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Marrying overseas
We start the New Year with England controversially opening its borders to Romanian immigrants, amidst the release of net migration figures from when the Labour Government was last in office, amounting to a population twice the size of… Read More
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Divorce Monday
The 6th January is dubbed by many divorce lawyers to be Divorce Monday and it is true that January is often the busiest month of the year for starting divorce proceedings. Twice as many divorces are filed in January than the second… Read More
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Samantha Cameron's inheritance tax row highlights why inheritance tax planning is a must
In a row over tax and inheritance, Samantha Cameron's relatives have found that taking their fight to court is extremely costly. The Judge in the case said the legal bill is haemorrhaging the estate and has urged the parties to mediate.… Read More
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Ensuring the over 70s are protected financially
Are you over 70? Do you have a close relative or friend over 70? As you get older you need peace of mind. You need to ensure that you have something in place in case you have a spell in hospital, become ill, or start to have seeing or… Read More
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Making sure your Will is adhered to
On first thoughts it strikes some as strange that the Courts will interfere with a will. Most people believe that they are perfectly entitled to leave their money to whomever they wish. Intervene, though, they will and not just in… Read More
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This New Year make a resolution to write a Will
If you're the parent of babies, toddlers or school age children, making a will is probably the last thing on your mind. But, unfortunately, death does happen. A will can help provide for your children after you've gone and ensure they are… Read More
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Living apart? How to make sure your children have a Merry Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner. It seems to come earlier every year which, though slightly irritating, can actually be beneficial for early planning. In circumstances where a family does not live together it is always a significant… Read More
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Is making a Lasting Power of Attorney as important as making a Will?
The short answer is yes. Wills provide certainty and convenience at the time of someone's death. But even if you die without a will there are rules which govern how your assets are divided and who they are given to. If you lose… Read More
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Rescuers who set Sarah on the road to rebuilding a shattered life
A high-speed accident nearly cost Sarah Wise her life. Thanks to doctors and the air ambulance she survived. Read More
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Emsleys highly commended at Law Society Excellence Awards
'Highly Commended' in the category 'Excellence in Business Development & Innovation' for Review My Claim. Read More
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Emsleys attends the Modern Law Awards and wins Client Care Initiative of the Year
We did it! Emsleys attends the Modern Law Awards at the Dorchester and wins Client Care Initiative of the Year. Well done team!… Read More
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Recommendation hat-trick for Emsleys in the UK's Legal 500
Leeds-based law firm Emsleys is celebrating a hat-trick of recommendations in the prestigious league table of national law firms: Legal 500. Read More