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Personal Matters

108 Articles

Putting Trusts In Order

Jordan McGregor and Grace Steele reveal how to maximise the benefits and reduce the headaches from life policies in t...

29th September 2026

3 minutes read

The Importance of ‘getting it right’

Do you dislike dealing with paperwork? Are you an organised person? Do you worry about filling in forms? &nb...

7th September 2026

2 minutes read

Do you need your ex-partners’ permission to take the children abroad?

If you are parents who are separated it may be that you do need consent of the other parent, but this will dep...

4th June 2026

3 minutes read

Will my child be able to choose who they live with?

This is a question that often concerns parents when they are contemplating separation. The answer very much de...

12th May 2026

3 minutes read

Why some lifetime gifts fail to reduce Inheritance Tax?

In this article, Elina Topham reveals why some lifetime gifts fail to reduce Inheritance Tax and why careful consider...

4th March 2026

3 minutes read

Is My Unmarried Partner Protected if I Do Not Have a Will?

Matthew Insley explains the importance of preparing a Will and some common misconceptions if you have a partner and y...

11th February 2026

2 minutes read

Turning Reflection into Resolution

As we approach the Christmas period, there is always a flurry of activity and a never ending “to do list”. We all rus...

5th January 2026

2 minutes read

Holly Setchfield’s First Months at Ellis-Fermor & Negus

About Me… I completed both my undergraduate and master’s degrees at Nottingham Law School. Whilst at Universit...

9th December 2025

3 minutes read

Duncan Passes on the Baton – Now in Luke’s Trusted Hands

The Wills and Probate team at Ellis-Fermor and Negus are entering an exciting new chapter, as Luke Smyth is passed th...

27th October 2025

2 minutes read

Act Now – Lasting Powers of Attorney Fees to Rise

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) registration fees are set to rise on Monday 17th November 2025 to £92 per document! ...

29th September 2025

2 minutes read

Welcome to the Team… Lauren West!

Ellis-Fermor & Negus are very happy to welcome Lauren West, a new addition to the Residential Property team. Laur...

18th February 2025

2 minutes read

A Time For Action

The Autumn 2024 budget proposes significant changes to inheritance tax (IHT) which will have a major impact on estate...

28th January 2025

2 minutes read

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