Insights

Is a DIY Will worth the risk?

Can I rely on a DIY Will to accurately reflect my wishes? Caroline Foulger of TWM Solilcitors discusses the pitfalls of DIY Wills and explains the benefits of seeking professional advice.

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Do I need a Will?

While the answer is anyone over the age of 18 should have a Will, for the reasons discussed in our previous article Why make a Will?, there is arguably a case for asking: do you need a Will; is it essential?

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Help, I can’t pay maintenance to my ex!

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a lifeline for many, but if you are paying maintenance to your ex spouse, in addition to trying to cover your own mortgage and outgoings, then you are going to be hit very hard, especially if you previously enjoyed an income over £30,000 p.a.

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Pensions in Family Law – a story of ”unintended discrimination”?

Pension sharing orders have been in existence now for well nigh 20 years since their introduction on 1 December 2000. The aim was, as the name suggests, that pensions could be split or shared going forwards, to create fairness between spouses and civil partners on divorce or dissolution. However, research highlights that pension inequality is rife, both in general terms and subsequent to divorce.

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Time for a Pre-Nup?

The arrival of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting social distancing measures have meant that many couples have had to postpone their wedding date. Whilst disappointing, this does give couples the opportunity to consider whether a Pre-Nuptial Agreement would be appropriate for them.

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Setting sale

Getting your business ready for sale is a daunting prospect. Unless you have sold one before, you may not know what to expect. Luckily, there are steps you can take to ensure that you set off on the right foot for a streamlined sale process, with minimal stress and delay.

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TWM in the press

Our featured media coverage:

13 August 2025

 Featured in Money Week, IFA Magazine and City AM, Duncan Mitchell-Innes highlights dramatic increase in “gifts out of surplus income”.

24 July 2025

Featured in MoneyWeek, Gillian Dunlea highlights that while lifetime gifting can reduce inheritance tax, HMRC may still treat assets as part of the estate if the gift isn’t deemed genuine.

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