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...
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...
It can be a daunting experience getting on the property ladder for the first time. You’ve been putting money aside, planning and spent time looking for the right property. It’s a key step in life and it’s important things go...
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...
The beginning of a New Year is always an opportunity for a fresh start. As you make resolutions and set goals for the year ahead, why not take a moment to review your will and consider whether it still reflects...
Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors is pleased to welcome Joanne Wilbraham to the Family Law team at our Ripley office! About Joanne Joanne is a qualified Solicitor with 12 years’ experience in Family Law. After graduating from Nottingham Trent University with...
Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors is delighted to welcome experienced Conveyancer Sara Lockton to the Residential Property team at our Beeston office! About Sara Sara began her career in law in 1994 working as a legal PA/Secretary. During this time, she...
The new No-Fault Divorce law came into place on the 6th April 2022. To briefly sum-up Law changes; a spouse, or a couple jointly, can now apply for divorce by simply stating their marriage has broken down irretrievably. This is...