What happens to my estate if my Executor loses mental capacity?
02
Mar - 2026
Can an executor act if they lose mental capacity? Find out how this impacts probate, your will and estate distribution.
Timms Solicitors urges people to review their wills to avoid costly inheritance disputes
02
Mar - 2026
It's 'Update Your Will Week'. Learn why keeping your will up to date protects your loved ones from disputes, legal uncertainty and unnecessary inheritance tax.
Over 100 years of the Intestacy Rules
23
Feb - 2026
In her latest blog, Head of Wills & Probate Charlotte Day, discusses the Intestacy Rules and their relevance today....
Can my next of kin make decisions on my behalf during my lifetime?
18
Feb - 2026
In her latest blog, Megan Lovell, Wills & Probate Solicitor, explains lasting powers of attorney and the role next of kin play...
Deed of Variation - When Should You Consider This?
20
Jan - 2026
Deeds of variation are useful tax planning tools that can help you to mitigate tax whilst making a gift to others. Wills & Probate Solicitor, Megan Lovell, discusses in her latest blog...
Spotting Financial Abuse of the Elderly
19
Jan - 2026
Financial abuse of the elderly happens on a large scale across the world and recent data suggests that the main targets of financial abuse are those aged 65 and above. Wills & Probate Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, discusses in her latest blog....
Homemade Will: What could go wrong?
14
Jan - 2026
Homemade Wills, what could go wrong? Is it legal? Should I do it? These are all relevant questions that Head of Wills & Probate, Charlotte Day, tackles in her blog...
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.
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