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

Ambulance Heritage Society obtains charitable status

The Ambulance Heritage Society are celebrating registration and official recognition as a charity with the Charity Commission. Simon Hale from Ellis-Fermor & Negus solicitors’ charity team advised the Ambulance Heritage Society on the setting up of the charitable company and the registration with the Charity Commission. Simon Hale commented “It was a pleasure to work with the Trustees of the Ambulance Heritage Society and to obtain the charity... May 15th 2012 | read more

David Negus celebrates 40 years at Ellis-Fermor & Negus



Long Eaton based and highly regarded solicitor David Negus is celebrating 40 years as a qualified solicitor, almost 38 of them withEast Midlandsfirm Ellis-Fermor & Negus.

David was admitted as a solicitor in April 1972 and joined what was then Ellis-Fermor & Shephard in September 1974. Since then he has seen considerable change in the legal landscape both nationally and locally, where his firm has grown from one of the smallest to among... May 12th 2012 | read more