) on a deceased's estate? Head of Wills & Probate, Charlotte Day discusses...
The Association of Lifetime Lawyers
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Mar - 2024
At Timms we have four fully Accredited Members of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, but what does this mean? Wills & Probate Solicitor, Megan Lovell, explains in her latest blog...
Why Make a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney?
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Mar - 2024
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) enable you to appoint people (attorneys) of your choice with legal authority to act and make decisions on your behalf in relation to your finances, health & welfare if you are unable to do so yourself i.e. because you lack mental capacity.
Inheritance & Estranged Adult Children
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Mar - 2024
Deciding how to handle inheritance with estranged adult children involves legal considerations and emotional challenges. Wills & Probate Solicitor, Matt Kelly discusses various case studies relating to the matter in his recent blog....
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