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How Hepburn Delaney Solicitors Compares

Value for money

This firm - 97%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Hepburn Delaney Solicitors on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Hepburn Delaney Solicitors. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 0%
Overpriced 6%
About Right 93%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 100%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Hepburn Delaney Solicitors and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Hepburn Delaney Solicitors performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 100%
No 0%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Hepburn Delaney Solicitors and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Hepburn Delaney Solicitors compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%
No 1%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Hepburn Delaney Solicitors offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

5.0/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    117
  • Very Good

    2
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    0

Overall experience

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

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Paul Wain

March 26, 2024

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My Will

I have consulted Sumaiya Smyth about making changes in my Will and about various IHT issues. She has provided very clear and most helpful proactive advice on all the various matters and has dealt promptly with redrafting the Will as agreed. She has provided an excellent service and I would be very happy to recommend her work to others.

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Trevor

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Matter Type:

Wills

Trevor

March 22, 2024

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My wife's estate

Sumaiya was very professional and helpful in explaining the structure of my wife's will and preparing a Deed of Appointment, checking our Probate calculations and preparing a new will for myself.
Email correspondence was promptly dealt with and the whole process went very smoothly. I would highly recommend Hepburn Delaney.

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K Carter

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Matter Type:

Wills

K Carter

March 11, 2024

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Fathers Estate

Sumaiya and Hepburn Delaney dealt with conditions in my Fathers Will with compassion and professionalism. I was kept up to date with what was happening at all times. I highly recommend.

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Justyna

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Matter Type:

Inheritance Act claims

Justyna

March 11, 2024

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Skilled inheritance solicitor

Sumaiya provided the knowledgeable support and timely advice we needed. She patiently explained the complexities of probate law, ensuring we could make well-informed decisions about our inheritance. Her clear communication and dedication to our best interests gave us peace of mind. We highly recommend Sumaiya's services to anyone facing similar situations.

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John Foster

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Matter Type:

Wills

John Foster

February 27, 2024

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Parents Wills Written Under Trust

Sumaiya was clear, succinct and timely with her review. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

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ValA

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Matter Type:

Probate

ValA

January 26, 2024

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Estate advice re IHT and Probate

My family and I sought clarification with regard to our late parents’ old ‘watertight’ wills, codicils and wishes which had left us confused in the light of current legislation on the death of our father. Sumaiya was able to quickly assess the historic transactions, and guide us through the next steps. After IHT was clarified, probate was obtained in just 10 weeks, with good communication throughout this process.

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Philip Whiting

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Matter Type:

Wills

Philip Whiting

January 21, 2024

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Exceptional Will writing service

I recently had the pleasure of working with Sumaiya on my Will, and I cannot express enough gratitude for her professionalism and courtesy. Sumaiya's expertise in will-writing is truly commendable. She guided me through the process with patience, ensuring that every detail was addressed. Her attention to detail and commitment to providing a thorough and well-crafted will left me feeling reassured and confident in my decisions. Sumaiya's friendly demeanor and prompt communication further enhanced the overall experience. I highly recommend Sumaiya's services to anyone in need of a reliable and knowledgeable professional for their legal needs. Thank you, Sumaiya, for your exceptional service!

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Wills

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January 11, 2024

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Wills and Power of Attorney

Cannot of expected more from Sumaiya Smyth, the solicitor who dealt with renewing our Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney. Imparted her legal knowledge, gave us excellent advise excellent and clear advise. Very professional but friendly. Samaiya had no hesitation repeating details and information when requested. Response times were timely and efficient.
In addition to the excellent service received from Sumaiya, the same can be said of other staff that we interacted with. All were very professional, pleasant and and friendly. Never left hanging on the phone or waiting for a response. Excellent service all round and would recommend to others and use the service again.

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Nigel Colebrook

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Matter Type:

Probate

Nigel Colebrook

January 11, 2024

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Obtaining Grant of Probate

From the very first telephone conversation and throughout the process Sumaiya showed a very positive approach to helping us at a difficult time and made it all relatively easy. All done in under seven weeks may be a world record and we are very grateful indeed.

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Sarah

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Matter Type:

Family law

Sarah

January 07, 2024

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Great professional service

Mohit was extremely helpful and professional. A very stressful and emotional time was made so much easier with the support and advice provided by Mohit. Would highly recommend.

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JUSTYNA

Matter Type:

Probate

JUSTYNA

March 11, 2024

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JUSTYNA

Skilled inheritance solicitor in Hemel Hempstead. During a stressful probate process, Sumaiya provided the knowledgeable support and timely advice we needed. She patiently explained the complexities of probate law, ensuring we could make well-informed decisions about our inheritance. We highly recommend Sumaiya's services to anyone facing similar situations.

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Peter

Matter Type:

Children

Peter

October 28, 2022

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Peter

I would strongly recommend Hepburn and Delaney with any legal matters in particular I want to praise Mohit Vaghela for the endless effort and time dedicated into my family custody matter with an international element to which was a great success, I can now focus on my child with the confidence that everything was addressed and granted to which I had asked for.

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Trevor

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May 14, 2022

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Trevor

Very fast response and great advice, will definitely recommend and will use tier services again in the future.

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Natalie

Natalie

April 28, 2022

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Natalie

Excellent service. I felt at ease and confident after our meeting. Would recommend Hepburn Delaney to anyone for financial advice!

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Roger

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Family law

Roger

March 14, 2022

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Professional service throughout.

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About this branch

Description

We are a leading specialist law firm offering bespoke legal services to private individuals who require advice on family matters, wealth or asset preservation and inheritance planning. We were established in 2013 by Jane Hepburn and Rebecca Delaney. After 5 successful years together, Jane took the decision to retire from full time practice. Matthew Delaney then joined the practice and has worked with Rebecca since 2018 to continue to grow and develop the company. The mission of the firm is to build a niche practice, with excellence and integrity at its core. Our focus has been on growing a team of lawyers who have expertise in Children Law, Family and Divorce Law with a specialism in financial remedy and asset protection following separation, and Inheritance Law through Will drafting, Probate and Estate Administration and Wealth preservation planning. Experience tells us that the most important consideration for our clients is the wellbeing and financial security of their family and loved ones. These two priorities are very often interlinked. We seek to provide a consistent and joined up approach, to ensure the best outcomes for our clients and their families. Streamlining and efficiency are integral to how we work at Hepburn Delaney. We invest in technology, constantly reviewing our processes, in order to improve how we deliver advice to clients. Not only do our clients benefit from a quick and transparent service, but also from a happy and productive legal team. This all leads to better outcomes and cost effective pricing meaning our clients have the best possible value. What started out as a local venture, servicing clients in Hemel Hempstead and Hertfordshire, has grown into a practice that caters for clients throughout the 3 counties of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, as well as London and further afield. We are incredibly proud of our team, many of whom have been with us from day one and all of whom have embraced our mission.

Practice areas

Estate planning and international estate planning Later life planning Wealth Management Power of Attorney Residential care planning Tax planning Trusts Probate Wills Child arrangements Financial arrangements for children Financial settlements International divorce Child protection Child arrangements Mediation Adoption

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Personal areas of law

  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • Legal aid
    • Marriage and civil partnerships
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Money & Tax
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Trusts
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • International
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills
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