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Our Wills and Probate team have been meeting safely with clients to prepare their wills since the beginning of lockdown while complying regulations set by the government throughout. For almost 200 years, the law has required two witnesses to be...

Today’s press is reporting a healthy housing market with demand and prices rising.  Property website Rightmove has reported a mini housing boom with stamp duty giveaways and the furlough scheme contributing to a rise of activity.  There has been quite...

This week has seen two significant announcements being made by the Government in terms of employment issues: The announcement from the Prime Minister on Sunday that employees should be encouraged to return to work this week if their workplace is...

Whatever the size of your business, when an employment or HR problem arises it can be a time consuming, stressful and expensive distraction. Obtaining the right advice clearly and quickly will help you take control of the situation. Better still,...

How do you open a new office during lockdown? Remotely, how else. This is our new office in Settle, and we look forward to welcoming our existing and new clients to the office when permitted. We invested in great technology...

The COVID-19 / coronavirus pandemic has hit the whole of society extremely hard, none more so than children whose parents have separated. I have been contacted by clients in these uncertain times as to the appropriate steps to take. The...

In these difficult times, it is more important than ever to take care of yourself and your family. Many people are rushing to make Wills at present, but the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney should not be overlooked, and...

Our director Keith Hardington was recently featured on the Telegraph & Argus website talking about how to protect yourself from a Will dispute. Keith has over 30 years of experience as a trusted solicitor and is also an accredited civil...

At Walker Foster, we’re doing all we can to continue to operate productively in difficult circumstances. In line with official guidance, our offices are now temporarily closed to all visitors.  Documents can be posted through the doors at our offices...

The number of challenges a business owner faces is difficult enough without legal issues taking up your time. Whether it is the day to day operations or buying/selling a business, it is essential to have legal advice to ensure your...