
Direct Email: [email protected]
Office: Ilkley
Rachel joined Walker Foster’s Ilkley office in March 2008 as a legal secretary, working in the firm’s Private Client department. Rachel’s potential was spotted very early on and she was quickly promoted to become a Wills & Probate Clerk where she assisted the firm’s head of Private Client.
In 2012 Rachel became responsible for her own caseload including Wills, Probate, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection. Rachel is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and is currently undertaking studies which will make her a Chartered Legal Executive.
Rachel is very well known in the local business community and has strong relationships with IFAs, accountants and estate agents. Rachel sits on the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee which is dedicated to providing support and raising funds for charities and local community projects. Rachel has coordinated events such as the firm’s sponsored walk for the Alzheimer’s Society and the firm’s past participation in Free Wills days with proceeds going to charities such as Manorlands Hospice, Will Aid and Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Rachel arranged for the firm to sponsor Ilkley Town AFC to help the football club to raise funds to build a 3G pitch which will benefit the town’s schools and sports clubs.
Rachel enjoys public speaking and is confident in delivering presentations in her specialist field of Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney.
Best part of the job for Rachel:
Being able to develop strong personal relationships with her clients through face to face meetings and being able to guide clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives.
What clients say about Rachel:
Rachel was very kind and understanding at the time when my brothers and I were grieving the loss of our mother. She made the process as easy as possible.
Private Client, Ilkley - Re: Rachel Hanson - Private Client Associate
“Can we both thank you – personally – and all the staff at Walker Foster Solicitors for your professionalism and your care over the time that we have been clients of yours – we are especially grateful for how you have gone ‘the extra mile’ when we have sought clarification. We and our wider … family, who have been clients of the firm for over many years, have always received the very best of care and advice and the firm’s care of us all during the process following the death of … was excellent and very much appreciated.”
Anonymous Client - Re: Rachel Hanson - Private Client Associate
“The service was professional to a very high level.”
Anonymous Client - Re: Rachel Hanson - Private Client Associate
“Service was friendly and excellent.”
Anonymous Client - Re: Rachel Hanson - Private Client Associate
“Rachel was excellent from start to finish.”
James Lovery - Re: Rachel Hanson - Private Client Associate
“I know you will not close the file just yet but let me say now what an excellent service you have provided. Not only resolutely professional but always cheerful and always responsive. You have made a rather sad task almost enjoyable! It has been a delight to work with you. Thank you, and I send you all good wishes for your career ahead.”
Paul - Re: Rachel Hanson - Private Client Associate
“Rachel was very professional and put me at my ease during a very difficult time. I felt confident that my mother’s estate was being dealt with in the best way possible”
Anonymous Client - Re: Rachel Hanson - Private Client Associate