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Remember a Charity in your Will Week

Making a Will is an important way of looking after the people closest to you. In some circumstances, there may be tim…
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15th September 2017

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Following The Money

The responsibilities on charity trustees aren’t letting up. With intervention in or removal of charities by the Chari…
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10th July 2017

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Introducing our Charity of the Year 2017: Ben’s Den

We are pleased to announce that our Charity of the Year for 2017 is Ben’s Den, the Ben Parker Trust Fund. Ben’s Den i…
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20th June 2017

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Voice of Hope sets up as a Registered Charity

A group of visionary women from Stoke-on-Trent have been successfully awarded charitable status by the Charity Commis…
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13th February 2017

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Expansion To Our Conveyancing Team In Belper, Welcome Kim Favill

We are pleased to welcome residential conveyancing specialist, Kim Favill, who joined our Belper office on 4th Januar…
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12th January 2017

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Experienced Conveyancer, Kim Favill, to Join Belper Office

We are pleased to announce that residential conveyancing specialist, Kim Favill, will be joining our Belper office on…
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1st December 2016

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Family Lawyers Support the New Resolution Code of Practice

At Ellis-Fermor and Negus all our Family lawyers are proud members of Resolution, a community of family justice profe…
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29th November 2016

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Why should I consider having a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Imagine the scenario… An elderly gentleman has his family nearby, attends various social activities in the week…
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11th November 2016

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A Morning in the Life of a Wills & Probate Solicitor

Stepping off at Beeston Tram Stop and into the brilliant sunshine, so begins another day as a Wills & Probate Sol…
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19th October 2016

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5 Top Tips for Selling your Property at Auction

 1. Let us know well in advance There is a lot to do in preparing the Legal Pack for auction. Searches need to be obt…
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3rd October 2016

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New Belper Heritage Charity Established

A Derbyshire community group has recently been successful in being awarded charitable status by the Charity Commissio…
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30th September 2016

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Vintage Vehicles and Classic Cars: Bartons heritage event Saturday 10th

This Saturday 10th September Bartons plc. will be welcoming visitors to enjoy a range of rarely seen original vintage…
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5th September 2016

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