Executors and Administrators have a legal duty to distribute an estate correctly, which includes identifying and tracing all beneficiaries. Head of Wills & Probate, Charlotte Day, discusses identifying and tracing beneficiaries in her latest blog...
Some individuals decide not to seek legal advice from a qualified professional and prepare a 'homemade Will', but there are significant risks with taking this approach. Trainee Solicitor, Emily Facer, discusses DIY Wills in her latest blog...
This month, the media has reported that One Direction star Liam Payne died ‘intestate’. Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, explains what happens if you die without a Will, in her latest blog...
"Valuable Intestacy Lessons From The Rich And Famous" Trainee Solicitor Emily Facer discusses in her latest Timms blog...
The UK is a nation of pet lovers, and a lot of clients want to make provisions for their pets in the event of their death or lack of capacity. Chartered Legal Executive, Sara Hilliard, explains how you can make provisions for your pets in her latest blog...
In the 2024 Budget, it was announced that pensions will form part of a deceased person’s estate for inheritance tax purposes from 6 April 2027. Head of Wills & Probate, Charlotte Day, explains the new update and what this means to your estate....
It has recently been revealed that One Direction star Liam Payne has left a £24.3 million estate and no Will. Wills and Probate Solicitor, Megan Lovell, unpacks what will happen to his estate.
The decision whether to store clients’ original Lasting Powers of Attorney (‘LPAs’) is one that is often debated amongst private client lawyers. Chartered Legal Executive, Sara Hilliard, explains the process at Timms, in her latest blog...
It is not uncommon for couples to believe that if they have lived with their partner for a long time, then their property and other assets will automatically pass to their surviving partner on death, however, unfortunately this is not necessarily the case. Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, explains the different factors and the importance of making a Will...
Timms Trainee Solicitor, Emily Facer, explains the role of a Lasting Power of Attorney and whether you need to have lost capacity for one to be used...
