Insights
20th May 2022
Capital Gains Tax and Estate Administration
Recently, it was reported that a lucky Berkshire-based surgeon’s son sold a rare Qianlong dynasty Chinese vase at auction, which was left to him by his father and…
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16th May 2022
Dementia Action Week 2022
The theme for this year’s Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Action week is diagnosis. We are often contacted by individuals and their families following a diagnosis of dementia to prepare…
Insights
5th April 2022
Should my trust be registered with HMRC?
By 1st September 2022, HMRC will require all new and existing trusts to be registered with the Trust Registration Service unless they are exempted. Until recently, only taxable…
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14th March 2022
What is probate? Your questions answered by our probate specialists
When somebody close to you dies it can be a hugely traumatic time, especially when you are left handling all the intricacies of their estate. Our probate expert…
News
24th November 2021
New partner cements expert Wills, Trusts and Probate team in Suffolk
Ellisons Solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicola Weldon. The firm, which has offices across Suffolk and Essex, welcomed Nicola Weldon in September and in the…
Insights
2nd November 2021
Leaving pets in your Will
It’s estimated that over 17 million households in the UK own a pet. With most pet owners considering their pets to be part of their family, it’s no…
Insights
18th October 2021
What is an LPA & why is it important?
1. What measures can be put in place if you fall ill, to ensure your wishes are followed? You can put in place a Health and Welfare Lasting…
Insights
9th September 2021
Mind the Cap
Following Boris Johnson’s announcement on Social Care reform on Tuesday 7th September 2021 our Private Client team explains how the reforms will work in practice. Care reform is…
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12th August 2021
Top 10 myths about making a Will
1. “My common law husband/wife will inherit my Estate if I don’t have a Will” Contrary to what many believe, “Common law marriage” does not exist in England…
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26th July 2021
Mistakes to avoid when making a Will
As Solicitors, we too often see the difficulties faced by families when Wills are drafted incorrectly or worse, when they are not valid at all. Whilst nothing can…