Key statistics on Will gifting
Some recent statistics released by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) pertain to the value of gifts left to inheritors, and Will writing solicitors in North Wales can
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Amy Williams | Solicitor | Head of Conveyancing Department
Amy Williams obtained her Law Degree from Bangor University and completed her LPC at the University of Law in Chester. Amy began her conveyancing career with a local firm, before joining the team at Bennett Smith Solicitors as a paralegal in February 2015. Amy became a trainee solicitor in August 2015, qualifying in March 2017.
Based at our conveyancing department in the Parc Menai office, Amy is a solicitor specialising in residential property transactions and also has experience in family law.
Amy has been the Head of the Firm’s Conveyancing Department since March 2020 and, together with the rest of the team, endeavours to make the conveyancing process as easy and stress-free as possible for our clients and always provides a personal approach. She prides herself on her reliable repeat business and ongoing recommendations.
Some recent statistics released by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) pertain to the value of gifts left to inheritors, and Will writing solicitors in North Wales can
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