Emsleys Blog

When there is a dispute over the validity of a Will or as to who should be dealing with the deceased’s estate, one option is to lodge a ‘Caveat’ with the Court to stop any further actions. The effect of this is that the estate is… Read More

As a grandparent you may be taking care of your grandchildren whilst their parents have returned to work or you may have obtained parental responsibility for the child and given up work in the process. If this is the case and the child is… Read More

The RAC reported an 11% increase in breakdowns at the end of 2017 as a result of poor roads*. This year’s freezing temperatures and the Beast from the East have wreaked yet further havoc on our roads, with the BBC reporting one in six road… Read More

The three-part BBC TV series ‘Come Home’ concluded on Tuesday with mixed reviews – it was perhaps not the most compelling watch. It depicted a family in crisis and many critics deemed it predictable and mundane. Mum had a breakdown and… Read More

We are pleased to welcome Solicitor Judith McAra to our Family Law team and Solicitor Kiran Hamilton to our Wills & Probate team. Judith joins as a consultant specialising in financial cases, domestic violence, children cases and… Read More

There are simply not enough houses in Britain. That is the message taken by many following a recent review of the levels of affordable housing. To encourage an increased supply, the Government proposes to streamline the planning application… Read More

If you’ve been in a car crash that was caused by someone else’s careless driving and have suffered an injury as a result, you are likely to be entitled to compensation.  When making a claim for compensation, you need to prove four… Read More

The Minimum Efficiency Energy Standards (MEES) regulations come into effect from 1st April 2018 and will apply to all new leases and tenancies granted after that date. The rules will apply to both residential and commercial property… Read More

The answer is that you cannot hide your money when divorcing or dissolving a civil partnership from your partner.  Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich is back in the High Court accused by his ex wife of hiding his… Read More

Buying a ‘brand new’ home brings a whole host of benefits – you don’t need to budget for repairs or redecoration, you can choose the fittings (if the property is not yet built) and the building work is guaranteed. However, the conveyancing… Read More

When you’re buying or selling your home, one of the last things you will probably think about is the possibility of your hard saved money being “stolen”. But with “authorised push payment fraud”… Read More

The need for a tenant to use a solicitor is often questioned. The tenant often only wishes to occupy for few years. Tenants of houses do not generally use solicitors and surely a business lease is less complicated as buying a… Read More