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11th June 2026

Your Digital Legacy: Who Owns Your Life - and Your AI - After You Die?

For many years, estate planning has focused on physical assets including your home, investments and personal possessions. However, the nature of wealth is changing. Head of Private Client Vijay Singh has written a blog looking at what happens to your digital life after death

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Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Conveyancer

Choosing the right conveyancer can make the difference between a smooth property transaction and a stressful one. Conveyancing Executive Lara Garratt has put together some key questions to ask a potential conveyancer so you can select the most suitable person for the matter.

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8th June 2026

Thomas Flavell & Sons Wins Small Law Firm of the Year at Leicestershire Law Society Awards 2026

Thomas Flavell & Sons is proud to announce that we have been named Small Law Firm of the Year at the prestigious Leicestershire Law Society Awards 2026. Ten members of the TFS team were at the Awards Ceremony to accept the award.

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27th May 2026

‘Next of Kin’ Doesn’t Mean you Can Make Decisions: What Really Happens If a Loved One Loses Capacity

Many people think that being named as someone’s ‘next of kin’ gives them legal rights, but that is not the case. Senior Associate Solicitor Kate Mahon has written a blog explaining the importance of Lasting Power of Attorney.

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12th May 2026

How do I make changes to a Child Arrangements Order?

A Child Arrangements Order (CAO) is made by the Family Court and sets out which parent your child should live with and how often they should spend time with their other parent. Senior Associate Solicitor Nicola Starbuck explains how changes can be made to a CAO.

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5th May 2026

Landlords Take Note: New Information Sheet Deadline Could Cost You £7,000

In light of the profound changes affecting the residential letting market from 1 May 2026, the government has published an Information Sheet that landlords must provide to tenants by 31 May 2026, failing which they may face a fine of up to £7,000. Noel McNicholas explains.

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30th April 2026

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