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Alzheimer’s Society fundraiser is a success!

December 22, 2016
Walker Foster staff have managed to raise a brilliant £658 for the Alzheimer’s Society following the Memory Walk in September. Several staff members took part along with Oscar, our canine mascot! Our team raised a total of £329 through charitable...
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Madonna And Guy Ritchie Settle Custody Battle

September 9, 2016
Madonna and her ex-husband Guy Ritchie have settled the long-running custody dispute over their son Rocco. No details were given by court spokesman Lucian Chalfen, but he confirmed in New York on Wednesday that the singer and film-maker had reached...
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Time limited mediation and optimism bias

August 21, 2016
Rushing a process can be a false economy. Ask the hare Time limited mediation (a mediation limited to an hour or a morning for example) has its place. It can be useful in low value claims with narrow issues, perhaps...
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Stamina, mediation and outcome

July 18, 2016
Stamina – keep at it – press on – “persistence and determination are ..omnipotent”- There are lots of quotes, and many examples of how the right spirit, determination and just plain staying on course can deliver results. I was reminded...
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The Role of an Executor

July 11, 2016
Have you been appointed as an Executor for someone? Do you know what this involves? The purpose of this article is to explain your role and duties as Executor. An Executor is appointed under a Will to deal with the...
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Secretary position available

July 4, 2016
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced secretary with a background in commercial work. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical skills, work well in a team, be approachable and helpful when dealing with clients, be well organised and conscientious. The position...
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How long to get to trial?

June 10, 2016
The latest statistics on cases that are received and processed through the justice system of England and Wales for January to March 2016 have been published by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). Civil cases (excluding family cases). The courts dealt...
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Maxine featured in Yorkshire Life

May 9, 2016
Our Wills & Probate specialist Maxine Heppenstall was featured in Ilkley’s ‘High street heroes’ section of the Yorkshire life magazine this month! Maxine also specialises in inheritance tax planning, powers of attorney and Court of Protection. She has been with Walker Foster...
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Notice of incorporation

May 3, 2016
Walker Foster, as part of its continuing plans for development, improvement and looking after our clients, now trades as an incorporated business, Walker Foster limited. Walker Foster is the trading name of Walker Foster Limited. Incorporating the business helps us...
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Free Jungle Book screening is a hit!

April 22, 2016
Over 250 excited parents and children were given free tickets to our screening of the Jungle Book at Skipton Plaza Cinema! The event was a fantastic way of giving back to the community and it was brilliant to be able to...
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