Nearly 5000 families received fines for paying Inheritance Tax late – how you can avoid getting caught out
4,865 executors were fined for paying their Inheritance Tax bills late in the year ending 31 March 2024 – a rise of 12% on the
4,865 executors were fined for paying their Inheritance Tax bills late in the year ending 31 March 2024 – a rise of 12% on the
Amid a rush of gift-giving ahead of an expected rise in Inheritance Tax (IHT) in the upcoming October Budget, here are five important things to consider
What is Business Property Relief? Business Property Relief (BPR) is a tax relief that exempts heirs from paying IHT when they inherit a business. BPR
The probate process is a critical step in dealing with the administration of a person’s estate after they have died. Understanding how citations work within
TWM Solicitors is delighted to announce 18 lawyers in the firm have been recommended in the new edition of The Legal 500 UK 2025.
Borrowers aged over 70 took out nearly £2bn in non-equity release mortgages last year, according to exclusive data obtained by TWM Solicitors*. Some older borrowers
The Inheritance Act allows individuals who were related to, or financially dependent, on the person who has died to seek a greater share of the
Land Registry delays are a growing concern for many, with the latest updates from the Land Registry indicating the following average processing times for applications:
The number of Executors of Wills being sued in the High Court has jumped 21% in the past year, with 87 cases in 2023, up
With the Government expected to increase taxes in the next Budget on October 30, in this article we’ll be exploring the potential changes to the
TWM Solicitors is pleased to announce that Partner Andrew Peters has been promoted to Head of Employment Law, with effect from 1 August 2024.
Understanding the role of proprietary estoppel within estate planning and Will disputes is crucial for those who might find themselves unexpectedly excluded from a Will
Our featured media coverage:
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.
Featured in The Telegraph, Yahoo Finance and IFA Magazine, Duncan Mitchell-Innes warns that as tax-efficient options to pass on wealth narrow, families are increasingly relying on the remaining inheritance tax reliefs.
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