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Wills, Trusts and Probate

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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