Jodie Wielgus
Partner
Halifax
01422 410 564
Jodie joined Ramsdens in 2005 and qualified as a solicitor in 2009. She acts on behalf of individual clients, Personal Representatives and Trustees and has extensive knowledge and experience in Estate Planning, Will drafting, Estate Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Jodie is a full member of 'Solicitors for the Elderly' now known as 'Lifetime Lawyers' - having completed the 'Older Client Care in Practice' award.
In her spare time, Jodie likes to visit National Trust sites with family, she is an avid gym goer and a bit of a Peloton Bike enthusiast. Jodie has also taken on several volunteering roles as charity Trustee over the years.
Jodie specialises in:
- Wills
- Probate
- Estate Administration
- Powers of Attorney
What are your career highlights so far?
"I cant say I have one highlight. The beauty of my job is that every case, every person and every family are very different. I have one particular case which involved financial abuse of a gentleman, I spent years, with the police, working on this case which ended up with the perpetrators being given custodial sentences. The gentleman who had been abused had no family, he became part of my extended family and I was the one at his bedside at 2am on the morning he passed away holding his hand. In other news, I guess my career highlight is the fact that Ramsdens has been my only ever career, I’ve not had to write a CV since I was 18."
What is one legal myth that you’d love to dispel?
"That if you die without making a Will the King will inherit your estate in any circumstance!"
What made you want to work in your sector?
"Funnily enough, I never planned to become a Solicitor. I wanted to join the Police. Having completed my degree, the Police were not recruiting so I undertook some work experience at a firm of Criminal Solicitors and from there, joined Ramsdens where I have remained ever since"
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Jodie is an absolute joy to work with - she is efficient, a swift respondent and always anticipates what is needed by this client! We have been working together now for over two years, and I can honestly say that she has made a very difficult matter beara
Dr Colleen Batey
Jodie dealt with all aspects of our case with impressive professionalism and responded to all enquiries promptly and efficiently."
Anon
Ramsdens seems to have a knack for employing people who truly care for their clients, way beyond the call of duty."
Anon
I cannot put into words how much I appreciate your friendly guidance and assistance in such a difficult time."
Anon
Efficient and knowledgable service. Able to clarify all questions and advise accordingly. Very pleasant, helpful and patient solicitor."
Kevin John Boustead