27th July 2020
COVID-19: Addressing your personal concerns – Wills and LPAs
Referring to the Covid-19 pandemic, in a recent article one of my colleagues quoted ‘We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat’. Whilst some…
30th April 2020
Making or updating a will during the Coronavirus pandemic
1. Can people still make or update their will during the Coronavirus pandemic? How can a solicitor help? People certainly can still make or update their will during…
1st April 2020
Ellisons Solicitors announces merger with Blocks Solicitors
Ellisons Solicitors is pleased to be announcing a merger with Ipswich-based law firm, Blocks Solicitors. The merger which came into effect on 1st April 2020, will see Ellisons…
24th September 2019
Business LPAs
A Lasting Power of Attorney (‘LPA’) is a document under which you can appoint an Attorney/Attorneys to assist in connection with the management of your property and financial…
20th August 2019
A guide to Inheritance Tax (‘IHT’) planning
From April 2017 there are further improvements for individuals in the context of Inheritance Tax (‘IHT’) planning. IHT is a tax charged on an individual’s death at a…
16th May 2019
Making a Will if you have no family or are estranged #DyingMattersWeek
Someone who has no living relatives or estranged from their family, what are the main things to consider when writing a Will? When a person dies without leaving…
19th February 2019
Probate Fees set to rise
Following a recent government announcement many families will pay more in probate fees starting from April 2019. Currently, bereaved families pay a flat fee of £155.00 if they…
24th September 2018
Why You Need a Will and Keeping it up to Date
Unbelievably, it is still the case that most people pass away without leaving a valid Will in place. In these circumstances, the statutory law (the Intestacy Rules) will…
2nd February 2018
Are you entitled to an LPA refund?
Clients who registered Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2017 may be entitled to…
13th December 2017
Marriage and Wills
Considering entering the brave world of a new marriage? If so, bear in mind that any existing Will becomes invalid. This leaves you without a Will and the…