Emma Hegarty

Partner

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Emma joined Brachers in 2013 and is a Partner in the Private Client team. She has more than ten years’ experience in dealing with a broad range of private client matters including will preparation, probate, the administration of estates and powers of attorney. Emma also has experience in estate and tax planning and always seeks to highlight planning opportunities for her clients. Emma thrives on dealing with the variety of private client work and appreciates that clients very often come to seek advice from her in difficult circumstances. She adopts a practical but sensitive approach to her work and always tries to explain things clearly to help clients’ understanding of what can be complex matters. Emma was recognised in eprivateclient’s 2024 list of ‘Next Gen Leaders’.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: vfsvsf

  • Based in Maidstone, Kent
  • Licensed for 3 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Emma joined Brachers in 2013 and is a Partner in the Private Client team. She has more than ten years’ experience in dealing with a broad range of private client matters including will preparation, probate, the administration of estates and powers of attorney. Emma also has experience in estate and tax planning and always seeks to highlight planning opportunities for her clients. Emma thrives on dealing with the variety of private client work and appreciates that clients very often come to seek advice from her in difficult circumstances. She adopts a practical but sensitive approach to her work and always tries to explain things clearly to help clients’ understanding of what can be complex matters. Emma was recognised in eprivateclient’s 2024 list of ‘Next Gen Leaders’.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: vfsvsf

  • Based in Maidstone, Kent
  • Licensed for 3 years

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  • Brachers LLP

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    2013 - Present 13 years and 9 months

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Monday 08:00–18:00
Tuesday 08:00–18:00
Wednesday 08:00–18:00
Thursday 08:00–18:00
Friday 08:00–18:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Somerfield House, 59 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8JH

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anonymous

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Excellent service from Emma

I approached Brachers to assist me with updating my will and putting in place powers of attorney. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Emma Hegarty who made the whole system 'human', efficient and uncomplicated. I would highly recommend.

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James & Andrea Forster

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills

We were given clear and excellent advice. Emma and Chloe were both very effective, listened carefully to understand our objectives and see these reflected in the final documents. We have already recommended you to friends.

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We’re grateful for your recommendation. It is lovely to know Emma and Chloe took the time to understand your wishes and ensure everything was prepared accordingly. Thank you for your support.

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Adrian Philip Harris

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Excellent legal service from Emma at Brachers

Emma Hegarty has helped advise me on two occasions when I was drafting and then amending my will. She gave clear and concise advice and was very friendly and efficient. The service was first class.

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Your feedback is very much appreciated, Adrian. Emma will be pleased to know that her clear advice and efficient approach made the process straightforward for you on both occasions. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

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Kevin & Caroline Appleton

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Will done

Well done Brachers for capturing our wishes in our new wills. Very happy with the service we got from everyone involved. A pleasure to deal with such knowledgeable but friendly people. And the final bill was as estimated at the start. We would definitely recommend Brachers and use them again.

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Appreciate the feedback! It's great to know everyone made the process easy and friendly for you, and we'd love to help you out again in the future. Thanks again.

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Adrian

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Great Service & Highly Recommend

We recently used Emma, supported by Chloe, to prepare our wills and were extremely pleased with the service throughout. Emma was professional, efficient, and highly engaging, taking the time to explain everything clearly and ensuring we fully understood each step of the process. Her approachable and interactive style made what can often feel like a complex and sensitive task much more straightforward and reassuring. It was also refreshing to work with a smaller firm, where the service felt genuinely personal and tailored to our needs, rather than transactional. Both Emma and Chloe were responsive and attentive, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. We would not hesitate to recommend their services.

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Thank you for choosing our firm for your wills, Adrian. We are thrilled that Emma and Chloe provided the responsive, clear, and attentive care you deserved, making the experience completely stress-free. Thank you for your high recommendation!

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Andy

Very pleased with the team at Brachers who are doing a brilliant job in difficult circumstances. Emma Hegarty and the team are a safe set of hands for private client matters.

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Thanks for your review Andy, your comments are much appreciated and have been passed onto Emma and the team. Many thanks

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