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31st January 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

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

When Compassion Meets Law: the Forfeiture Act 1982, Assisted Suicide cases and the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

The interaction between morality and the law is frequently observed in modern society and plays a prominent role in assisted suicide cases. In this blog Matt Button discusses how assisted suicide interacts with the Forfeiture Act 1982.

5th December 2024

A Guide to Understanding Will Preparation

As a solicitor working in the private client team at TFS, I regularly encounter concerns and misconceptions surrounding will preparation. Often the thought of making a will can be daunting and therefore people can be put off by the idea.

Read article by Charlotte Jenkins

12th November 2024

Budget 2024: Key Inheritance Tax Changes That Could Impact Your Estate Planning

The 2024 UK Autumn Budget introduces significant updates to inheritance tax (IHT), reflecting the new government’s focus on perceived fairness and increasing revenue generation.

Read article by Vijay Singh

4th November 2024

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