Jayne initially joined Walker Foster’s Silsden office in 2014 and since that time she has experienced working in various departments of the business, giving her a thorough understanding of what running a busy law firm requires.
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Jayne SchofieldExecutive Director and Head of OperationsJayne is our Executive Director and Head of Operations here at Walker Foster and her role involves day to day handling of all matters relating to Finance, Operations, Risk and Compliance across the business. This ensures that everyone has the necessary tools to carry out their work in a safe, compliant and enjoyable environment. Jayne’s role is very much hands-on – there is no typical day!
Prior to joining Walker Foster, Jayne worked at a large utility company and in various roles within high street banks so had gained lots of relevant experience with regard to risk and compliance, client care and finances.
Outside work Jayne enjoys fell running and is a member of Wharfedale Harriers running club.
Many people assume that only someone named in a Will can challenge it. In reality, a person does not always need to be included as a beneficiary to contest a Will. In certain circumstances, someone who has been left out may still have legal standing to bring a claim.
When buying or selling a business, the sale documentation must clearly set out who is responsible if something later goes wrong. Two of the most important protections in a business sale are warranties and indemnities.
The requirement to be physically present is absolute. A signature cannot be witnessed online via a video call like Zoom or FaceTime, or even through a window.
A power of attorney does not continue after death. When the donor dies, the authority granted to the attorney ends immediately. There is no grace period, and the attorney stops acting from the point of the donor’s death.
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