Solicitor at Wollens

Karen Miller

Solicitor - Associate

SRA ID: 410220

Karen Miller heads up our Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning team and during her career has worked with some of the country’s leading experts in inheritance tax. Karen helps clients plan for their futures and their families. She is an inheritance tax planning and trust specialist who advises a wide range of clients on strategies to protect their assets. Karen tailor’s her advice to each client’s particular needs and the dynamics of their family. Karen’s work typically includes: • Advising clients on succession and strategies to protect their assets and provide for their families, especially vulnerable family members, in the most tax efficient way. • Identifying tax mitigation opportunities and variations. • Preparing Wills, including trusts for asset protection and tax mitigation. • Creating, varying, and winding up trusts. • Dealing with trust registration. • Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney for personal and business decisions. • Advising and preparing declarations of trusts in relation to land Karen is sympathetic and listens carefully to her clients to understand what they want to achieve, which is, sometimes, not what they initially thought. She can then offer tailor-made solutions to meet their goals. Karen is a full member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, which reinforces her expertise and knowledge in the above fields.

Avery House, Liberty Road, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, EX31 3TL

Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate, Money & Tax, Company & Commercial

4.9/5 99 Client Reviews 99
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 89%
  • Family Law 8%
  • Housing & Property 3%
99 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    89
  • Very Good
    10
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

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Susan P
Verified Susan P Added 2 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Wollens
November 06, 2024 20241106120042

Declaration of Trust and my Will

5

This Declaration of Trust was complicated (in my view!) and we were very grateful that Karen Miller was able to prepare it and deliver it for all my family.
Likewise, my Will had to be renewed and I feel much relieved that both important documents have now been secured.
I have, at my age, been aware of acquaintances and family having had difficult experiences with solicitors, and I would like to state that Karen and her team have been extremely professional and helpful throughout. Also, I have had years of legal help from Wollens, which has always been excellent, and I would highly recommend their services. Thank you Karen and all! SP

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Miller

A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 15 November, 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We appreciate your comments and are so pleased that Karen has been able to assist you in this matter. Kind regards Wollens

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Ruth Hayes
Verified Ruth Hayes Added 2 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Wollens
November 04, 2024 20241104212816

Timely advice and support

5

I was introduced to Karen whilst selling and purchasing my recent property and needed to set up a deed of trust for my kids.
She was very professional and considerate offering very clear advice and support through the process.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Miller

A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 05 November, 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We appreciate your comments and are so pleased that Karen has been able to assist you in this matter. Kind regards Wollens

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Anonymous
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October 29, 2024 20241029122407

Lifetime Planning Advice

5

Very good service, explained well.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Miller

A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 30 October, 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We appreciate your comments and are so pleased that Karen has been able to assist you in this matter. Kind regards Wollens

Was this review helpful? Yes

Lorraine Evans
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Collected whilst working at Wollens
October 07, 2024 20241007173231

Advice on Will and Inheritance Tax

5

It was a pleasure to meet with Karen, who was warm and friendly yet professional and clear. I'm looking forward to working with her and I'm confident I shall reach my desired outcome of having clear legal documentation relating to my Will and later life affairs.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Miller

Was this review helpful? Yes

rebecca
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September 27, 2024 20240927181511

Wills and trusts

5

Efficient and professional. would happily use again. thank you

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Miller

Was this review helpful? Yes

Melissande
Verified Melissande Added 2 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Wollens
August 31, 2024 20240831135515

Will preparation

5

Karen Miller of Wollens was instructed to help my elderly mother prepare a new will. This was done by Zoom and Karen could not have been more professional but also approachable. She made everything very clear to mum and listened carefully to my mother's wishes. I would very much recommend Karen.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Miller

A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 05 September, 2024

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, we are pleased that Karen has been able to assist you and we would be happy to help you again in the future. With kind regards, Wollens

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Anonymous
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July 11, 2024 20240711130930

Wills

5

Professional, efficient and a first class service.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Miller

A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 11 July, 2024

Thank you for your review - we are so pleased to hear your feedback regarding the work that Karen has helped you with. We would be pleased to assist you again in the future should you need anything further. With kind regards Wollens

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Mr and Mrs Randle
Verified Mr and Mrs Randle Added 4 months ago Report to admin
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July 04, 2024 20240704190731

