Beyond your Will – essential documents to organise during your lifetime
Preparing your Will is widely recognised as an essential step in financial planning for the future, but it is only one element of effective lifetime planning. When someone dies or loses mental capacity, their family is often navigating unfamiliar territory at an already stressful time. Clear, well-organised documents can save months of delay, avoid unnecessary […]
Employment Rights Act 2025: key changes employers need to prepare for this April
These changes affect family leave, redundancy processes, sick pay, whistleblowing and enforcement. While this is only the first wave of reform, the impact on employers will be immediate in several key areas. Below is a summary of the changes employers need to be aware of to ensure continued compliance and good workforce management. Day one […]
Renters’ Rights Act 2025: key reforms and implications for lenders
This article outlines the key changes introduced by the Act and considers the practical implications for lenders, particularly in relation to enforcement strategy, vacant possession and borrower risk. The key reforms Abolition of Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) agreements Most tenancies in the private rented sector are currently granted as assured shorthold tenancies, typically for a […]
‘Lockdown Wills’ and the increased risk of legal challenge
During lockdown, many people made Wills at home, often without professional advice and in difficult circumstances. While these Wills were often created with the best of intentions, some may not meet the strict legal requirements needed to be valid. As families and executors now begin to deal with estates affected by ‘lockdown Wills’, questions are […]
Workplace stress and Employment Tribunal claims – what employers need to know
For employers, this highlights a growing legal risk – particularly at a time when many businesses are under pressure to operate with reduced resources and leaner teams. Stress-related claims are more common than many employers realise Our analysis of 9,850 Employment Tribunal claims found that 1,185 involved stress in the workplace. Many of these claims […]
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.