Personal Matters

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...

There is more to think about when sorting out your affairs than simply writing a Will. Our experienced team of solicitors can help you understand important legal procedures, advise you on how to set up a trust and regularly review...

Choosing to write your own Will rather than to seek professional advice could seem like a simple and cost-effective way to ensure your loved ones are provided for when you die. Unfortunately, a Will written without legal advice can end...

The death of a loved one is always distressing, and disputes arising around subsequent inheritances can only make the situation even more difficult. Tim Jones reassures those finding themselves in this upsetting position that solicitors can often provide help and advice....

We are delighted that Hannah Kitchin has begun the role of Trainee Conveyancing Clerk at Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors. Hannah has been part of the Residential Conveyancing team at our Beeston office for 7 years after joining Ellis-Fermor & Negus...

Last year, the UK government launched a temporary ‘Stamp Duty Land Tax Holiday’ on house purchases up to £500,000 in England and Northern Ireland. Last week the UK Chancellor announced that this ‘holiday’ will be extended for a period of 3...

Writing a Will is an important way of ensuring that your family and loved ones are protected and provided for if you die. However, changes to your circumstances such as getting married, moving to a new property, or the death...

You may have made a Will, but have you considered who would look after your affairs during your lifetime and ensure your wishes were met if you lost mental capacity due to either illness or an accident? Wills & Probate...