50 years of the Inheritance Act 1975: is it time for reform?
At the time, the Act was revolutionary. For the first time, it recognised that surviving spouses – particularly women – deserved a fairer share of an estate, helping to prevent many from falling into financial hardship. The Act made the law fairer, but 50 years on, does the legislation still meet the needs of families […]
Ways to minimise IHT ahead of possible gifting clampdown
Rising estate values drive hike in contested Wills: what families need to know
As estates grow in value and family arrangements become more complex, more people are willing – and able – to dispute a Will when they feel they have not been treated fairly. While inheritance disputes can be stressful, costly and emotionally draining, many of them are preventable with careful planning and the right advice. Why […]
Fifty years on from the 1975 Inheritance Act – is reform needed?
Proposed dismissal programmes in the UK jump by 5%
TWM strengthens Commercial Property team with appointment of new Partner
Tanuja brings over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. She specialises in all aspects of non-contentious commercial property work, including freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals, the grant and renewal of business leases, commercial funding and secured lending for commercial and mixed-use sites, and corporate support work. Her clients include expanding businesses, charities, […]