News & insights Multi-award-winning Roche Legal recognised by STEP 2 minutes of reading - Written by Roche Legal Multi-award-winning Roche Legal has been recognised as an “employer partner” by STEP, the global professional association for practitioners who specialise in family inheritance and succession planning. Founder Rachel Roche is delighted that Roche Legal, which has offices in York and Harrogate and celebrates its sixth Birthday later this year, has been recognised with this prestigious partnership. Rachel Roche said: “STEP works to improve public understanding of the issues families face in this area and promotes education and high professional standards among its members. STEP members help families plan for their futures, from drafting wills to issues surrounding international families, protection of the vulnerable, family businesses and philanthropic giving. Full STEP members, known as TEPs, are internationally recognised as experts in their field, with proven qualifications and experience.” Jenni Hutchinson, head of the employer partnership programme team at STEP, said: “Roche Legal has demonstrated a supportive learning culture in the development of their STEP staff and we are delighted to welcome them to the STEP Employer Partnership Programme as an accredited employer partner.” As part of its commitment to outstanding client service, Roche Legal has recently created the role of Client Concierge who will be the first point of contact, taking all relevant information and arranging a free 10 minutes consultation. “We are excited about this appointment which we believe is going to have real benefits for new and existing clients:” explained Rachel Roche. “We are committed to delivering exceptional service to clients and creating a challenging and rewarding environment for our staff.” 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. Wills Probate and Estate Administration Powers of Attorney Court of Protection matters Missing Persons Guardianship Applications Disputes Further Reading Dealing with an Estate with Significant Debts Most estates will involve some kind of debt, ranging from unpaid bills to more extensive financial obligations. Personal representatives must address these liabilities, and for more complex or debt-heavy estates, seeking specialist legal advice is crucial to avoid personal liability and ensure proper estate administration. Do Personal Representatives Take on Legal Liability for Estates? Administering an estate involves assessing and valuing assets, paying debts, and distributing remaining assets to beneficiaries. Personal representatives should seek specialist legal advice to avoid potential liabilities and ensure the process is handled correctly. Do Personal Representatives Take on Legal Liability for Estates? Administering an estate involves assessing and valuing assets, paying debts, and distributing remaining assets to beneficiaries. Personal representatives should seek specialist legal advice to avoid potential liabilities and ensure the process is handled correctly. 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