‘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. Read More

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

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

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

We’re very proud to be celebrating a unique long-service award. Solicitor John Field has become our longest-serving team member, reaching 50 years’ long-service this February. John joined Emsleys (which was then known as Emsleys… Read More

Executors are the individuals named in a Will to deal with the administration of the estate.   Executors will apply for a Grant of Probate (if required), collect and/or sell assets, settle any liabilities (debts) and… Read More

What better day than Valentine’s Day to write about marrying abroad? If you’re dreaming of a sunnier (or snowier!) location for your nuptials instead of the British Isles, you need to make sure you’re organised in advance. Foreign… Read More

It’s the first day of February and the weather has definitely turned, with snow and ice affecting driving conditions across the UK. Unfortunately road traffic accidents are more common at this time of year, so we’ve put together… Read More

If you need a document authenticating or legalising for use abroad, you will require a notary public. A notary public is an internationally recognised qualified lawyer. Notaries often also practise as solicitors – our notary public… Read More

On a recent visit to the National Coal Mining Museum a retired miner told me the whole of Yorkshire is held up by steel props. Given the extent of coal mining during and after the industrial revolution this may not be as far fetched as it… Read More