Saffiya qualified as a solicitor in 1998. She spent much of her training contract in police cells and prisons, working in criminal law but decided to change direction and specialise in Private Client Law when she qualified. She enjoys helping people and takes a very empathic and caring approach when dealing with people.
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Saffiya EvansSenior SolicitorSaffiya advises on all aspects of Private Client Law, including Wills, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Lasting Powers of Attorney. She has worked with local communities by giving presentations, to raise awareness for the need to make Wills and Powers of Attorneys, and worked alongside charities such as Cancer Research, Macmillan, Sue Ryder and Will Aid. She also works alongside businesses, particularly Financial Advisors and accountants to provide a service for their clients.
She is originally from Birmingham but has lived in Yorkshire since 2003 and has made it her home. She loves walking in the Yorkshire Dales with her husband, when she is not acting as a taxi service for her daughter who is a keen netballer and a dancer. She can be found watching netball matches (often very early!) on a Sunday morning. Saffiya loves interior design and has renovated her home and helped design homes for friends and family.
Powers of Attorney (PoA) and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) provide peace of mind that, should you become unable to make decisions yourself, a trusted person you have chosen will act on your behalf. They will be able to manage your affairs in line with your wishes, ensuring important matters are handled with care and responsibility.
When someone dies, everything they own - known as their estate - must be carefully managed and distributed in accordance with their wishes as set out in their will. This process involves not only passing assets to the chosen beneficiaries but also handling debts, taxes and legal formalities along the way. For many, this can be a daunting and emotional task, especially during a time of grief.
When a person dies, their estate will be administered by a person or persons named as ‘executors’ in their will, or, in cases where they did not leave one, by anyone who has the highest standing to do so (which largely matches the rules of who benefits under a so-called intestacy). These individuals are also called personal representatives (PRs).
When a dispute arises between two parties, it’s not as simple as going straight to court. Before formal legal proceedings can begin, there are pre-action conduct requirements that must be followed.
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