Oct 21, 2024
Do You Need a Grant of Probate?
When clients come to us to discuss their Wills, they often express a common concern: “How can I avoid the need for a Grant of Probate? I want to make things easier for my family.”
Meet the Team
Sarah joined Walker Foster in December 2021 as a Wills and Probate Executive and is based at the Settle office. She deals with various aspects in the Private Client Department such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration.
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Sarah RichardsonWills and Probate ExecutiveSarah was born and bred in Barnoldswick although she went to school in Blackburn. She started working at her father’s law firm from the age of 16 as an office junior and has gained a wide experience over some 40 years in most sectors of the law including conveyancing, family, and private client.
After having a period away from the office to raise a family Sarah’s career continued but specialising in the Private Client area of the law. Whilst not legally qualified, Sarah has completed some studies towards the STEP Certificate and gained valuable knowledge by lengthy work experience as well as being a dementia friend. She also works under the supervision of the Head of Private Client who is a Senior Solicitor at the firm.
Sarah particularly enjoys meeting clients and listening to their life stories.
Sarah has a very large family and two dogs which occupy most of her spare time. Sarah loves going to the theatre, eating out and visiting historic towns and cities.
When clients come to us to discuss their Wills, they often express a common concern: “How can I avoid the need for a Grant of Probate? I want to make things easier for my family.”
The arrival of autumn often brings a sense of renewal, and this year, it’s no different for employment law.
This is aimed at reducing the occurrence of inappropriate and offensive comments from colleagues (often referred to as ‘banter’), as well as instances of physical harassment.
In this blog, our expert employment law solicitors at Walker Foster explore practical steps employers can take to boost employee productivity.
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