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Hepburn Delaney Solicitors Hepburn Delaney Solicitors

Sumaiya Smyth

Managing Associate

5.0
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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).

Hepburn Delaney Solicitors Hepburn Delaney Solicitors

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 401000

  • Based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

  • Licensed for 17 years

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Hepburn Delaney Solicitors Hepburn Delaney Solicitors

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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Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.8/5
Expertise
Money & Tax
Wills, Trusts & Probate

Experience

  • Pictons Solicitors LLP

    Solicitor

    2008 - 2011 3 years

  • Pictons Solicitors LLP

    Senior Associate

    2011 - 2014 3 years

Languages spoken

  • English

Contact

0144 221 8090
sumaiya.smyth@hepburndelaney.co.uk
www.hepburndelaney.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
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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    Brenda

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    Probate and Estate Administration.

    I instructed Sumaiya at Hepburn Delaney to administer my late sister’s estate. Throughout the process Sumaiya kept me informed of progress and resolved any issues that arose. I appreciated her knowledge and courteous approach at what was a difficult time and would recommend Hepburn Delaney to anyone requiring assistance with probate and estate administration.

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    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Brenda. We are glad that Sumaiya could support you with such care, knowledge, and professionalism during a difficult time. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation of Hepburn Delaney and wish you the absolute best.

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    Best solicitor’s around

    I have used these solicitor’s (Hepburn) for 40 years on & off. I needed to find a solicitor and immediately went to Hepburn not realising they were now known as Hepburn Delaney, I went ahead and was not disappointed! Hepburn Delaney delivered a first class service maintaining the professional standard that I was used to as well as their friendly approach and non judgmental attitude. Sumaiya was excellent and I would highly recommend her. If at any point in the future I need a solicitor, I will undoubtedly be using Hepburn Delaney again! Thank you so much! Best wishes, Karen.

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    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this heartwarming review, Karen! We are absolutely delighted that your transition to working with us as Hepburn Delaney was completely seamless. Preserving the sterling professional standards and welcoming, non-judgmental approach you’ve trusted for 40 years is incredibly important to us. Sumaiya will be absolutely thrilled to hear your praise and to know she provided the exemplary care you deserve. Thank you so much for your high recommendation, your unwavering trust, and your best wishes. We look forward to being here for you whenever you need us in the future!

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    Chaston

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    Our Wills

    Excellent advice from Sumaiyra and a trustworthy company to deal with our Wills..we would recommend Hepburn Delaney for professional and prompt service.

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    Thank you so much for the excellent review and recommendation, Chaston! Planning your Wills is a deeply important task, so we are delighted to hear that you found Hepburn Delaney to be a trustworthy to handle the process. Sumaiya will be absolutely thrilled to know that her advice, along with our team's prompt and professional service, provided exactly what you needed. Thank you for trusting us with such a significant matter.

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    Estate of our mother

    We instructed Sumaiya Smyth after the loss of our mother, and we cannot recommend Sumaiya highly enough. From the very beginning, she was empathetic, kind, and incredibly supportive during what was a very difficult time for my family. Sumaiya explained every step of the process clearly, answered all our questions with patience, and made sure we always felt heard and reassured. Her professionalism and genuine compassion made a stressful situation so much easier to manage. If you are looking for an excellent probate solicitor who is both knowledgeable and truly caring, I would wholeheartedly recommend Sumaiya.

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    Dear Debbie, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that Sumaiya was able to support you and your family with such care, compassion and professionalism during a difficult time. Your recommendation means a great deal and will be warmly appreciated.

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    LCC Estate

    Professional and organized from the outset. On time and good communication

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    Dear Alan, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found the service professional, well organised and supported by clear communication throughout.

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    JUSTYNA

    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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    Mary

    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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    John

    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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