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...
Associate Solicitor, Matt Kelly, discusses a recent case that highlights the risk of people storing their original Wills at home, in his latest blog...
Following concerns that the Assisted Dying Bill is “unworkable”, Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater has agreed to postpone the implementation of the legislation until after the next election. Wills & Probate Solicitor, Keith Baldock-Grimes explains more in his latest blog...
It has been revealed that £2.3 billion was spent on funerals last year, which was an increase of over £26 million from the year before. Wills & Probate Solicitor, Megan Lovell, explores the cost of funerals and why it's important to write a Will.
There are no rules as to when you should make a Will, however it is important that you don't wait until the last minute. Trainee Solicitor, Emily Facer, discusses the right time to make a Will...
Head of Wills and Probate, Charlotte Day, discusses the impact of marriage and divorce on Wills and Pension in her latest blog...
Only a quarter of pet owners have considered what will happen to their animals after their death: Head of Wills and Probate, Charlotte Day, warns that millions of pets are at risk...
