Saffiya qualified as a solicitor in 1998. She spent much of her training contract in police cells and prisons, working in criminal law but decided to change direction and specialise in Private Client Law when she qualified. She enjoys helping people and takes a very empathic and caring approach when dealing with people.
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Saffiya EvansSenior SolicitorSaffiya advises on all aspects of Private Client Law, including Wills, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Lasting Powers of Attorney. She has worked with local communities by giving presentations, to raise awareness for the need to make Wills and Powers of Attorneys, and worked alongside charities such as Cancer Research, Macmillan, Sue Ryder and Will Aid. She also works alongside businesses, particularly Financial Advisors and accountants to provide a service for their clients.
She is originally from Birmingham but has lived in Yorkshire since 2003 and has made it her home. She loves walking in the Yorkshire Dales with her husband, when she is not acting as a taxi service for her daughter who is a keen netballer and a dancer. She can be found watching netball matches (often very early!) on a Sunday morning. Saffiya loves interior design and has renovated her home and helped design homes for friends and family.
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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