Katie qualified as a solicitor in 2009, having completed an English Literature and Language and Linguistics degree from Leeds University and studying the Post Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in York.
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Katie HindmarshSenior SolicitorKatie’s career has been spent practicing law in West and North Yorkshire, specialising in Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection work including deputyship applications. Katie is a full member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) and the Society for Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Katie enjoys providing support to her clients during times which can be stressful and daunting, and has a particular interest in elderly client matters.
Katie was delighted to re-join the private client team at the Harrogate office in April 2023, having previously been a member of the private client team at Walker Foster at Ilkley in 2016.
In Katie’s spare time, she is kept busy by her young family and enjoys spending time with them in the Yorkshire Dales and Scottish Highlands when she gets the chance
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.
The Supreme Court has issued its landmark verdict on the Hirachand v Hirachand case, ruling that success fees can no longer be awarded as financial provision in claims brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975.
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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