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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…

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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…

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Wills and shared assets

Confusion often occurs with how jointly owned assets will be treated after the death of one party, with the assumption that the surviving partner will then take full…

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12th July 2021

Will Inheritance Tax be due on my family member’s Estate?

Sadly many of us will, at some point in our lives, experience the probate application process. Not only can that be a daunting prospect at a time when…

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12th May 2021

Dying Matters Week

This week is Dying Matters Week, which is designed to raise awareness of death and the issues that surround it. Two key themes that the week seeks to…

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5th February 2021

What are the advantages of a Deed of Variation?

A Deed of Variation is a document that allows beneficiaries named in a Will to make changes to the distribution of an estate. Importantly, it allows existing beneficiaries…

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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…

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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…

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