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11 January 2016
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Lee Higham —Hethertons

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New solicitor for wills & probate department

Hethertons has welcomed a new solicitor to its team. Lee Higham has joined the firm's wills and probate department having previously worked for a number of local law firms.

She has nearly two years’ experience as a qualified solicitor and has worked with a variety of clients on issues ranging from administration of estates to lasting power of attorney.

Lee completed her law degree at Leeds Metropolitan University before going on to study her LPC (Legal Practice Course) at York College of Law. She is currently studying for the STEP qualification and hopes to become a member next year.

Barbara Stephens, head of wills and probate at Hethertons, says: “We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming Lee to our practice.

“She has a number of years of experience working in the profession and will help us to continue to deliver exceptional services to our ever increasing number of clients.”

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