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Senior hire announced at Chester legal firm

Leading legal practice Aaron & Partners has announced a high-profile appointment with an experienced practitioner further bolstering its Chester-based Wills, Trusts and Tax Team.

Sarah Kennedy joins the growing team, which is ranked as one of the best in the country by the industry’s highly regarded Legal 500 directory, as a Trust Executive following increasing demand from private clients.

With over 25 years’ experience as a high-value Trusts specialist, Sarah will support the firm with the day-to-day management and administration of over 100 charitable, family and personal injury Trusts.

“I’m delighted to be joining Aaron & Partners and I’m excited to be a part of such a respected and talented team,” said Sarah.

“The firm and its people have a well-established reputation for being highly-skilled and providing the best outcomes for clients.

“I’m confident that with my proven experience within the Trust and Estates sector, I can help the team continue to excel and provide even more specialist advice across a range of complex areas.”

Sarah is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), an international professional body for advisors who specialise in inheritance and succession planning.

Clive Pointon Head of Wills, Trusts and Tax at Aaron & Partners, said: “We’re pleased to welcome Sarah to the firm as we continue to grow and develop our Wills Trusts and Tax team.

“Trusts are a complex area of law and with the current economic uncertainty, it has never been more important for individuals to protect their wealth and assets for the future. We pride ourselves on providing expert legal advice for all individuals, putting our client’s best interests first.

“With Sarah’s experience and qualifications, I have no doubt that she will bring a wealth of skills and knowledge to the team, ensuring we can continue to enhance the quality and complex work we undertake for our private clients.”

Aaron & Partners’ Wills, Trusts and Tax team offer expertise in a number of key areas, including estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, preparation of wills, tax planning, statutory wills and gifts, Trust services, Court of Protection work and deputyship applications.

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