News & insights York’s Rachel Roche shortlisted for prestigious legal awards 2 minutes of reading - Written by Roche Legal Rachel Roche, of York based Roche Legal, has been shortlisted for the Law Society’s prestigious Excellence Awards, the highest accolade for lawyers in England and Wales. Rachel, who recently launched a cutting edge online Will writing programme she developed, has been shortlisted in the Sole Practitioner of the Year category Besides addressing need to get more people writing their Wills, Rachel and her team at Roche Legal have also published a series of pocket sized booklets with the first two dealing with a relative’s death and looking after the elderly and six more are planned in the series. Rachel said: “ We are absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for such a prestigious award and we are committed at Roche Legal to embracing new technology to help demystify the legal profession for clients.” Law Society president Christina Blacklaws said: “There are more than 9,000 firms and 140,000 solicitors in England and Wales, so to be shortlisted for an Excellence Award is to be recognised as being among the best of the best. “All the firms and solicitors who are shortlisted should be congratulated for the work they do day-in day-out to support their clients, many of whom are navigating complex and challenging legal problems. “At a time of immense pressure on the justice system, the incredible work being done by solicitors across the country should be applauded.” Winners are announced at the Law Society’s Excellence Awards ceremony in London on 17 October. 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