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).
Inheritance disputes rise 40% as blended families row over cash
Families rush to give away fortunes amid inheritance tax raid fears
The importance of acting promptly in adverse possession applications
What is adverse possession? Adverse possession, often referred to as “squatter’s rights,” is a well-established legal concept in the property law of England and Wales. Historically, this doctrine allowed individuals to claim ownership of land openly occupied without permission or force over a period of 12 years. That still applies for unregistered land or where […]
Recognition for TWM in the Chambers High Net Worth 2024 Guide
We are proud to have been recognised once again in the newly published Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) 2024 Guide. TWM has received a Band 2 Ranking in Private Wealth Law, and Caroline Foulger has been recognised as a ranked lawyer for the second consecutive year, and David Lunn is newly ranked. COMMENTARY FROM THE CHAMBERS HNW 2024 […]