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Rachel Hanson

Private Client Associate

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Rachel joined Walker Foster’s Ilkley office in March 2008 as a legal secretary, working in the firm’s Private Client department. Rachel’s potential was spotted very early on and she was quickly promoted to become a Wills & Probate Clerk where she assisted the firm’s head of Private Client. In 2012 Rachel became responsible for her own caseload including Wills, Probate, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection. Rachel is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and is currently undertaking studies which will make her a Chartered Legal Executive. Rachel is very well known in the local business community and has strong relationships with IFAs, accountants and estate agents. Rachel sits on the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee which is dedicated to providing support and raising funds for charities and local community projects. Rachel has coordinated events such as the firm’s sponsored walk for the Alzheimer’s Society and the firm’s past participation in Free Wills days with proceeds going to charities such as Manorlands Hospice, Will Aid and Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Rachel arranged for the firm to sponsor Ilkley Town AFC to help the football club to raise funds to build a 3G pitch which will benefit the town’s schools and sports clubs. Rachel enjoys public speaking and is confident in delivering presentations in her specialist field of Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys practising yoga and walking in the countryside. She loves being out in nature and enjoys gardening and visiting gardens. She is a self-confessed Francophile and really looks forward to planning and spending her holidays exploring as many regions of France as she can. She has also been learning to speak French for the last couple of years. Rachel also loves spending time with her family and friends, socialising and drinking cocktails!

Walker Foster Limited Walker Foster Limited

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire

  • Licensed for 2 years

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Walker Foster Limited Walker Foster Limited

Rachel joined Walker Foster’s Ilkley office in March 2008 as a legal secretary, working in the firm’s Private Client department. Rachel’s potential was spotted very early on and she was quickly promoted to become a Wills & Probate Clerk where she assisted the firm’s head of Private Client. In 2012 Rachel became responsible for her own caseload including Wills, Probate, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection. Rachel is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and is currently undertaking studies which will make her a Chartered Legal Executive. Rachel is very well known in the local business community and has strong relationships with IFAs, accountants and estate agents. Rachel sits on the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee which is dedicated to providing support and raising funds for charities and local community projects. Rachel has coordinated events such as the firm’s sponsored walk for the Alzheimer’s Society and the firm’s past participation in Free Wills days with proceeds going to charities such as Manorlands Hospice, Will Aid and Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Rachel arranged for the firm to sponsor Ilkley Town AFC to help the football club to raise funds to build a 3G pitch which will benefit the town’s schools and sports clubs. Rachel enjoys public speaking and is confident in delivering presentations in her specialist field of Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys practising yoga and walking in the countryside. She loves being out in nature and enjoys gardening and visiting gardens. She is a self-confessed Francophile and really looks forward to planning and spending her holidays exploring as many regions of France as she can. She has also been learning to speak French for the last couple of years. Rachel also loves spending time with her family and friends, socialising and drinking cocktails!

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire

  • Licensed for 2 years

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  • Walker Foster Limited

    Private Client Senior Wills and Probate Executive

    Until Present

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01943 609969
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https://walkerfoster.com/meet-the-team/rachel-hanson/

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

27 Riddings Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9LX

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    Dealing with my father's estate

    Rachel and her team dealt with my late father's estate in a very friendly and professional manner. Whilst the process was slow mainly I think to external forces, e.g probate office, HMRC etc. The process started in June 2024 after my father's death in May of that year. I finally received the final accounts last week as all residual tax had been paid on dividends. I was updated regularly on how things were going

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    Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that Rachel and her team provided a professional service and kept you well-informed, despite the external delays from the Probate Office and HMRC. We appreciate your patience during this difficult time.

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    Wills

    Very professional straight forward approach and clear information

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    We’re delighted you found the process clear and professional, Andrew. Your feedback on our straightforward approach is greatly appreciated by the whole team. Thank you for choosing us to assist with your will.

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    Pensions and Review

    Friendly and professional service.Easy to communicate with.

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    Thank you for your feedback, Michael. We’re glad to hear you found our service friendly, professional, and easy to communicate with.

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    Agreeing new Will

    Excellent approach from initial consultation all the way through to completion

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    Thank you for your kind feedback, John. We're glad you were happy with Rachel's support throughout the process and appreciate your trust in our firm.

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    Will update.

    Rachel was very professional and explained everything clearly.

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    Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that Rachel was very professional and explained everything clearly. Best regards, Walker Foster Solicitors

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    David

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    David

    We instructed this firm to deal with the estate of our late mother. Rachel Hanson, assisted by Sarah Proctor, dealt with the matter sensitively, promptly and with great professionalism. They were always easy to contact and they kept my brother and I fully informed of developments throughout. We wholeheartedly recommend their services. Simply outstanding. Many thanks to them for their hard work.

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    Dear David, Thank you for your glowing feedback! We're delighted to hear that Rachel, Sarah and the team provided outstanding service in handling your late mother's estate. We appreciate your recommendation and trust in our team. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited

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    My wife and I would just like to express our sincere thanks to Rachel and Sarah at Walker Foster Solicitors for their professionalism in dealing with the completion of our new wills and lasting power of attorneys this week. With the law and procedures having changed substantially in the intervening years since we last made these provisions, it was refreshing to sit with Rachel who took the time to not only explain all the changes, but she also spoke in layman's language which assisted my wife and I greatly in deciding exactly how we wanted to update these extremely important documents. We now have peace of mind in the knowledge that we have everything in place to cover whatever (and whenever) life throws at us in our advancing years .. And you can't put a price on that !!

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    Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that Rachel and Sarah were able to help with facilitating the writing of your new wills and lasting power of attorney efficiently. We appreciate your kind words. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited

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    Kevin

    Rachel Hanson at Walker Foster in Ilkley drew up our wills, and we are very happy to recommend her. She was very professional and helpful, and there were no delays. She answered all our questions very clearly, and there were no problems.

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    We are delighted that you have had such a wonderful experience with Rachel. If there is anything further that we can help you with, do get in touch.

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    Carole

    Walker Foster have been my solicitor of choice for a few years. I have recently updated my will guided expertly by Rachel. She has been extremely helpful and patient with me when I had important decisions to make. Thank you Rachel and Sarah

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    Thank you for your kind review Carole. We are so pleased you have had such a positive experience with Rachel. We are delighted that you have managed to update your Will and Rachel was able to guide you through the process successfully.

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    Excellent service -- very prompt and highly competent.

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    Thank you for your kind review Peter. We are so pleased you were happy with the services Rachel and Simone have provided.

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