21% rise in Executors of Wills being sued in the High Court – 87 cases in past year, but that could be the tip of the iceberg
The number of Executors of Wills being sued in the High Court has jumped 21% in the past year, with 87 cases in 2023, up from 72 cases in 2022. These claims over ‘breaches of fiduciary duty’ centre around an Executor, who is responsible for dealing with the entire estate administration of a Will, failing […]
October Budget: What steps should you take now to hedge against higher bills on Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax?
With the Government expected to increase taxes in the next Budget on October 30, in this article we’ll be exploring the potential changes to the tax rules that you should consider planning for. While the Government has committed to not increasing income tax, national insurance, or VAT, significant changes to both Capital Gains Tax (CGT) […]
TWM announces new Head of Employment Law among series of promotions
TWM Solicitors is pleased to announce that Partner Andrew Peters has been promoted to Head of Employment Law, with effect from 1 August 2024.
Should you prioritise getting a Will – and what happens if you don’t?
Number of disputes over inheritance has risen by 40% in the last four years
The number of court disputes over inheritance in the UK has increased by 40% over the past four years, with 9,625 applications to challenge a Will submitted in 2022/23 (year-end 31 March).