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Contesting the Validity of a Will: A Brief Guide (Part 3)

November 20, 2023
In last week’s blog, we considered what some of the less common grounds were that one may rely upon to contest the validity of a Will and we also considered some factual examples that would support one being able to...
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Contesting the Validity of a Will: A Brief Guide (Part 2)

November 13, 2023
Over the series of the few weeks, Walker Foster shall be releasing a bite sized blog each Monday that seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked questions our litigation department are asked to advise upon in a contested...
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Contesting the Validity of a Will: A Brief Guide

November 6, 2023
Over the series of the few weeks, Walker Foster shall be releasing a bite sized blog each Monday that seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked questions our litigation department are asked to advise upon in a contested...
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10th October: World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2023
Supporting a good cause can help achieve a great sense of wellbeing, and improve team morale. It’s simple; when we give back, we feel good. Given that today is World Mental Health Day, we wanted to share some of the...
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Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation

August 30, 2023
Walker Foster is delighted to have been awarded the Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation for the twelfth year running. The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is a recognised standard for residential conveyancing practices, ensuring its recipient meets the high standards of expertise...
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Exam success for Walker Foster apprentices

August 30, 2023
Congratulations to two of our current apprentices, Emily Throup and Lily Holmes (Legal Assistants in our Conveyancing Team) who have recently passed assignments in the English Legal System and Contract Law, meaning they are part way through their Level 4...
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Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements – Are they worth it?

August 18, 2023
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements – Are they worth it? In short yes they are. You and your partner are able to establish in advance how your assets will be shared should you separate or subsequently divorce. In the recent case...
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Walker Foster fund anti-litter signage at Pinewoods in Harrogate

June 29, 2023
New anti-litter signs funded by Walker Foster Solicitors have been erected in The Pinewoods following a pilot project by Keep Britain Tidy. A pilot study by Keep Britain Tidy has seen littering reduced at hotspots when colourful signs are erected...
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Mediation to resolve dispute: Two daughters argue over the last orange

June 15, 2023
A mother goes into her kitchen to find her two daughters arguing over the last orange in the fruit bowl.  She intervenes, taking the fruit from the children and cutting it in half.  Each daughter is given half the orange....
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Walker Foster make three female appointments across Leadership team

April 26, 2023
Walker Foster has made 3 new female appointments across their Leadership team in the past 2 months. Maxine Heppenstall has been appointed as the company’s Managing Director, taking over from Keith Hardington who remains as one of the Company Directors,...
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