Estate Administration

The death of a loved one is traumatic enough without having to sort out their financial affairs. Many people start to sort out such affairs feeling that they can cope with all the various problems such as assets, liabilities, pensions, tax, trusts, etc. however, after a short while they may find that the financial and legal paperwork is complex and causes more worries. Professional assistance with sorting out the financial affairs following a death goes a long way to help reduce any stress and worry.

Download a printable version of our leaflet “What to do when someone dies” here.

Contact us

Please fill in our online form and we will get back to you within 24 hours (weekdays only).  If you prefer, then telephone the appropriate office for your area:

Ripley office 01773 744 744 Duncan Lyon or Jill Leam
Long Eaton office 0115 972 5222 Ellie Wreford or Michael Cobbett
Beeston office 0115 922 1591 Sarah Jordan
Belper office 01773 821 665 Joanne Fletcher

Latest News

Your choice of solicitor is your right

A client of mine recently had been approved a mortgage by HSBC and was told that she had to use one of their panel solicitors, but only on arguing the point was given permission to instruct her own choice.  To all potential conveyancing clients out there, please be aware that the solicitor you choose to handle your matter is your choice, and you are under no obligation to use the one that your estate agent or mortgage provider has a referral agreemen... February 22nd 2012 | read more

Joanne Fletcher moves to Belper office

Joanne Fletcher, our Probate and Conveyancing clerk will be working from the Belper office from February 2012.  She can help you with Making and/or reviewing your Will(s), Estate Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

To contact Joanne please telephone 01773 821665 or email j.fletcher@ellis-fermor.co.uk... February 1st 2012 | read more