Oct 21, 2024
Do You Need a Grant of Probate?
When clients come to us to discuss their Wills, they often express a common concern: “How can I avoid the need for a Grant of Probate? I want to make things easier for my family.”
Meet the Team
Alex joined Walker Foster in April 2023 as a Legal Assistant in the Private Client Department, and started his Training Contract in October 2023 with the aim of qualifying in August 2025.
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Alex RichardsonPrivate Client Trainee SolicitorAlex attended Leeds Beckett University for 5 years from 2017 to 2022 studying his undergraduate Law degree and then moving on to study a Masters in Law and Legal Practice Course. Prior to his move to Walker Foster, he worked as a conveyancing assistant and then Private Client Paralegal at a Leeds city law firm.
Alex is based in our Skipton office and undertakes all aspects of Private Client Law which includes Will drafting, Estate Administration, Trust Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship Applications, under the supervision of Lee Kirby.
Alex has lived in Colne since he was born, and outside of work, if not playing football for 2 local teams, he can be found watching Burnley FC or spending time with friends and family.
When clients come to us to discuss their Wills, they often express a common concern: “How can I avoid the need for a Grant of Probate? I want to make things easier for my family.”
The arrival of autumn often brings a sense of renewal, and this year, it’s no different for employment law.
This is aimed at reducing the occurrence of inappropriate and offensive comments from colleagues (often referred to as ‘banter’), as well as instances of physical harassment.
In this blog, our expert employment law solicitors at Walker Foster explore practical steps employers can take to boost employee productivity.
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