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16th September 2024

Maisie Lacrouts Reviews her Work Experience at TFS

I've just wrapped up an amazing two weeks of work experience at Thomas Flavell & Sons! I spent one week with the Private Client Team and another with the Conveyancing Team, learning about two very different but equally fascinating areas of law.

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A Brief History of Will-Making in England

Did you know that the history of will-making in England stretches back over a thousand years? It’s a fascinating journey that’s evolved over time, shaped by the twists and turns of society, law, and religion.

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Contesting a Will: The Case of Bond v Webster [2024] and the Importance of Testamentary Capacity

In Bond & Anr v Webster & Ors (2024) the validity of the Deceased’s Will was called into question. The trial focussed upon the instructions given to the solicitors who would prepare the final Will which was the battleground in this dispute.

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Contesting the Will of Reg Bond who owned a tyre business

TFS recognised in the 2024 Private Client Modern Law Awards

We are delighted to announce that TFS won the Private Client Team – Wills & Probate (16+ Solicitors) category at the 2024 Private Client Modern Law Awards which took place in Liverpool.

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The TFS team at the Private Client Modern Law Awards

Inheritance Tax Post-Election

Inheritance Tax (IHT) has long been contentious, and with the general election just a couple of days away, the fate of IHT is in the spotlight, with political parties offering distinct visions on its future.

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Looking at what might happen to Inheritance Tax following the General Election

Ensuring a Secure Future: The Growing Role of Will Trusts for Vulnerable Beneficiaries

Following on from Autism Acceptance Week, we look at why some families are increasingly turning to Will Trusts to protect the interests of their loved ones, especially those who may need extra support.

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