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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...

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors is delighted to welcome Chartered Legal Executive Rosie Woodward to the Wills & Probate team at our Belper office! About Rosie Rosie Woodward is an experienced Legal Executive and joined Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors in November...

We’re supporting Resolution’s Good Divorce Week 2022 (28 November – 2 December), an annual awareness campaign run by Resolution, a community of over 6,500 family professionals, which helps people find a better way to go through divorce. This year, the focus of...