Personal Matters

The imminent arrival of a new year can often bring some renewed focus and momentum to progress the tasks and life admin that you have been putting off from the previous year. One of those ‘to-do’ items might be formalising...

Chartered Legal Executive, Rebecca Green, explains its purpose and why you shouldn’t leave it too late. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a powerful legal document which allows you to choose one or more ‘attorneys’ to make decisions and handle your...

Understanding the misconceptions around Wills and ‘common law marriage’ It is hard to overstate the importance of making a Will – it elevates the extra burden at an already difficult time and in some cases helps avoid financial hardship. Yet,...

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors are delighted to welcome two new starters this spring: Chartered Legal Executives, Susan Dutton and Rebecca Green… About Susan Susan qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 1995. She joined Ellis-Fermor and Negus in 2024 and...

The Renters (Reform) Bill: A welcome correction of the imbalance of power in the private rental market, or an ill-considered appeal to the renting electorate ultimately doomed to backfire? All that can be said with any certainty about the Bill...

On February 29th the news was full of excited brides to be getting down on one knee to take advantage of the leap year tradition and no doubt many of those brides have already now started planning their big day....

10 important steps that every Executor should take after someone dies When someone writes a Will, they will usually appoint an Executor who is legally responsible for their money, property and possessions after they die. Luke Smyth, Wills & Probate...

The law around maternity and pregnancy rights is changing rapidly. Recent campaigns have prompted new legislation to extend the protections and rights of pregnant employees and those on and returning from maternity leave. Here is a quick overview of some...

The run up to Christmas is an exciting yet hectic time, especially if you have secured a moving date in December. Should you decide, instead, to stay put for the festive season and initiate your property search in the New...

In recent years, the concept of ‘bird nesting’ has become more and more common. Although often put in place with the best of intentions, it can actually cause more problems than it solves. What is ‘bird nesting’? ‘Bird nesting’ is an...