Over 50,000 estates left no Will last year – a five year high
TWM Solicitors joins BDLA as Associate Member ahead of 25th anniversary of lender services division
Non-dom tax reforms – risk that children of estranged families could be taken out of the UK without permission
Reforms to the UK’s non-domiciled (non-dom) tax status, which came into effect on April 6 2025, are expected to prompt many wealthy families to consider leaving the UK.
Liam Payne: over 50,000 estates left no Will last year – a five year high!
In a recent IFA Magazine article, David Lunn, Managing Associate in Private Client at TWM Solicitors, warns that intestacy laws often exclude unmarried partners, urging people in long-term relationships to create a Will to protect their loved ones.
The importance of leaving a valid Will so your family can claim your estate
When someone dies without a Will or known heirs, their unclaimed estate can pass to the Crown under a principle known as Bona Vacantia, Latin for “ownerless goods.”
HMRC to raise at least £110m annually by cutting IHT relief on AIM shares
In IFA Magazine, Laura Walkley, Partner and Head of Private Client at TWM Solicitors, provides insight into the implications of the government’s decision to halve the Inheritance Tax (IHT) relief on AIM-listed shares from 100% to 50%, effective April 2026. Laura’s comments also feature in Professional Advisor, Money Marketing, Professional Advisor, Investment Week, Portfolio Advisor […]