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Proprietary estoppel in the context of estate planning and Wills

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

Number of disputes over inheritance has risen by 40% in the last four years

The number of court disputes over inheritance in the UK has increased by 40% over the past four years, with 9,625 applications to challenge a Will submitted in 2022/23 (year-end 31 March).

Over £2bn in cash gifts given to reduce Inheritance Tax – a 40% increase in the last five years

Cash gifts for Inheritance Tax planning have risen 40% in five years, reaching £2.1 billion in 2020/21, as families seek to mitigate IHT burdens.

The importance of acting promptly in adverse possession applications

What is adverse possession? Adverse possession, often referred to as “squatter’s rights,” is a well-established legal concept in the property law of England and Wales.

Recognition for TWM in the Chambers High Net Worth 2024 Guide

We are proud to have been recognised once again in the newly published Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) 2024 Guide. TWM has received a Band

Understanding death in service cover and its role in reducing Inheritance Tax

Death in service insurance is a type of life insurance that is offered by some employers as an employee benefit. Also known as group life

The New Labour Government and Employment Law Reforms

On 24 May 2024, the Labour Party published: “Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal for Working People”. Its manifesto followed on

Second bite at the cherry: How landlords can forfeit even after they have waived the right

The High Court has recently handed down judgment in The Tropical Zoo Ltd v The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Hounslow [2024]

Navigating contentious probate disputes: The benefits of mediation

While I have no doubt that every dispute resolution solicitor would proclaim their area to be the most “important” or “stressful” for their clients, there

Understanding green leases and its impact on sustainable real estate

Designed to promote environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, they aim to reduce carbon footprints and enhance building efficiency. These agreements include clauses requiring landlords and

Employment Law Update: TUPE and consultation changes for transfers with effect from 1 July 2024

When businesses transfer or merge, or activities are outsourced, TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006), will be triggered. These well-established regulations impose

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The rise of Will disputes – and how to avoid them

The rise in numbers of “complex families” has triggered more disputes over inheritance.

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