Sumaiya Smyth

Managing Associate

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Sumaiya joined Hepburn Delaney in May 2020 as a Managing Associate and leads our Inheritance team. Sumaiya is a qualified solicitor with over 16 years experience in wealth preservation. She advises a wide variety of clients, including high net worth individuals and business owners, on all aspects of their estate planning. Her experience means Sumaiya takes a proactive approach to ensure supervision is working effectively throughout the team monitoring overall quality of work, and cases are being managed appropriately. She is an expert in the drafting of Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney and advises clients with assets abroad as well as in the UK. Also provides advice on detailed tax planning including the mitigation of inheritance tax and capital gains tax. She also has a wealth of experience in the administration of estates including complex high value estates with assets in other jurisdictions. She advises personal representatives on all aspects of the administration including taxation. Sumaiya is part of the Camelot advisory panel and regularly advises lottery winners in relation to their Wills and tax planning. Sumaiya is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and Solicitors For The Elderly (SFE).

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 401000

  • Based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
  • Licensed for 17 years

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Sumaiya joined Hepburn Delaney in May 2020 as a Managing Associate and leads our Inheritance team. Sumaiya is a qualified solicitor with over 16 years experience in wealth preservation. She advises a wide variety of clients, including high net worth individuals and business owners, on all aspects of their estate planning. Her experience means Sumaiya takes a proactive approach to ensure supervision is working effectively throughout the team monitoring overall quality of work, and cases are being managed appropriately. She is an expert in the drafting of Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney and advises clients with assets abroad as well as in the UK. Also provides advice on detailed tax planning including the mitigation of inheritance tax and capital gains tax. She also has a wealth of experience in the administration of estates including complex high value estates with assets in other jurisdictions. She advises personal representatives on all aspects of the administration including taxation. Sumaiya is part of the Camelot advisory panel and regularly advises lottery winners in relation to their Wills and tax planning. Sumaiya is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and Solicitors For The Elderly (SFE).

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 401000

  • Based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
  • Licensed for 17 years

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  • Pictons Solicitors LLP

    Solicitor

    2008 - 2011 3 years

  • Pictons Solicitors LLP

    Senior Associate

    2011 - 2014 3 years

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  • English

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00 (Open)
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

7 The Progression Centre, Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DW

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As far as I can tell, the legal guidance has been superb and I am very happy with the resulting documents: the will, an explanatory letter, the registration of the will and its safe keeping. I guess my affairs are a tad more complex than most but I was given good guidance for which a further confirmatory opinion was obtained. HD were assiduously punctual in emailing documents and replying to emails and I must admit they were gracious and patient in coping with my occasional lapses. Nice to deal with.

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Excellent service

I would not hesitate to recommend Sumaiya Smyth. At a difficult time having lost my Mum the process through to finalising probate was swift and efficient.

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Excellent support from start to finish

I cannot speak highly enough of the service we received from Sumaiya Smyth and Hepburn Delaney in dealing with my late uncle Arthur's estate. From the outset, Sumaiya was professional, patient and approachable. She explained things clearly, kept us informed as the estate progressed and was always willing to answer questions when we needed clarification. With several beneficiaries involved, there was a fair amount to manage, but throughout the process I always felt that everything was being handled carefully and properly. What I particularly appreciated was the combination of professionalism and a genuinely personal approach. Dealing with an estate following the loss of a family member is never easy, and Sumaiya made the legal and administrative side of things feel much more manageable. I am very grateful for all the work that went into bringing Arthur's estate through probate and to its conclusion, and I would have no hesitation in recommending Sumaiya and Hepburn Delaney.

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Thank you for your review, Ian. Managing probate for a family member involves so much detail, so we are truly grateful for your kind feedback regarding Sumaiya and the team.

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Estate Administration - First Class

Thank you so much to Sumaiya. I engaged Hepburn Delaney to provide assistance in the administration of my late Dad's estate. The service given was faultless. Sumaiya is very professional, knowledgeable and most importantly caring. I was kept up to date during every stage. I highly recommend Hepburn Delaney and would not hesitate to use them again.

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Thank you for your kind words, Paul. Sumaiya will be touched to hear how much you appreciated her support and guidance during such an important process. We deeply appreciate your recommendation of Hepburn Delaney!

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Highly recommend

I had a great experience at Hepburn and Delaney from the moment I called, I would highly recommend them. I was very grateful to Sumaiya who was incredibly caring, helpful and responsive. Sumaiya gave me time, sound advice and guidance when checking my late father’s probate files. Sumaiya answered all my queries and made me feel at ease throughout, she was understanding our family was experiencing a stressful time and her kindness was much appreciated. Thank you Sumaiya.

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Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re truly glad Sumaiya could offer the reassuring guidance and support you needed during such a difficult period for your family. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, Debbie, and we wish you and your family all the best.

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Skilled inheritance solicitor in Hemel Hempstead. During a stressful probate process, Sumaiya provided the knowledgeable support and timely advice we needed. She patiently explained the complexities of probate law, ensuring we could make well-informed decisions about our inheritance. We highly recommend Sumaiya's services to anyone facing similar situations.

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us regarding the knowledgeable support and timely advice provided by Sumaiya. We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that she was able to assist you effectively during this challenging time. Navigating the complexities of probate law can indeed be daunting, and we're glad that Sumaiya's patient explanations helped you make well-informed decisions about your inheritance. At Hepburn Delaney, our goal is to provide clear communication and dedicated support to our clients, ensuring that their best interests are always at the forefront. If there's anything else we can assist you with , please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you once again for choosing Hepburn Delaney.

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Professional service throughout.

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Thank you for the positive review and happy we could help. All the best for the future.

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Very happy with the service from Hepburn Delaney.

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Thank you for all the help today. Mary and Michael

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Thank you for the kind review and glad to hear we could help. All the best for the future.

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Sumaiya dealt with a probate application for me tailoring her services to exactly what I required. Excellent proactive service with correspondence and documents easily understood. She kept me fully informed throughout. .

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We pride ourselves on tailoring our service to each client based on their needs. Happy to have supported you and wish all the best for the future.

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