Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones. However, writing a will is not a one-time task. Life changes, and your Will needs to reflect those changes to ensure it remains valid and effective.

Sharon qualified as a solicitor in 2004. She is a Senior Associate Solicitor in our Wills and Probate team.
sharon.woodward@switalskis.com
or Sharon’s secretary
ellen.hughes@switalskis.com
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
19 Cheapside
Wakefield
WF1 2SD
Sharon specialises in preparing wills, powers of attorney and dealing with probate and the administration of estates.
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Sharon is a member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). She is also an accredited member of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly Solicitors for the Elderly).
Sharon is down to earth, friendly and approachable and at the same time she is very professional. Sharon cares about her clients and wants to assist them at what can be an extremely difficult time.
“Having finalised the sale of my father's property I wish to extend my sincere thanks to Sharon Woodward who dealt with the Probate and finalised his estate accounts. Sharon was very understanding and sympathetic and always communicated in a friendly manner. She is extremely professional and always responds to any communication sent. I can also highly recommend Sharon to anyone that needs their will or lasting powers of attorney completed.”
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