Wills and Probate

Christmas TV usually brings much excitement but this year might be a peak for fans of Gavin and Stacey as it has been confirmed that filming has started for the final ever episode due to be aired this Christmas… The last episode, aired in 2019, ended on a cliff-hanger when Nessa got down on one […]

Wills and Probate Solicitor, Matthew Kelly, discusses ‘Divorce & Your Will’ in his most recent blog… In addition to obtaining legal advice regarding the divorce process and untangling the matrimonial finances, it is also vital to consider the impact of the death of one of the parties before the divorce is finalised. The principles stated […]

September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and it important to take a moment to consider just how many people are affected as there are nearly 50 million people living with dementia worldwide. It is estimated there are 944,000 people living with dementia in the UK with this figure expected to reach 1.6 million people by 2050. […]

In her latest blog Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, discusses the steps you should take after being diagnosed with dementia… What is Dementia? Dementia is a general term used to describe a group of diseases which cause a decline in brain functioning. There are many different types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, mixed dementia, […]

World Alzheimer’s Day is on the 21st of September and is part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month which takes place throughout September. How Does Alzheimer’s Affect You? Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia. This is a disease that affects the functioning of the brain. One in two of us will be directly affected by dementia, whether […]

In her latest Timms Blog, Sara Hilliard, discusses Inheritance Tax and the ‘Excepted Estate’ rules… What Is Inheritance Tax? Inheritance tax is a tax that is charged on the value of a deceased persons estate. An estate includes assets owned either in the deceased’s sole name or their share of any joint assets. This includes property, […]

In her latest Timms blog, Wills & Probate solicitor, Megan Lovell discusses ‘Is a beneficiary entitled to see the Will?’… A question I am regularly asked is whether a beneficiary of the Will is entitled to see a copy of the Will. This is often because a relative is attempting to deal with the estate […]

Whilst there is no absolute way to prevent someone from challenging your Will after your death, there are sensible measures which can be put in place to reduce the risk of a successful challenge. Keith Baldock- Grimes discusses ‘How To Protect Against Your Will Being Challenged’ in his most recent blog… Having a solicitor prepare […]

    The Non-Contentious Probate (Amendment) Rules 2018 came into force on 27 November 2018. Head of Wills & Probate, Charlotte Day, discusses the amendment in her latest blog… Under the Non-Contentious Probate amendment, there will no longer be the requirement to swear an oath in the presence of an independent solicitor when applying for […]

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 Keith Baldock-Grimes discusses in his latest blog… In simple terms, an executor […]