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.
Colenko and TWM complete Surrey deal in three days to beat stamp duty deadline
Will Macauley, Managing Associate at TWM Solicitors is featured in Mortgage Soup,