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Why should I make a Will?

October 20, 2022
We’re often asked ‘why should I make a Will?’ Or ‘what is the best age to write a Will?’ And we’ve even heard some turn down the idea as they consider themselves ‘too young.’ A Will is hugely important in...
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Divorce for farming families

August 1, 2022
The 163rd Great Yorkshire Show has rolled into Harrogate – the location of our new Walker Foster office – bringing together thousands of farmers from across the country. And so with one of the UK’s largest agricultural events on our...
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Inheritance law for modern families

June 23, 2022
As families have changed, inheritance law has lagged behind. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your loved ones don’t lose out. Families have evolved. More people are co-habiting with their partners than ever before. With over 40...
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Walker Foster’s expansion continues with launch of new office in Harrogate town centre

June 9, 2022
Walker Foster Solicitors is delighted to announce the opening of our newest office in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate.  Due to our continued growth, Harrogate becomes our seventh office, following further expansion in 2020 with the launch of our...
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Cohabitation Agreements

May 12, 2022
“All unmarried couples should consider entering into a Cohabitation Agreement before buying a house or moving in together.” The reality for many couples is that, if they are unaware of their rights before living together there may be disastrous consequences...
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New changes to divorce law herald an end to a damaging culture of blame

February 28, 2022
A welcome change to the divorce laws in April 2022 means that married couples will no longer need to assign blame for the breakdown of a marriage. On April 6 this year, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will...
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Families can now continue to take advantage of virtual technology to witness wills

February 9, 2022
A recent relaxation in the laws around the virtual witnessing of wills looks set to become a permanent change. Witnesses perform a vital role in making sure that a will is valid. Traditionally, the law requires that two people (who...
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Including pensions as an asset during your divorce

January 21, 2022
Why pensions should always be part of any divorce proceedings discussion. When relationships break down, there are many different aspects to consider. It is a complex and stressful process, and the service our expert team offers is a vital one....
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Are the proposed changes to reform and modernise Lasting Power of Attorney a good idea?

December 23, 2021
Granting Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is one of the most important legal decisions an individual can take. By registering an LPA, they nominate another person to make health and financial decisions on their behalf, in the event of them...
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How we can help you to keep your family disputes out of court

December 16, 2021
In our experience, it is usually best to try and settle family disputes before they get to court. Here’s how we can help that to happen. Any kind of family dispute is stressful. The breakdown of a relationship is a...
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