Will and Lasting POA service

5

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Wollens and in particular Karen (Miller) and Julie (MacManus) for their extremely professional service. They were very attentive and patient with their dealing with myself and my wife with our wills and LPOA requirements. Nothing was too much trouble and Julie was brilliant with her understanding of our needs and nothing was ever too much trouble for her to help us. Thank you very much indeed.
Elaine and Mark

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Miller

A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 11 July, 2024

Thank you for your review - we are so pleased to hear your feedback regarding the work that Karen has helped you with. We would be pleased to assist you again in the future should you need anything further. With kind regards Wollens

Was this review helpful? Yes

Nicky McDermott
Verified Nicky McDermott Added 6 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Wollens
May 23, 2024 20240523112437

Estate Planning

5

Karen was extremely thorough and helpful with her instructions. She made it very straightforward and easy for us to understand and we came away with alot of useful information and advice.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Miller

A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 23 May, 2024

Thank you for your review - we are so pleased to hear your feedback regarding the work that Karen has helped you with. We would be pleased to assist you again in the future should you need anything further. With kind regards Wollens

Was this review helpful? Yes

Mike and Anita
Verified Mike and Anita Added 6 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Wollens
May 02, 2024 20240502112905

Wills and power of attorneys

5

A very professional and efficient outcome.Karen Miller is very knowledgable and is a real pleasure to deal with.First class service made our requirements produce a very satisfactory conclusion.Would strongly recommend Wollens.They really do go the extra mile,and it would not be difficult to tick all their boxes!!!

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Miller

A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 02 May, 2024

Thank you for your review - we are so pleased to hear your feedback regarding the work that Karen, Julia and Enya have helped you with. We would be pleased to assist you again in the future should you need anything further. With kind regards Wollens

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Linda
Linda Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Wollens
November 27, 2020
Collected on
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Linda

4

I was very impressed by the efficiency of Wollens recently, and in particular Karen Miller, who dealt with matters in a very professional way.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Miller

A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 27 November, 2020

Thank you for your comments Linda, Kind regards Wollens

Was this review helpful? Yes

Bob
Bob Added 4 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Wollens
October 07, 2020
Collected on
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Bob

5

Having used the professional legal services provided by Karen Miller on two occasions now I am very happy to provide a very positive review of my experience. Karen was knowledgeable and easy to talk to regarding the work required and I would definitely recommend her to my colleagues and friends in future.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Miller

A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 07 October, 2020

Thank you for your review Bob, so pleased that Karen has been able to help you. kind regards Wollens

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Shaun
Shaun Added 4 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Wollens
February 23, 2020
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Shaun

5

An excellent service from beginning to end. I received advice and guidance from an experienced solicitor who prepared mirror wills in a timely and efficient manner all with a caring and understanding approach. I would fully recommend Karen Miller for all private client matters.

Lawyer named in this review: Karen Miller

A representative from Wollens responded to this review on 25 February, 2020

Thank you Shaun for your review - we are pleased that we have been able to help you Kind regards Wollens

Was this review helpful? Yes

About Karen Miller

Karen Miller heads up our Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning team and during her career has worked with some of the country’s leading experts in inheritance tax. Karen helps clients plan for their futures and their families. She is an inheritance tax planning and trust specialist who advises a wide range of clients on strategies to protect their assets. Karen tailor’s her advice to each client’s particular needs and the dynamics of their family. Karen’s work typically includes: • Advising clients on succession and strategies to protect their assets and provide for their families, especially vulnerable family members, in the most tax efficient way. • Identifying tax mitigation opportunities and variations. • Preparing Wills, including trusts for asset protection and tax mitigation. • Creating, varying, and winding up trusts. • Dealing with trust registration. • Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney for personal and business decisions. • Advising and preparing declarations of trusts in relation to land Karen is sympathetic and listens carefully to her clients to understand what they want to achieve, which is, sometimes, not what they initially thought. She can then offer tailor-made solutions to meet their goals. Karen is a full member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, which reinforces her expertise and knowledge in the above fields.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Karen Miller

Address

Wollens

Avery House

Liberty Road

Roundswell Business Park

Barnstaple

EX31 3TL



Phone 01271 342268

Website

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LICENSE

Country

Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/04/08

03/04/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Associate Solicitor

Wollen Michelmore

2017-present