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 […]
The government says it has more than halved probate approval times but accurate paperwork is still key for a swift process
The government announced it has more than halved the time it takes to approve digital probate applications in 2024 from 12 to just over four weeks. Paper application waiting times were reduced from 22 to under 15 weeks. This is good news, but it does relate to straightforward cases as more complex ones can take […]
TWM Solicitors Announces Key Promotions Across the Firm
This latest round of promotions underscores the firm’s strategic focus on professional development and the long-term investment in its people.