A DETERMINED Rugby woman who overcame the challenges of juggling demanding work and a busy family life by reinventing her probate services has won a national award.
Julie Hughes was presented with the accolade at the Solopreneur Awards.
During her early career, Julie found her love for probate work when she took a secretarial job in a law firm. After working for a couple of firms she settled in Rugby, working for a large law firm where she qualified as a probate lawyer.
In 2007 and 2008, Julie had her two boys and in 2010 her marriage broke down. With the challenges of raising two small boys and a demanding career, Julie had to step away from her full time career and took on a few part time roles.
In 2015 Julie was headhunted for a probate role in Leamington. Julie and her partner Simon welcomed their daughter Winnie into the family and married soon after – but juggling a demanding full-time role during the day with three young children was too demanding and Julie put her career on hold.
It was during the pandemic in 2020 that Julie helped a friend deal with the estate of her grandmother, and was encouraged to revive her career. In January 2021, Hughes Probate Services was born.
It gave Julie the time to be around for her children before and after school, when they needed her support and it also worked for her clients – many of whom Julie would visit in the evening, after they had returned from daytime jobs.
Julie’s proudest achievement prior to winning the award was in November 2023 when Hughes Probate became a limited company.
Sandra Garlick MBE, Founder of Woman Who and the Solopreneur Awards, said: “Julie is definitely a role model who inspires others. Whilst her work is centred around a sensitive subject, she really is a great support to her clients.
“I wish Julie every success in her growing business and hope winning this Award gives her the visibility she deserves.”
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