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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Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
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  • Brachers LLP

    Associate

    2013 - Present 13 years and 6 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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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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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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anonymous

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills and Power of attorney

Professional service, will recommend Brachers for wills and Power of attorney!

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you received a professional service for your wills and power of attorney, and that you would recommend our services.

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RJ and CA Kemp

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Mirror wills and power of attorney

Felt confident from the beginning, everything was explained and advice given at every stage. The whole process flowed seamlessly from the beginning to end, very pleased with Emma's approach.

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you felt confident throughout and that everything was clearly explained at each stage.

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Neil Hulbert

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Happy customer

At long last I have a proper will through a reputable solicitor taking away any concerns about anyone needing to hunt for the will and handle legal procedures. Totally worthwhile!

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you now have peace of mind with your Will in place and that the process was worthwhile.

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Andy

Wills, Trusts & Probate

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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