News & insights York Law Firm Shortlisted for Prestigious Yorkshire Legal Award 2 minutes of reading - Written by Roche Legal Rachel Roche and the team at Roche Legal are celebrating another significant achievement after being shortlisted in the Niche Law Firm of the Year category of the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2018. The news comes hard on the heels of Rachel’s nomination on the shortlist for the Law Society’s Sole Practitioner of the Year award to highlight the work of York based Roche Legal, one of the most progressive solicitor’s firms in the country. The Yorkshire Legal Awards have been honouring excellence within the region’s legal profession over the past 18 years and the winners will be announced at the awards ceremony, taking place on 11 October 2018 at New Dock Hall, Leeds. The award nominations reflect the impact Rachel and Roche Legal are making with the recent launch of a cutting-edge Will writing programme and the publication of two pocket sized information books – the first two in a series of eight books – designed to demystify the legal process and help clients deal with challenging situations, particularly involving an elderly relative. Rachel said: “We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the Niche Law Firm of the Year in the Yorkshire Legal Awards. At Roche Legal we believe in using new technology to enhance our traditional way of dealing with clients to ensure we are as time efficient as possible in an increasingly hectic life. We developed the Will writing programme over a two-year period because we identified that there is a real need to help more people to make a Will in this country. More than 40m people in Britain have not made a Will which is a worrying statistic.” Rachel and her team at Roche Legal are all Dementia Friends and have considerable experience and expertise in dealing with clients who are living with this disease and she added: “We are committed to giving a voice to the vulnerable and elderly and to ensure their final wishes are carried out.” Note to editors: Rachel is available for interview and can be contacted on 01904 866139 or through Chris Jones Media on 07774 772820/ 07738 005133. How Roche Legal can help: Wills Probate and Estate Administration Powers of Attorney Court of Protection matters Missing Persons Guardianship Applications Disputes Further Reading What’s the Difference Between an Executor and an Administrator? If you’re responsible for administering the estate of someone who has died, you may be doing so as an executor or as an administrator. Though these roles are very similar, there are key differences and it’s important to understand what these are. What to Do if You Have Concerns About the Conduct of a Personal Representative When a person dies, it will be necessary for someone close to them to take on the role of their personal representative. This might be as an executor (if they have been appointed in the Will) or as an administrator (if they have applied to act on behalf of the estate in the absence of a valid Will). What Does the Autumn Budget Mean for You? As expected, Rachel Reeves, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, has confirmed that the government will be raising certain taxes. View all insights Ready for clear, reliable legal advice? Contact us for straightforward advice that makes things easier, saves you money, and gives you peace of mind. Contact us