Fraud fears over digital Wills – legal experts warn
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.”