Trainee Solicitor, Emily Facer, qualifies and starts exciting new chapter
02
Jan - 2026
Following a successful training contract, we are pleased to announce a new addition to our Wills & Probate team.
What does an Executor do?
31
Dec - 2025
The role of executor of someone’s estate can feel rather like a privilege – the deceased obviously trusted you and thought highly of you. It can, however, also be intimidating. Where do you start and what do you do? Wills & Probate Solicitor Emily Facer discusses in her latest blog...
Do I need to update my Will if my Executors have died?
11
Dec - 2025
Executors are appointed in your Will to deal with the administration of your estate when you pass away. Their main responsibilities include collecting in your assets, paying any debts and paying any tax due before distributing your estate in accordance with the terms of your Will.
Pension Death Benefits
10
Dec - 2025
Pensions and Death in Service payments do not pass under the terms of a Will. Timms, Wills & Probate Solicitor, Charlotte Day, discusses how the decision is made on where these payments will be made.
10 Reasons for Making a Will
10
Dec - 2025
At this time of year, we are busy preparing for the upcoming festivities and rushing around making sure we’re organised for the big day ahead. After the indulgences are over and having heard the twelfth strike of the clock on New Years Eve, our minds are drawn to the opportunities for the upcoming year and the resolutions we promise to keep.
Increase to Probate and OPG Registration Fees
20
Nov - 2025
It has recently been announced by the Ministry of Justice that from this month there will be an increase to probate and OPG registration fees.
Wills and Unmarried Couples – Why is a Will important?
20
Nov - 2025
There is a common misconception that unmarried couples have the same rights as a married couple. Emily Facer, discusses in her latest blog...
What is the difference between a Lasting Power of Attorney and a Deputyship Order?
20
Nov - 2025
There are major differences between a Lasting Power of Attorney and a Deputyship Order, specifically in the procedures involved. Timms Wills & Probate Solicitor, Megan Lovell, discusses in her latest blog.
Ed Sheeran’s Posthumous Album - What is a Letter of Wishes?
18
Nov - 2025
Ed Sheeran has recently confirmed that he has made a 'Letter of Wishes' to sit alongside his Will. Sophie Wildsmith discusses in her blog...
Is the Will you made in lockdown valid?
17
Oct - 2025
It has come to light that some Wills made in Lockdown may not be valid! Advanced Paralegal, Melanie Wain, explains more in her latest blog...
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