Wills, Trusts & Probate

In this article, Elina Topham reveals why some lifetime gifts fail to reduce Inheritance Tax and why careful consideration is essential to ensure such gifts achieve their intended effect. Those who are keen to reduce their Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability,...

Matthew Insley explains the importance of preparing a Will and some common misconceptions if you have a partner and you die without a Will. It should come as no surprise that a Will is an important legal document which serves...

The Wills and Probate team at Ellis-Fermor and Negus are entering an exciting new chapter, as Luke Smyth is passed the baton from our retired Director, Duncan Lyon. The handover to Luke has been a carefully managed transition, ensuring clients...

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) registration fees are set to rise on Monday 17th November 2025 to £92 per document! LPAs are important legal documents where you appoint people who you trust to make decisions on your behalf. Sometimes people...

The Autumn 2024 budget proposes significant changes to inheritance tax (IHT) which will have a major impact on estate planning. These changes are greater than any seen in the last decade and their wide scope means many of us will...

Chartered Legal Executive, Rebecca Green, explains its purpose and why you shouldn’t leave it too late. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a powerful legal document which allows you to choose one or more ‘attorneys’ to make decisions and handle your...

Understanding the misconceptions around Wills and ‘common law marriage’ It is hard to overstate the importance of making a Will – it elevates the extra burden at an already difficult time and in some cases helps avoid financial hardship. Yet,...

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors are delighted to welcome two new starters this spring: Chartered Legal Executives, Susan Dutton and Rebecca Green… About Susan Susan qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 1995. She joined Ellis-Fermor and Negus in 2024 and...

10 important steps that every Executor should take after someone dies When someone writes a Will, they will usually appoint an Executor who is legally responsible for their money, property and possessions after they die. Luke Smyth, Wills & Probate...

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...