Solicitor at Hart Brown

Margaret Gale

Solicitor - Senior Associate

SRA ID: 143001

Margaret is a Senior Associate and specialises in wills, the establishment and administration of trusts, probate, tax planning, powers of attorney and court of protection work. Margaret joined Hart Brown in 2017, bringing with her a wealth of experience to the Trusts & Estates department in Cobham. She has worked as a Private Client lawyer in Surrey for over 30 years, and is also a member of STEP and the Law Society Private Client Section.

33 High Street, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3ES

Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

4.9/5 18 Client Reviews 18
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18 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    17
  • Very Good
    1
  • Average
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  • Poor
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  • Awful
    0

Review sources

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Keith Tipson
Keith Tipson Added 5 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
November 22, 2023 20231122160832

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Straightforward and realistic advice, well organised and professional dealings with all members of the family

Solicitor named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 23 November, 2023

Thank you for this lovely feedback, we are delighted to read how pleased you are with the service you received.

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Douglas Robertson
Douglas Robertson Added 6 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
October 26, 2023 20231026184725

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

My experience with Hart Brown never varies and is always of the highest standard. Margaret Gale is efficient, approachable and sympathetic to my legal needs. Arranging an appointment is easy and courteous.

Solicitor named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 30 October, 2023

We are delighted to read feedback like this, thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience with Margaret and our firm in general.

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Anon
Anon Added 7 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
September 20, 2023 20230920155817

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Very professional, courteous and helpful.

Solicitor named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 21 September, 2023

Thank you very much for your kind review of the service Margaret provided.

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Anonymous
Anonymous Added 10 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
June 22, 2023 20230622113859

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Margaret was professional, attentive, prompt, and provided good advice. I had confidence in her knowledge, and she was a pleasure to interact with her.

Solicitor named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 27 June, 2023

Thank you for this wonderful review about the service Margaret provided. We will be sure to pass on your feedback to Margaret and the team.

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Anonymous
Anonymous Added 11 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
May 16, 2023 20230516141810

Wills, Trusts and Probate

4

Everything went without a problem. I am entirely happy.

Solicitor named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 22 May, 2023

Thank you for your review, we're so pleased to read that the service you received met with your expectations.

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D.Perry
D.Perry Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
March 17, 2023 20230317131606

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Ms Gale was so easy to relate to, so kind and sensitive and amazingly thorough. I feel that I leave my children in extremely professional and personally thoughtful hands should the worst happen.

Solicitor named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 28 March, 2023

This is wonderful feedback to read, thank you.

Was this review helpful? Yes

Andy & Sue, Pyrford
Andy & Sue, Pyrford Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
March 08, 2023 20230308105842

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

We are delighted with the service we have received from Hart Brown on our wills and powers of attorney. The staff we dealt with were always helpful and patient when decisions required from us often took time. Regarding the LPAs, we received helpful background advice and, mindful of costs, really appreciated the suggestion as to completion of the paperwork. We always felt able to contact staff at any time, the responses we received were unfailingly prompt and we thought the overall charges were more than reasonable.Andy

Solicitor named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 09 March, 2023

Thank you very much for your lovely review, it is always so nice to read feedback like this.

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Monica Lee
Monica Lee Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
November 29, 2022 20221129145051

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Outstanding service in every respect. All matters dealt with promptly, courteously and efficiently.

Solicitor named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 12 December, 2022

Thank you for leaving this great review. We really appreciate the positive feedback.

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Tracey Batty
Verified Tracey Batty Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
January 09, 2021 20210109205207

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

I feel that at such an emotional time and having to deal with probate for the 1st time. Everyone who I spoke to and dealt with at Cobham were so supportive, helpful, friendly and understanding- It was on top of the professional service given. Thank you.

Solicitor named in this review: Margaret Gale

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Claire
Verified Claire Added 3 years ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
December 10, 2020 20201210205211

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Totally recommend Margaret Gale. She dealt with my probate efficiently but with such a sensitive side, even when I was asking the most stupid questions. Gave me all the time I needed and made a very distressing time so much easier.

Solicitor named in this review: Margaret Gale

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Emma
Emma Added 4 years ago 2 found this helpful Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
September 04, 2019
Collected on
20190904144607

Emma

5

I needed help with a difficult family estate in the capacity of executor and Hart Brown were recommended to me by another solicitors firm as having the necessary expertise to assist. I have been working with Paul Grimwood for over a year and would wholeheartedly recommend him to any executor finding themselves in a potential dispute situation or with a contentious estate; Paul is knowledgeable, diligent and eloquent, as well as being thoroughly practical and a good diplomat. He helped steer me through a complex and changing situation, calling in other specialists from the firm as need dictated, until the situation was resolved. Whilst the circumstances that required me to need help with the estate in the first place remain regrettable, Paul helped me get as good an outcome as was practicable in the circumstances and for this I am very grateful. Special thanks also go to Margaret Gale for her expert advice on trust documentation.

Solicitor named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 05 September, 2019

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We will ensure that it is passed on to Paul and Margaret too.

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Jeremy
Jeremy Added 5 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
November 13, 2018
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Jeremy Miller

5

My wife and I first went to Hart Brown in Cobham for new wills after a very unfortunate experience with another local firm. Our new wills were produced promptly by Margaret Gale who we found to be very professional and able to explain things in a straightforward way. A passing comment I made lead directly to Margaret securing a full refund of IHT previously paid on my father's estate. In summary a first class service throughout - no hesitation in recommending Hart Brown and Margaret Gale.

Solicitor named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 13 November, 2018

Dear Jeremy Thank you so much for your review. We are delighted to hear that you and your wife had such a positive experience with Hart Brown and that Margaret provided you with a first-class service. We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know.

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About Margaret Gale

Margaret is a Senior Associate and specialises in wills, the establishment and administration of trusts, probate, tax planning, powers of attorney and court of protection work. Margaret joined Hart Brown in 2017, bringing with her a wealth of experience to the Trusts & Estates department in Cobham. She has worked as a Private Client lawyer in Surrey for over 30 years, and is also a member of STEP and the Law Society Private Client Section.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Margaret Gale

Address

Hart Brown

33 High Street

Cobham

Surrey

KT11 3ES



Phone 01483887766

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