Solicitor at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP

Barbara Stewart

Solicitor - Solicitor

SRA ID: 129157

Having completed my LLB Hons degree in Law I joined Martin Tolhurst Solicitors as a Trainee Solicitor, before qualifying as a Solicitor in 1984. I was later offered Partnership and have now been a Partner at the firm for many years. My extensive understanding of the areas of law in which I specialise enables me to explain complex issues in a straightforward, clear way and I strive to make all clients feel at ease. I regularly see clients in their own homes if they have difficulty getting into the office and am happy to be flexible in this way. The fact that I specialise in multiple areas of law is a key advantage for many, as clients will often instruct me to do their conveyancing, as well as write their wills and prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney for them, which they find to be convenient.

61B Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA

Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate, Housing & Property

4.8/5 11 Client Reviews 11
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 50%
  • Housing & Property 50%
11 Client Reviews

4.8/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    9
  • Very Good
    2
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

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Lawrence
Lawrence Added 7 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP
August 25, 2023 20230825175021

Great service

5

Used the Martin Tolhurst Team to deal with my Aunts Estate which involved selling a house, dealing with probate, registering the property with land registry and final distribution to beneficiaries. A number of issues arose which the team handled very professionally and always kept us well informed. Would not hesitate to use them again.

Solicitor named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 31 August, 2023

We are delighted that you were pleased with the service we provided on your matter. We hope we can act for you again in the future.

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Lawrence
Lawrence Added 7 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP
August 25, 2023 20230825174320

Great service

5

Used the Martin Tolhurst Team to deal with my Aunts Estate which involved selling a house, dealing with probate, registering the property with land registry and final distribution to beneficiaries. A number of issues arose which the team handled very professionally and always kept us well informed. Would not hesitate to use them again.

Solicitor named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 31 August, 2023

We are delighted that you were pleased with the service we provided on your matter. We hope we can act for you again in the future.

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Linda
Linda Added 9 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP
July 22, 2023 20230722135011

Professional Conveyancing Service

4

I was recommended Martin Tolhurst as we had sold our house through Wards in Chatham and they had recommended using them for our conveyancing. I felt it would be a more seamless service. I was very impressed by the prompt response and answers to any queries. I found everyone I spoke to was extremely polite and helpful. They also liaised with our Estate Agent so all parties were up to date with the progress of the sale which went through very smoothly. I would have no hesitation in recommending Martin Tolhurst Solicitors and have in fact, already done so.

Solicitor named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 25 July, 2023

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, Clio Martin Tolhurst Solicitors Online Team

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Matthew
Matthew Added 12 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP
April 21, 2023 20230421145445

Barbara, Sally and Kat were fantastic

5

Barbara and her team have been fantastic both with my sale and purchase.

They kept me well informed and I could always trust that they were chasing things up and doing their best for me.

Very appreciative of their effort and professionalism so big thank you.

I'd definitely recommend Martin Tolhurst.

Solicitor named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 21 April, 2023

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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Vince
Vince Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP
March 29, 2023 20230329124251

Outstanding Service

5

This is the third time in as many years that I have had dealings with Martin Tolhurst Solicitors. On each occasion I have found them to be outstanding, offering a professional and excellent service from initial contact through every process until the satisfactory conclusion of the business. Every member of the team in both the Gravesend and Longfield offices have been superb and I cannot rate them all highly enough.

Solicitor named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 30 March, 2023

Thank you for the great review. Your comments will be passed onto the staff who assisted you and are greatly appreciated!

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Ian
Ian Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP
February 23, 2023 20230223174044

First class service

4

Although, at first, I was a little frustrated with the lack of communication, once a buyer was found for my property I was selling the service was superb. This was the first time using a solicitor almost exclusively via email/online and I have friends who have had bad experiences of this kind of service. I had none of the sort. In the end a very reliable and supportive experience.

Solicitor named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 07 March, 2023

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. Online Team

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Andreea
Andreea Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP
October 26, 2022 20221026112553

First home purchase

5

I would like to thank Barbara for helping us purchasing our first home . It was a long process but we finally did it !
I’m really pleased with Barbara and her team that kept us updated at all times .

Solicitor named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 28 October, 2022

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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Laurence
Laurence Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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October 21, 2022 20221021093311

Great selling experience

5

I never thought I'd say that selling a house was a pleasurable experience, but having not sold a property for many years I was expecting it to consume vast amounts of time and involve lots of chasing... not the case with Martin Tolhurst! I was selling remotely so had some concerns, but they made it as simple as possible. They are approachable and friendly and the whole process was took a fraction of the time I thought it would. I would like to thank them for all their help, advice and professionalism in making the whole process painless. Thank you

Solicitor named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 21 October, 2022

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. Kindest Regards Clio Online Team

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Martin
Martin Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP
March 28, 2022 20220328140801

Conveyancing

5

Our Annual Church Meeting takes place on Sunday 24th April after the Sunday 9.30 am service.

If you would like to stand for election for any of the offices of Churchwarden or PCC member, please alert our secretary Anne Harris. If you want to understand what is entailed or require further information on these roles please speak with the Vicar and/or the Churchwardens.

The year’s financial accounts ending Dec 31st 2021 will be circulated from next Sunday, together with our usual management set of accounts to assist in a more detailed explanation of what has taken place in the last year.

If you have any financial questions please put them in writing by Sunday 17th April, so we can properly take time to answer your questions.

Solicitor named in this review: Barbara Stewart

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Sharon
Sharon Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP
August 16, 2021 20210816163153

CONVEYANCING IN AN ESTATE LATE

5

Thanks so much to Barbara Stewart for handling the conveyancing in the sale of my late parents' home. She did an absolutely sterling job, teaching the buyer's solicitors a lesson in the law. If it was not for Barbara this matter might have dragged on for ever. We are very grateful indeed.

Solicitor named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 17 August, 2021

What a great review- thank you so much! Your comments will be passed onto the staff who assisted you and are greatly appreciated.

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Viv
Viv Added 4 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP
December 13, 2023
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Viv

5

I can only give my opinion on the services of Barbara Stewart who dealt with both probate of estate and sale of property at this company. She came recommended to me by a friend of mine who had nothing but praise for her professionalism, and I can add that she lived up to his words. Barbara is quick to respond to all matters wether from myself or other parties involved and informed at all times, working hard to get the job done as soon as possible for you. Well done Barbara Stewart (5 stars)

Solicitor named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 14 December, 2023

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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About Barbara Stewart

Having completed my LLB Hons degree in Law I joined Martin Tolhurst Solicitors as a Trainee Solicitor, before qualifying as a Solicitor in 1984. I was later offered Partnership and have now been a Partner at the firm for many years. My extensive understanding of the areas of law in which I specialise enables me to explain complex issues in a straightforward, clear way and I strive to make all clients feel at ease. I regularly see clients in their own homes if they have difficulty getting into the office and am happy to be flexible in this way. The fact that I specialise in multiple areas of law is a key advantage for many, as clients will often instruct me to do their conveyancing, as well as write their wills and prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney for them, which they find to be convenient.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Barbara Stewart

Address

Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP

61B Station Road

Longfield

Kent

DA3 7QA



Phone 01474 706168

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/10/84

06/02/20

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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SRA-approved manager - Member

Martin Tolhurst Solicitors

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