Wills, Trusts & Probate

The Autumn 2024 budget proposes significant changes to inheritance tax (IHT) which will have a major impact on estate planning. These changes are greater than any seen in the last decade and their wide scope means many of us will...

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...

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...

Writing a Will is often seen as an exercise for a later stage in life perhaps following the diagnosis of an illness, or for the elderly as they approach their twilight years. For many young people, writing a Will is...

Have you made a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney? Many people have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place for covering decisions regarding property and financial affairs. But do we apply that same concern towards our own...

Setting up a charity can be a complicated process. Making sure your charity operates in compliance with ever changing regulations is just as important. From appointing Trustees to general administration and charity governance, charities must understand their responsibility to manage...

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors is delighted to welcome Chartered Legal Executive Rosie Woodward to the Wills & Probate team at our Belper office! About Rosie Rosie Woodward is an experienced Legal Executive and joined Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors in November...

The beginning of a New Year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. As you make resolutions and set goals for the year ahead, why not take a moment to review your will and consider whether it still reflects...