Statistics highlight impact of missing Wills
Startling new statistics have revealed that almost 50% of couples in the United Kingdom do not know where
Karen Bennett | Managing Director | Solicitor | Head of Family Law Department
Karen Bennett
Heading up the team is Managing Director, Karen Bennett, who decided to return to her family roots and set up the Practice in 1999. Prior to her move back to the North West, Karen was one of two co-founders and a Senior Partner of a practice near London where she presided as Head of the Family Law department.
Having over 40 years’ Family Law experience, Karen’s specific areas of expertise are dealing with financial matters for high net worth clients. In recent years she has represented clients where the assets have ranged from £8 million to in excess of £35 million. She also specialises in complex farming cases and cases including Trusts.
Regularly appearing in the Family Courts across North Wales, Chester, the North West of England and London. Karen is based in North Wales, and frequently travels to London and the Home Counties in order to meet with her clients.
Karen believes wholeheartedly in a non-confrontational approach to family matters. However, she can also be firm and robust in striving to reach a fair settlement for every client, every time.
Posts by Karen Bennett
What rights do unmarried fathers have?
Did you know that in the UK, and some states in the US, unmarried fathers do not automatically have legal rights to
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If you are a buyer or seller of property, you will be involved in
Successful Probate challenge case reinforces need for legal guidance
When a testator dies, in many cases it is assumed that their Will will be a straightforward document and the Probate process will
What first-time buyers can expect in 2026
First-time home buyers in 2026 can expect to take advantage of several new
Inheritance tax matters to consider in 2026
Inheritance tax is likely to be a key issue in estate
Potential changes for first-time home buyers in 2026
It has been predicted that 2026 will be a good year for
At what age can a child decide who they want to live with?
After you have divorced or separated, deciding where a child should live is a pressing, and often sensitive, matter for
What can happen when a beneficiary of a Will refuses their gift?
Sometimes, those who have been left a legacy in a Will, refuse to accept their gift. This can complicate matters and cause issues for
Expected developments in divorce proceedings in 2026
One of the recent developments noticed by experts specialising in separation is the rise in no-fault divorces. Although this new initiative was
What issues can arise from leaving property in a Will?
It has been noted by many specialist solicitors that, often, the largest asset left in a Will is a house. In line with this, it has also been
Recent statistics for charitable giving in UK Wills
The Legacy Giving Report, published in 2025, has revealed some interesting statistics about how much people are
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