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…
24th September 2018
Why You Need a Will and Keeping it up to Date
Unbelievably, it is still the case that most people pass away without leaving a valid Will in place. In these circumstances, the statutory law (the Intestacy Rules) will…
1st August 2018
Ellisons first Will Week in September 2018
Get peace of mind knowing that you have a professionally drafted Will which will ensure your estate is dealt with in accordance with your wishes. From the 24th-28th…
2nd February 2018
Are you entitled to an LPA refund?
Clients who registered Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2017 may be entitled to…
13th December 2017
Marriage and Wills
Considering entering the brave world of a new marriage? If so, bear in mind that any existing Will becomes invalid. This leaves you without a Will and the…
11th December 2017
Inheritance and the Common Law spouse. Fact or fiction?
Are you cohabiting with a long term partner? If so, it is important to know that from an inheritance perspective a “Common law spouse” doesn’t exist and is…
20th April 2017
Discussing finance and a more complicated Will
Rather than sticking with a simplistic Will, Private Client solicitor Imogen Dodd sets out to Independent Financial advisor Mark Norman what she has already helped a client put…
30th March 2017
Case study: Contesting a Will
The Supreme Court has handed down its Judgment in Ilott v. The Blue Cross & others, the first case under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act…