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5th February 2025

Building a Legal Career: My Hands-On Apprenticeship Journey at Thomas Flavell & Sons

Izzy Holloway shares her journey as a Trainee Paralegal at TFS, highlighting the benefits of a Level 4 apprenticeship. She discusses key lessons, the balance between study and work, and how the firm’s support is shaping her legal career.

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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

Getting Your Life Admin in Order: What Paperwork You Need to Store

Was your New Year's Resolution to get your life admin up to date? Not quite achieved it yet? Let’s face it - life admin isn’t the most exciting thing to tackle, but getting your paperwork in order can save you and your loved ones a lot of stress.

Read article by Lucy Worrall

31st January 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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