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14th February 2025

Inheritance Tax Changes: A Challenge for Farmers and Family Businesses

From April 2026, changes to Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief may make passing down family farms and businesses much harder for future generations. Chartered Legal Executive Kate Deathridge explains the changes.

Read article by Kate Deathridge

The Road to Qualification: My Training Journey at Thomas Flavell & Sons

Zara is a trainee solicitor at TFS having started her training contract in December 2023. She is due to qualify as a solicitor in the Private Client team in June 2025. Her route to qualification as a solicitor has followed the ‘traditional’ path.

Read article by Zara Taylor

11th February 2025

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Changes: What Homebuyers Need to Know Before April 2025

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax paid when purchasing a property or land in England and Northern Ireland. It applies to both Freehold and Leasehold properties.

Read article by April Ford

4th February 2025

Family Mediation Week (27th Jan - 31st Jan 2025)

This week is Family Mediation Week - an ideal opportunity for anyone considering mediation to find out more about the process and how it can benefit them. The Family Mediation Council has organised a series of webinars which can be viewed free.

Read article by Judith Wheeler

27th January 2025

Why Writing a Will with a Solicitor is Crucial: Lessons from Max George's Story

Recently The Sun reported an eye-opening story about Max George, a member of the pop band The Wanted. Max shared that he hastily wrote a Will on his phone before undergoing surgery, driven by panic to ensure his loved ones would be looked after.

Read article by Vijay Singh

13th January 2025

Success Fees and claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (the "1975 Act")

The Supreme Court’s decision in Hirachand v Hirachand (2024) has settled a key question under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 - read on to find out more.

Read article by Noel McNicholas

10th January 2025

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