Insights
7th September 2020
Virtual Will signing
1. What changes are being made to the law to include virtual wills? The legalisation of video-witnessing is arguably the biggest change to Will writing in almost 200…
News
7th August 2020
Ellisons Solicitors announces Flexible Appointments and New Recruit
Ellisons Solicitors has announced two new developments within its Wills, Trusts and Probate team: the introduction of flexible appointments and the appointment of Ayesha Brown who joins Ellisons’…
27th July 2020
COVID-19: Addressing your personal concerns – Wills and LPAs
Referring to the Covid-19 pandemic, in a recent article one of my colleagues quoted ‘We are in the same storm, but not in the same boat’. Whilst some…
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…
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…
25th February 2020
Leaving a Business in Your Will
What, if any, impact would your business or shares have if you died without including them in your will? If a business owner or shareholder were to die…
24th September 2019
Business LPAs
A Lasting Power of Attorney (‘LPA’) is a document under which you can appoint an Attorney/Attorneys to assist in connection with the management of your property and financial…
20th August 2019
A guide to Inheritance Tax (‘IHT’) planning
From April 2017 there are further improvements for individuals in the context of Inheritance Tax (‘IHT’) planning. IHT is a tax charged on an individual’s death at a…
16th May 2019
Making a Will if you have no family or are estranged #DyingMattersWeek
Someone who has no living relatives or estranged from their family, what are the main things to consider when writing a Will? When a person dies without leaving…
19th February 2019
Probate Fees set to rise
Following a recent government announcement many families will pay more in probate fees starting from April 2019. Currently, bereaved families pay a flat fee of £155.00 if they…