Wills

We have a specialist wills and probate team at each of our three offices which can offer you assistance with a wide range of issues such as writing or amending your will, administering estates, powers of attorney, inheritance tax planning, charitable gifts and long term health planning. You can rely on us to keep you up to date at every stage and to provide clear and easy to understand information at all times.

We Offer:

  • Full range of probate services
  • Clear and easy to understand information
  • Sympathetic and friendly advice
  • A personalised service

Click on a link below to find out more about:

Making/updating a Will
Reviewing your Will
FREE Wills
Probate administration
Lasting Power of Attorney
Nursing Home Fees
Inheritance Tax Planning

To download a printable version of our leaflet “Have you planned for the future?” please click here.

Contact Us

If you would like to receive any more information or ask us a question about these or any other matters fill in our Online Form and we will get back to you within 24 hours (Mon-Fri only).  If you prefer, you can telephone the appropriate person 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 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