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8th September 2025

Living Together Without Tying the Knot - The Hidden Risks for Cohabitees

Living with someone as a cohabitee is increasingly common. In 2005 around 4 million people were cohabiting in the UK and cohabiting couples made up roughly 12–14% of families. Noel McNicholas' looks at the Inheritance Act 1975 implications.

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Gifting Assets to Avoid Care Home Fees? Why the "7-Year Rule" Doesn't Work

Senior Associate Solicitor Philip Baldwin from our Private Client team tackles a common misconception around care home fee planning and explains why the “7-year rule” might not protect your assets the way you think.

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19th August 2025

My Unforgettable Work Experience at Thomas Flavell & Sons

Over the past week, I have had the incredible opportunity to complete work experience at Thomas Flavell & Sons Solicitors at their Hinckley office in the private client team, and what a journey it has been.

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13th August 2025

Insights from a Two-Week Placement with Thomas Flavell & Sons' Private Client Team

These past two weeks with the Private Client team at Thomas Flavell & Sons have provided me with a highly formative experience, deepening my understanding of private client work and building my practical skillset within a legal context.

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18th July 2025

Liam Payne Dies Intestate: Why Making a Will is Crucial for Certainty and Control

News of Liam Payne’s untimely death shocked fans across the world. But beyond the sadness and tributes lies a potential legal tangle that could take years to unravel: it’s been confirmed that Liam died without leaving a will. Vijay Singh explains...

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9th May 2025

A Transformative Two Weeks at Thomas Flavell & Sons Solicitors

As a final-year law student on the JD Pathway at the University of Leicester, I have always sought experiences that challenge me, inspire me and bring me closer to the legal profession I am working so hard to enter.

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6th May 2025

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