Sarah Begley
Wills and Probate Executive
Sarah is a Wills and Probate Executive and a member of our Private Client Team and has worked at Martin Tolhurst Solicitors since 2004. She deals with all types of work in this field, including will drafting, general inheritance tax advice, obtaining grants of representation, estate administration, Deeds of Appointment and Deeds of Variation. She also deals with Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection applications.
Having worked for the firm for a number of years Sarah has built up contacts with local organisations and enjoys going to them to give talks on the importance of having a will and Lasting Power of Attorney.
Sarah recently dealt with an interesting intestacy case where having obtained the grant of representation on behalf of a cousin, relatives with a prior claim to the estate being the half brother and half sisters were located by the genealogists. Therefore the existing grant of representation had to be revoked and a new grant was taken out by the newly found beneficiaries.
61B Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA
Licensed for 5 years
Practice Areas
Family Law, Wills, Trusts & Probate
Made a difficult time much easier
Sarah made a difficult time much easier for me and my family when she dealt with the probate for my mother. Would highly recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah Begley
A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 21 July, 2025
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Excellent Service
Sarah and her team were amazing when they dealt with my step dad’s probate. Nothing was too much trouble and went above and beyond. Thank you.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah Begley
A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 21 July, 2025
Thank you for this great review. Your comments will be passed onto the team who assisted you with your matter and are greatly appreciated by everyone here at Martin Tolhurst Solicitors. Kind regards, Ilaria Online Team
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excellent service
wanted a solicitor who would take the time to talk to my 87 year old Mum and listen to what she wanted in her personal affairs. Sarah and the team were excellent. They kept in touch and responded quickly to any queries. Highly recommend
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah Begley
A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 29 May, 2025
We are delighted that you were pleased with the service we provided on your matter. We hope to act for you again for you in the future. Best Wishes, Ilaria Online Team
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Services provided
Very professional, timely , easily contacted, frequent updates on work completed and work to do , polite , courteous,
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A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 28 May, 2025
Thank you for this great review. Your comments will be passed onto the team who assisted you with your matter and are greatly appreciated by everyone here at Martin Tolhurst Solicitors. Kind regards, Ilaria Online Team
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Excellent service
Having both my brother and I in South Africa must have been quite difficult at times for Sarah but she handled it with great aplomb and kept us up to date at all times. It was a pleasure to deal with her and her company.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah Begley
A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 24 February, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our services. Client satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. Kind regards, Ilaria Online Team
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Probate
Very professional, polite , informative of all the processes. Easily contactile
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah Begley
A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 10 December, 2024
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Sarah Begley
I found Sarah professional and informative, she got the job in had done to a high standard.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah Begley
A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 10 December, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our services. Client satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. Kind regards, Ilaria Online Team
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Invaluable help with a complex estate
This was a large estate left to charity, and included complexities such as a property sale, multiple demands from HMRC and a large share portfolio, with many share certificates missing. It took from January 2021 to October 2024. Sarah Begley was professional and persistent in navigating the various demands, with the result that, as executors, we could be confident and feel well informed throughout. We appreciated that matters were brought to a satisfying and timely conclusion. Communications were always prompt, clear and helpful.
I should add that, prior to this, when my late uncle was alive but very frail, Sarah dealt with his will and LPAs with extreme care and sensitivity.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah Begley
A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 20 November, 2024
We are delighted that you were pleased with the service we provided on your matter. We hope to act for you again for you in the future. Best Wishes, Ilaria Online Team
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Will & IHT
Sarah took over my mum affairs after another solicitor left. Soon as this was done, the service and communication and general respect through this hard time was outstanding and on point.
So thank you Sarah
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah Begley
A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 20 November, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future. Kind regards, Ilaria Online Team
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Very helpful and supportive service
Sarah Begley was the solicitor who helped my husband and myself sort out our dear friends will and probate. She explained in detail what the process would be and how long it would take. Sarah was able to help us with a difficult situation and dealt with the problem quickly and efficiently. Nothing was too much bother for her and she kept us informed every step of the way. I would definitely recommend Sarah Begley and Martin Tolhurst solicitors.
Lawyer named in this review: Sarah Begley
A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 09 October, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our services. Client satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. Kind regards, Ilaria Online Team
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