News & insights Rachel Roche Shortlisted for Yorkshire Leadership Award 2 minutes of reading - Written by Roche Legal March 2024 Rachel Roche, owner of York based Roche Legal and a former winner of the Law Society Sole Practitioner of the Year, has been shortlisted in the BusinessDesk Yorkshire Leadership Awards 2024 which are being staged at the Queens Hotel in Leeds on March 21st. Rachel, who recently graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme through the Saïd Business School, Oxford, has been shortlisted in the Professional Services Leader section of the awards which recognise outstanding achievements by the Yorkshire’s business community. The awards were created to celebrate people who are role models within their organisations and raise the bar for their competitors. Rachel, who has studied extensively in the United States alongside American lawyers, has been appointed co-chair of the New York State Bar Association London branch after creating a UK/USA probate offering which has attracted funding from the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform. She has also co-authored a book for the Law Society “How to Start a Law Firm” with Darren J. Sylvester and said:“ I am delighted to be shortlisted in the Professional Service Leader category of the awards that showcase the wide range of outstanding business talent in Yorkshire.” 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. 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