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Wills, Trusts & Probate

44 Articles

Why some lifetime gifts fail to reduce Inheritance Tax?

In this article, Elina Topham reveals why some lifetime gifts fail to reduce Inheritance Tax and why careful consider...

4th March 2026

3 minutes read

Is My Unmarried Partner Protected if I Do Not Have a Will?

Matthew Insley explains the importance of preparing a Will and some common misconceptions if you have a partner and y...

11th February 2026

2 minutes read

Duncan Passes on the Baton – Now in Luke’s Trusted Hands

The Wills and Probate team at Ellis-Fermor and Negus are entering an exciting new chapter, as Luke Smyth is passed th...

27th October 2025

2 minutes read

Act Now – Lasting Powers of Attorney Fees to Rise

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) registration fees are set to rise on Monday 17th November 2025 to £92 per document! ...

29th September 2025

2 minutes read

A Time For Action

The Autumn 2024 budget proposes significant changes to inheritance tax (IHT) which will have a major impact on estate...

28th January 2025

2 minutes read

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Chartered Legal Executive, Rebecca Green, explains its purpose and why you shouldn’t leave it too late. A Lasting Pow...

7th August 2024

3 minutes read

The Importance of Making a Will

Understanding the misconceptions around Wills and ‘common law marriage’ It is hard to overstate the impor...

10th June 2024

3 minutes read

Welcome… Susan Dutton and Rebecca Green

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors are delighted to welcome two new starters this spring: Chartered Legal Executives...

22nd May 2024

2 minutes read

What Is My Role As An Executor?

10 important steps that every Executor should take after someone dies When someone writes a Will, they will usually a...

30th January 2024

3 minutes read

Why you are never too young to write a Will

Writing a Will is often seen as an exercise for a later stage in life perhaps following the diagnosis of an illness, ...

13th March 2023

3 minutes read

Your health, your decision

Have you made a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney? Many people have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in p...

10th February 2023

3 minutes read

Expert legal support for your charity

Setting up a charity can be a complicated process. Making sure your charity operates in compliance with ever changing...

1st February 2023

2 minutes read

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