Can you make a Will with limited assets?
Many people with few assets or possessions feel that it may be not worth their while to
Karen Bennett | Consultant | Solicitor
Karen Bennett
Karen Bennett 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 are the different legal forms of relationship separation?
When couples decide to end their relationship, they may not always have the option of
Is the process of making a Will different for expats?
An expat or expatriate is someone who lives outside their native country. It is important for someone like this to
Reasons to contest a Will
There are many reasons why people seek to contest a Will, and Wills solicitors in North Wales can offer guidance on
A guide to wills and probate
In simple terms, probate is a financial and legal process designed to deal with the estate of
What are the custodial rights of grandparents?
Although grandparents do not have automatic rights to see their grandchildren unless they are primary carers, they often feel they need to
What is spousal maintenance and how does it work?
If you choose to get divorced, there will be some arrangements made via the courts of law and one of these will be
What is involved in revoking a Will?
Once you have made your Will, there may be an occasion along the line when you feel the need to
How can you avoid hefty inheritance tax bills?
Many people want to avoid leaving their family with a large inheritance tax bill when
What you need to know about financial arrangements during a divorce
Often, one of the most difficult parts of a divorce is reaching a financial arrangement which is agreed and suitable for
Advantages and disadvantages of basic Wills
Many people choose to use Wills and probate solicitors in North Wales to make a basic Will. There are advantages to using this type of
What happens when Child Arrangement Orders are breached?
Child Arrangement Orders are designed to prevent warring parents from causing undue stress and pressure on
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