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Dame Barbara Windsor and her husband Scott Mitchell have recently teamed with Alzheimer’s Society to launch an open letter calling for social care reform. Windsor was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014 and has since become an ambassador… Read More

From 30th November 2019, Help to Buy ISAs will be closed to new customers. First time buyers can still open an account between now and the deadline, if they don’t already have one. Help to Buy ISAs were introduced in 2015 to help… Read More

Until recently, ‘divorce’ in Denmark meant completing a straightforward online application form and paying a £56 fee. However, new legislation came into force in April, requiring divorcing couples to wait for a period of three months and… Read More

Emsleys Solicitors' Wills & Probate team has been shortlisted in the Private Client category for this year’s Yorkshire Legal Awards.

Although it isn’t a legal requirement, we would always advocate that cyclists take out insurance. Whether you’re a regular commuter, a leisure rider or a cycling aficionado, a minimum of third party insurance is always advisable. Last… Read More

If you own a property which drains into a septic tank you may have received correspondence from the Environmental Agency advising you to replace your system.

‘Chancel repair liability’ is an archaic law requiring some property owners to contribute to the cost of repairing a medieval church. The ‘chancel’ is the area around the altar in a parish church. The obligation to pay is attached… Read More

As well as the legal implications, using a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle can have devastating consequences for you, your passengers and other road users.

Last November, the Government announced a hike in probate fees which would see a marked increase compared to the current fee of £155.00.

​The Government has announced changes to probate fees from April 2019 but what are these changes and how will they affect you?

Once upon a time, women were unable to qualify as solicitors. It sounds like a fairy tale, but it was only in 1919 (just one hundred years ago!) that the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act was passed, allowing pioneering women to… Read More

Taking care of the environment by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels has been a major focus in recent years. If you’re looking to buy a house, you may be looking for a property with a good energy efficiency rating. There may also be a… Read More