Insights
30th October 2023
Understanding the Intestacy Rules: Who gets your estate?
On 5th July 2023, due to the recent high inflation, the government has updated the Statutory Legacy (Fixed Net Sum) to £322,000; this applies to deaths on or…
Insights
26th October 2023
Funding Development Acquisitions – Key Considerations
Many development sites are funded by way of third-party lending; either to purchase the land in the first instance, or to fund the build. In exchange for this…
Insights
18th October 2023
How can I benefit a potentially vulnerable beneficiary in my Will?
For many of us, deciding where we would like our Estate to pass when we die is one of the most difficult decisions we will make. Perhaps that…
Case Study
17th October 2023
Ellisons Solicitors assist in the recovery of a debt over £100,000
Ellisons’ Insolvency and Debt Recovery team were delighted to successfully recover a debt over £100,000 for their client. The case was successfully managed by Partner, Tracy England and…
News
16th October 2023
Phillip Slater joins Ellisons Solicitors as new Head of Banking
A leading banking lawyer has joined an East Anglian law firm as it bolsters its offering with a new service. Ellisons Solicitors, which has offices throughout Essex and…
Insights
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…
Insights
13th October 2023
Fundamental Dishonesty in a Personal Injury Claim
If an injured claimant is found to have been fundamentally dishonest about an aspect of their claim, they could end up losing out on any compensation and be…
Insights
12th October 2023
Let’s Update You – New Case Law on Returning Deposits by Cheque
There have been a number of County Court judgments on the issue of using cheques to return a deposit in anticipation of serving a valid Section 21 notice.…
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,…