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David Barton, Conveyancing Partner at the firm’s Ilkley office is pleased to report that Walker Foster are helping more people to move house than ever before. “Conveyancing at our Ilkley office has been busy for a number of years but...

A common question asked by clients when we are advising on the administration of a person’s estate is “What is Probate?” Basically, “Probate” is a legal document, granted by the Probate Registry, to prove an executor’s right to be able...

Walker Foster solicitors are delighted to announce that Amanda Kilner, who works in our family department, has been selected as Skipton Golf Club’s youngest lady captain.  Amanda works alongside Liz Hebden in work ranging from children disputes to financial arrangements...

Walker Foster in Skipton, Silsden, Ilkley and Barnoldswick has retained the national Law Society’s law management quality mark, Lexcel. Lexcel is developed specifically for the legal profession.  It is an optional, recognised accreditation scheme for law firms which gives assurance...

The Times reports today that the Law Commission has recommended that pre-nuptial agreements will be enshrined in law under plans to reform divorce laws and reduce the number of relationships ending in damaging Court battles. The Commission is due to...

Specialist divorce solicitor, Liz Hebden reports a surge in divorce instructions in the post Christmas period.  This is caused by a number of factors, including stress over the Christmas period, financial worries and a resolution by one party to make...

Delivering judgment in Lloyd & Sons v PPC International [2014] EWHC 41 (QB), Turner J has made it clear that parties must adhere strictly to deadlines imposed by the court. A party should not treat “an order of the court...

Your solicitor will manage the timing of your case subject to many variables including client cooperation and the directions in the Civil Procedure Rules and Court Orders. It has recently become even more important for parties involved in litigation to...

Challenges to a Will often involve issues of testamentary capacity, knowledge and approval and undue influence. The execution of a Will as a result of undue influence is a fact that must be proved by those who assert it and...