On 14th June 2023, the Charities Act 2022 came into force, making key changes to the procedures that you will have to follow if you are selling or mortgaging charity land as a trustee. Provisions for charity trustees selling or...
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Leaving a Legacy (a gift) in your Will to a loved one or a charity close to your heart is a very important decision. Legally, you are free to distribute your estate (everything you own) however you wish. This can...
Congratulations to Simon Chevassut on qualifying as a Solicitor in June 2023! Simon completed his Training Contract here at Ellis-Fermor & Negus, gaining experience in a broad variety of areas working directly with our experienced Solicitors. About Simon Simon studied...
Three things you need to know before buying a new build Buying a house can be a complex process. Buying a new build property comes with its own set of challenges. Director and experienced residential property Solicitor Giles Tyas at...
Ellis-Fermor & Negus are delighted to announce that our new Charity of the year 2023-24 is Bundles of Hope! For over 20 years, our Charity of the Year scheme has supported charities based near our offices. In 2002, we realised...
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...
One year on from the landmark no-fault divorce ruling, Joanne Wilbraham reflects on the key changes in the law What were the main changes? The long-awaited no-fault divorce means that couples no longer need to play the ‘blame game’ and...
Selling your property can sometimes be a stressful experience. Giles Tyas offers his advice on ensuring a smooth process when selling your property 1. Sort the paperwork out early If possible, as soon as you make the decision to begin selling your...
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...