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Personal Matters

109 Articles

The Importance of Making a Will

Understanding the misconceptions around Wills and ‘common law marriage’ It is hard to overstate the impor...
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10th June 2024

3 minutes read

Welcome… Susan Dutton and Rebecca Green

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors are delighted to welcome two new starters this spring: Chartered Legal Executives...
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22nd May 2024

2 minutes read

Rental Reform and ‘Outlawing’ No-Fault Evictions

The Renters (Reform) Bill: A welcome correction of the imbalance of power in the private rental market, or an ill-con...
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22nd March 2024

7 minutes read

Prenuptial Agreements

On February 29th the news was full of excited brides to be getting down on one knee to take advantage of the leap yea...
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8th March 2024

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What Is My Role As An Executor?

10 important steps that every Executor should take after someone dies When someone writes a Will, they will usually a...
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30th January 2024

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Pregnancy and Maternity Employment Rights

The law around maternity and pregnancy rights is changing rapidly. Recent campaigns have prompted new legislation to ...
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9th January 2024

5 minutes read

New Year, New Move

The run up to Christmas is an exciting yet hectic time, especially if you have secured a moving date in December. Sho...
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5th December 2023

4 minutes read

What is ‘Bird Nesting’ And Is It Right For Your Family?

In recent years, the concept of ‘bird nesting’ has become more and more common. Although often put in place with the ...
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10th November 2023

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What To Consider When Facing Divorce

Whilst the new no-fault divorce procedure appears straightforward, it is important to consider that the Final Divorce...
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31st October 2023

3 minutes read

Hoping for the Best – Prenuptial Agreements at a Glance

Many believe that taking steps to protect your assets in the event of divorce or separation is a sign of distrust, ho...
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1st August 2023

3 minutes read

Personal Injury – How Strong is Your Claim?

Recovering from an injury may leave you feeling anxious and vulnerable. Have you been injured in an accident that was...
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31st July 2023

3 minutes read

Jargon Buster: Understanding Searches

The Conveyancing system is full of legal jargon. This series of blogs aims to help you understand some of the key ter...
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28th July 2023

5 minutes read

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