News & Insight

1st August 2019

Cowan v Foreman (2019) – Court of Appeal decision re late applications in claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

The Court of Appeal considered whether a spouse, who has been generously provided for on a discretionary basis, would face difficulties raising a claim as having no reasonable prospects of success.

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Our Fundraising Efforts in Warwick- By Your Side

Thomas Flavell and Sons Warwick office are supporting By Your Side as their Charity of the Year. By Your Side is a small charity supporting families in Coventry and Warwickshire with perinatal mental health.

Read article by Lindsey Connolly

31st July 2019

Multiple Dwellings Relief

Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) is a form of tax relief brought in during the 2011 budget. Its initial aim was to encourage the growth of investment purchasers and since then it’s becoming more common in also everyday residential transactions.

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14th May 2019

Thomas Flavell & Sons wins 6 awards at The ESTAS

On Friday 19th October the firm received Awards for Best in County (Leicestershire & Warwickshire) Silver and Bronze in the Midlands, Bronze for Best Local Group and a People Award for Conveyancer Kelly Roberts.

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24th October 2018

Conduct in an Inheritance Act Claim

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the 1975 Act”) allows certain applicants to recover money from the Estate of a deceased person if they have been unfairly excluded.

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29th May 2018

Was it signed?

Important update for witnessing a Will.

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18th May 2018

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