TWM in the press

Madeleine Beresford, Partner in Private Client at TWM Solicitors, comments in The Telegraph on the sharp rise in probate fees, noting that it adds further financial and administrative pressure on families already coping with bereavement.

Gillian Dunlea, Managing Associate and private client specialist at TWM Solicitors, comments in Saga on how lifetime gifts can unintentionally remain within an estate for inheritance tax if HMRC considers the donor to still benefit from them.

Oliver Milton, Solicitor and employment specialist at TWM Solicitors, comments in People Management, New Law Journal, The Global Recruiter and Solicitors Journal on analysis showing that workplace stress is a factor in around one in ten employment tribunal cases, highlighting the risks for employers who fail to address stress early.

David Lunn, Partner in Private Client at TWM Solicitors, is featured in The Telegraph examining the complex rules governing gifts made under a Power of Attorney. David explains the importance of assessing capacity, and why careful records and, where necessary, Court of Protection approval are essential to avoid overstepping legal authority.

Madeleine Beresford, Partner in Private Client at TWM Solicitors, comments in Money Marketing and IFA Magazine, on why recent tax rises could limit the financial assistance retirees are able to offer younger generations.

David Lunn, Partner in Private Client at TWM Solicitors, outlines in Money Week ways to use current gifting rules to make payments to family or friends without them being subject to inheritance tax.