Insights
19th October 2023
Gary De’Ath retires after almost 50 years in the profession
When I entered the profession in February 1974, there were no computers on desks. High Court and Court of Appeal Judges wafted through New Square, Lincoln’s Inn acknowledging…
Insights
18th October 2023
How can I benefit a potentially vulnerable beneficiary in my Will?
For many of us, deciding where we would like our Estate to pass when we die is one of the most difficult decisions we will make. Perhaps that…
Insights
16th October 2023
Jones v Jones shines a light on the rise in undue influence in the context of Wills
What is undue influence in the context of Wills? For a Will to be valid, amongst other things, it must be made on a voluntarily basis and without…
News
4th October 2023
The Legal 500 2024 results
Ellisons Solicitors is once again delighted to have been recommended within the Legal 500 directory. The firm received notable mentions within the following practice areas: Commercial Property, Corporate and Commercial, Employment, Immigration,…
Insights
26th September 2023
The Real-Life “Inheritance Wars”
Channel 5 have launched a new documentary series called “Inheritance Wars: Who Gets the Money?”. In the first episode, an infamous inheritance case was covered, being Marley v…
14th September 2023
What will you be remembered for? #RememberACharityWeek
Remember A Charity are encouraging everyone to consider how they’d like to be remembered for #RememberACharityWeek. We’re reminded that we’ll all be remembered for something. A funny moment. …
Insights
13th September 2023
Common misconceptions about probate
“Probate is always necessary” A Grant of Probate is required in many situations, but not in all instances. In the case of some very simple Estates, it may…
Insights
1st September 2023
The importance of having a properly drafted Will
As has recently been reported in the Press, the Will of the late singer, Aretha Franklin, raised some issues as to how her estate should ultimately be distributed…
Insights
25th August 2023
Cohabiting Partners and Wills
People may often think that entering into Wills are something that you should do in later life or when you have “lots of money”. Unfortunately, it is not…
Insights
9th August 2023
Deed of Variation
What is a Deed of Variation? A Deed of Variation is a legal document that can be used to allow a beneficiary to redirect part or all of…