Katie joined Walker Foster as a Solicitor in the Private Client team in February 2022. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2009 after studying Geography at Manchester University, before completing the Graduate Diploma in Law at Manchester Met. In 2018, Katie joined the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
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Katie InghamHead of Private Client and Senior SolicitorKatie advises on all aspects of Private Client Law, including; Will drafting, inheritance tax planning, estate administration, trust creation and administration, Powers of Attorney and Deputyship applications.
On 1st May 2023, Katie was appointed Head of Private Clients. She is full time and committed to the growth and development of that department whilst leading her team.
Out of the office, Katie can be found walking in the Dales, enjoying live music, skiing and combining her love of fitness and music with Clubbercise classes.
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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