Ann joined the family team in September 2001 and is based in the Skipton office. She has worked in the legal field since 1987, when she began working for a large international firm in their London office.
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Ann HallmarkSenior SolicitorAnn attended the College of Law in Chester to complete the Legal Practice Course and, after returning south, subsequently qualified as a solicitor in 1997 whilst working for a medium sized practice based in the south east.
Having been born in the north west, Ann returned to live in Lancashire in 2021 and has worked for a number of prominent local firms of solicitors before joining Walker Foster.
Ann has a wide experience in dealing with all aspects of family law. She has been a member of the Law Society’s Advanced Family Law panel for a number of years and her specialisms are matrimonial finances and private law children matters. Ann endeavours to adopt a pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving around family law issues, always with an eye to the bigger picture and very much tailoring her advice to her client’s individual circumstances. No two cases are identical and Ann feels that it is important to listen carefully to each client’s objectives and to get to know them well during the course of their matter in order to deliver an outcome that suits the client and their family’s needs, both in the short and long term.
She is empathic and a great listener but also practical and pro-active with decades of experience in working to find solutions and outcomes for clients who will invariably be at an emotionally vulnerable time in their lives.
When not at work Ann enjoys music, the open air, allotment gardening, crafting, and holidays by the sea.
When discussing lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) with clients, usually their immediate concern is appointing an attorney to deal with their personal affairs. But this overlooks another key question: who would run your business if you were ill, or had an accident and lost capacity?
Planning for the future can feel daunting, but preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a straightforward step to help you protect your interests and provide clarity for loved ones. In this comprehensive lasting power of attorney guide, Walker Foster’s expert solicitors explain what a power of attorney is, how to set one up and how they can provide peace of mind for you and your family.
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In this blog, Walker Foster’s Wills and Probate Executive Cay Schofield shares her insights into the various planning arrangements, and how each of them can help to provide clarity and security for you and your family.
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