Insights
16th October 2023
Jones v Jones shines a light on the rise in undue influence in the context of Wills
What is undue influence in the context of Wills? For a Will to be valid, amongst other things, it must be made on a voluntarily basis and without…
News
4th October 2023
The Legal 500 2024 results
Ellisons Solicitors is once again delighted to have been recommended within the Legal 500 directory. The firm received notable mentions within the following practice areas: Commercial Property, Corporate and Commercial, Employment, Immigration,…
Insights
26th September 2023
The Real-Life “Inheritance Wars”
Channel 5 have launched a new documentary series called “Inheritance Wars: Who Gets the Money?”. In the first episode, an infamous inheritance case was covered, being Marley v…
14th September 2023
What will you be remembered for? #RememberACharityWeek
Remember A Charity are encouraging everyone to consider how they’d like to be remembered for #RememberACharityWeek. We’re reminded that we’ll all be remembered for something. A funny moment. …
Insights
13th September 2023
Common misconceptions about probate
“Probate is always necessary” A Grant of Probate is required in many situations, but not in all instances. In the case of some very simple Estates, it may…
Insights
1st September 2023
The importance of having a properly drafted Will
As has recently been reported in the Press, the Will of the late singer, Aretha Franklin, raised some issues as to how her estate should ultimately be distributed…
Insights
25th August 2023
Cohabiting Partners and Wills
People may often think that entering into Wills are something that you should do in later life or when you have “lots of money”. Unfortunately, it is not…
Insights
9th August 2023
Deed of Variation
What is a Deed of Variation? A Deed of Variation is a legal document that can be used to allow a beneficiary to redirect part or all of…
Insights
31st July 2023
Common misconceptions about Lasting Powers of Attorney
‘I already have a Will so I do not need a Lasting Power of Attorney too’ A will is a separate testamentary document to a Lasting Power of…
Insights
3rd July 2023
Do I need replacement Attorneys when making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and when do they take over from my main attorneys?
I always advise my clients to consider the appointment of replacement attorney(s) when making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), particularly where they are only appointing one main…