Whether you are buying a property alone or with another person, purchasing your first or your fifteenth home, planning on living in it or letting it out: whenever you acquire property, you should consider whether you need to make or update your Will as a result.
Married couples are often advised, for Income Tax efficiency, that assets should be held jointly.
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.
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?
In February 2019, we published an article in relation to the Court of Appeal’s decision in the case of Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc (Morrisons) v Various Claimants addressing the liability of an employer for the acts of its employees.
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.
If you sell or give away assets like shares or property which is worth more than it was when you acquired it, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) may be due.
TWM’s Family team discusses family mediation and how to cut your legal bill without cutting corners.
Dividing up your finances in a separation or divorce situation is one of the biggest financial decisions you may make in your life. It can be difficult to weigh up the options that are being put before you and the advice that you are receiving.
TWM’s Family team explains what separating parents can do to minimise the stress for children.
What is it? Japanese knotweed is an invasive, non-native plant that can cause physical damage to buildings and land, which in turn affects the value
Our featured media coverage:
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 and The Global Recruiter 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.
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