Wills and Probate

How long do I get to pay Inheritance Tax (IHT) on a deceased’s estate? Head of Wills & Probate, Charlotte Day discusses… If inheritance tax needs to be paid on a deceased’s estate then it needs to be paid by the end of the sixth month following the date of death i.e. if someone died […]

At Timms we have four fully Accredited Members of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, but what does this mean? Wills & Probate Solicitor, Megan Lovell, explains in her latest blog… Who are Lifetime Lawyers? The Association of Lifetime Lawyers is a community of specialist legal professionals who support vulnerable and older people with the right […]

Many already understand the advantages of making Lasting Powers of Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs. However, more people are now also making Lasting Powers of Attorney for Health & Welfare…. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) enable you to appoint people (attorneys) of your choice with legal authority to act and make decisions on your […]

Deciding how to handle inheritance with estranged adult children involves legal considerations and emotional challenges. Wills & Probate Solicitor, Matt Kelly discusses various case studies relating to the matter in his recent blog…. It is now approaching nearly ten years since the final decision in the landmark case of Ilott -v-Mitson 2015 for people leaving […]

Death is a difficult topic to consider but planning for what happens to your assets afterwards brings peace of mind and clarity for your loved ones. Timms Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith discusses in her latest blog… What happens to my assets when I die? The way in which assets are treated upon death varies depending […]

Jo Robinson, Charlotte Day, Matthew Kelly, Megan Lovell and myself, are all proud Accredited Lifetime Lawyers(formerly Solicitors for the Elderly). We join the most qualified specialists in the country in helping you make decisions and plans for your future. Here are some of the reasons why you should use a Lifetime Lawyer: They know their […]

The simple answer, I believe, is yes! Talking to your children about your estate planning can help to avoid potential conflict and misunderstanding in the future… Emotions often run high following a death and, unfortunately, it is not uncommon for loved ones to become distressed and argue amongst each other. Arguments can often be avoided […]

‘Would your family know where to find your finances after you’re gone?’ In the midst of daily life, it’s easy to let paperwork pile up and to lose online passwords. But the reality is, when someone we love passes away, the burden of settling their affairs falls on those left behind. A lot of clients […]

The temporary legislation allowing Wills to be witnessed via video comes to an end this month. Wills and Probate Solicitor, Matthew Kelly, discusses the end of video witnessing in his latest blog… A Temporary Relaxation of the Rules During the Covid-19 pandemic an amendment to the rules for the witnessing of Wills was introduced as […]

For loved ones the cost of a funeral often comes as a surprise. In 2024, the average cost in the UK is £3,953 which is a 2.5% drop since 2021. Wills and Probate Solicitor, Charlotte Day discusses funeral costs in her most recent blog… Funeral Costs We are seeing that a lot of our clients […]