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Why you are never too young to write a Will

Writing a Will is often seen as an exercise for a later stage in life perhaps following the diagnosis of an illness, ...
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13th March 2023

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No-Fault Divorce – Where Are We Now?

One year on from the landmark no-fault divorce ruling, Joanne Wilbraham reflects on the key changes in the law What w...
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6th March 2023

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Your health, your decision

Have you made a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney? Many people have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in p...
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10th February 2023

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Expert legal support for your charity

Setting up a charity can be a complicated process. Making sure your charity operates in compliance with ever changing...
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1st February 2023

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First Time Buyer?

It can be a daunting experience getting on the property ladder for the first time. You’ve been putting money aside, p...
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30th January 2023

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Rosie Woodward joins the Wills & Probate team!

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors is delighted to welcome Chartered Legal Executive Rosie Woodward to the Wills &am...
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10th January 2023

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New Year, New Will?

The beginning of a New Year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. As you make resolutions and set goals for the...
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9th January 2023

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Ellis-Fermor & Negus Supports Good Divorce Week 2022

We’re supporting Resolution’s Good Divorce Week 2022 (28 November – 2 December), an annual awareness campaign run by ...
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28th November 2022

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Our Family Law team welcomes Solicitor Joanne Wilbraham

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors is pleased to welcome Joanne Wilbraham to the Family Law team at our Ripley offic...
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24th October 2022

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Sara Lockton joins the Residential Conveyancing team!

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors is delighted to welcome experienced Conveyancer Sara Lockton to the Residential P...
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20th October 2022

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Where are we now? The New No-Fault Divorce Law in Practice.

The new No-Fault Divorce law came into place on the 6th April 2022. To briefly sum-up Law changes; a spouse, or a cou...
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10th May 2022

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How can I ensure that my affairs are in order?

There is more to think about when sorting out your affairs than simply writing a Will. Our experienced team of solici...
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31st August 2021

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