Insights
27th May 2025
Blended families and why it is important to make a Will
What is a blended family? Blended families have become increasingly common in today’s society. It is estimated that one in three families in England and Wales live in…
Insights
22nd May 2025
The Herbert Protocol – Safe and Found
Dementia Action Week in the UK aims to raise awareness about dementia, encourage early diagnosis, and promote action on dementia. The Herbert Protocol is a vital tool for…
Insights
20th May 2025
Dementia Action Week 2025 – Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s
If you are caring for a person with dementia, then you will know that it isn’t always easy. You may at times feel worried, anxious or frustrated. You might…
Insights
15th April 2025
The benefits of a prepaid funeral plan
What is a prepaid funeral plan? A prepaid funeral plan is a way to plan and pay for your funeral in advance. It allows you to spread the…
Insights
25th March 2025
Professional Executors – what do I do if they are no longer trading?
The task of being an executor can be a rather onerous one, which often leads to a person making a will (the testator) appointing professional executors, such as…
Insights
20th March 2025
Missing Beneficiaries- what to do if a Personal Representative cannot locate a Beneficiary
As defined under section 25(a) of the Administration of Estates Act 1925, Personal Representatives (PR) are ‘under a duty to collect and get in the real and personal…
17th March 2025
Ellisons boosts Private Client team with strategic senior hire
Ellisons has strengthened its Private Client team with the appointment of highly respected tax and trusts specialist, Peter Crix, as Senior Consultant. Based in Bury St Edmunds, Peter’s…
Insights
17th February 2025
Why appoint a professional executor?
Choosing an executor is one of the most important decisions you will make when preparing your Will. Typically, people choose to appoint a family member or a close…
News
21st January 2025
Ellisons announces two key Partner appointments in Essex
Ellisons has strengthened its Private Client and Employment teams in Essex with the appointment of two highly experienced Partners; taking the total number of Partners at the firm…
Insights
13th January 2025
Lifetime Gifts: Inheritance Tax, Allowances, and Exemptions
Inheritance tax can be a complex and daunting subject for those who are considering passing on their wealth to their loved ones. However, understanding that there are allowances…