Wills and Probate

In his latest blog, Trainee Solicitor Michael Radze-Constable discusses who can attend a funeral and the steps you and your Executors can take to keep the funeral private. For those who question and critique the realism of TV dramas, did you notice Catherine Cawood waltzing into the funeral of Tommy Lee Royce’s mother in Series […]

‘How Can My Will Protect Me From Care Home Fees?’ Wills & Probate Solicitor, Charlotte Day, answers this frequently asked question in her latest blog… There are many horror stories in the media about people having to sell their homes and pay thousands in care home fees. As a result, we are experiencing an increasing […]

In her latest blog Head of Wills & Probate, Jo Robinson, discusses what personal chattels are, how to sell them and what you can do to avoid any problems that may occur… What Are Personal Chattels? Personal chattels are your personal possessions. You may think of them as the contents of your house but the […]

In his latest blog, Trainee Solicitor Michael Radze-Constable discusses the Inheritance Tax rise and how marriage can effect your taxable state… Some of the few rare certainties in life are death and taxes. We all pay our taxes (unless we utilise the same lucrative loopholes as the rich and famous) and we will all die […]

In his latest blog, Trainee Solicitor, Michael Radze-Constable discusses the topic of funeral preferences and what it means for you … We will often record funeral instructions in a Will that sets out our wishes to be carried out by our loved ones. We naturally hope that these will be followed to the letter, however […]

Timms Wills & Probate Solicitor, Charlotte Day discusses what end of life planning means for you and what we can do to help … When you or a family member receives a terminal diagnosis, it is hard enough having to deal with the impact of the diagnosis itself, but there are also some legal and […]

In his latest blog, Wills & Probate Solicitor Matthew Kelly discusses charitable gifts in Wills… You may wish to leave a gift or legacy in your Will to a single charity or various charities and there a few key points anyone considering making provision for charities should be aware of. What Can I Leave To […]

In her latest Timms blog, Wills and Probate Solicitor, Sara Hilliard discusses the importance of Wills for unmarried couples. The importance of Wills for unmarried couples still stands. The fact is still that cohabiting couples are not afforded the same rights as married couples or couples in a civil partnership. Why Is It Important For […]

‘Why Should I Make a Will?’ Trainee Solicitor Michael Radze-Constable discusses the frequently asked question in his latest blog… Life provides the ability to make decisions. We decide on outcomes and plan for the future. In death, we lose the control we have become accustomed to during our existence. One element we can control regarding […]

In her latest blog, Head of Wills and Probate Jo Robinson, discusses the increase in Lasting Powers of Attorney being registered…. The number of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) being registered in England and Wales is continuing to soar, according to new data released by the Ministry of Justice. 201,121 Lasting Powers of Attorney were […]