The UK is a nation of pet lovers, and a lot of clients want to make provisions for their pets in the event of their death or lack of capacity. Chartered Legal Executive, Sara Hilliard, explains how you can make provisions for your pets in her latest blog...
In the 2024 Budget, it was announced that pensions will form part of a deceased person’s estate for inheritance tax purposes from 6 April 2027. Head of Wills & Probate, Charlotte Day, explains the new update and what this means to your estate....
Conveyancer, Lauren Bourne, explains what commonhold is, and how it's different from other types of property ownership, in her latest blog...
The third anniversary of the reform of divorce law in England and Wales has just passed. Family Solicitor, Adrian Rose, explains the benefits and consequences of this in his latest blog...
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...
Family Law Solicitor, Fiona Moffat, discusses Child Protection Conferences, what they are, who should attend and why?....
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...
Family Law Solicitor, Adrian Rose, discusses his thoughts on a recent news article and explains how enforcement of an order is not automatic...
