Research shows that over half of UK adults currently have no Will. This may be understandable if they are young and in good health, but figures show that even in the over-55 age group approximately 37% of people have still not drawn up a Will. When someone dies without leaving a will the UK intestacy…
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January 20, 2021
January 11, 2021
Much attention during the covid-19 lockdown has been focussed on the increase in domestic violence cases when family members are forced to live close together for long periods of time. Organisations such as Women’s Aid and the National Domestic Violence Helpline, as well as numerous police forces around the country, have reported surges in the…
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January 11, 2021
With the whole of England under the latest national lockdown from 5th January, the Government has issued new guidance on property sales and viewings. The message is that in general terms the property sector should carry on as before, when movement and contact was less restricted. However, the current guidelines stress that all meetings and…
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January 4, 2021
Domestic abuse has always been a problem within our society, lurking and often hidden from view, but always there. Unfortunately lock down, job losses and the stress and fear caused by the pandemic have created a huge surge in domestic violence cases in 2020, a trend set to continue in 2021. Unfortunately, Hertfordshire is not…
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December 18, 2020
We can’t have much Christmas fun this year so we thought an office quiz would be nice. There were cries of protest because our Born at Christmas Quiz was tough. What do you think? Can you identify the people that are described below? A link to the answers can be found at the bottom of…
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December 7, 2020
Harpenden Colts Old Boys Reserves, sponsored by Bretherton Law, picked up their first ever silverware with a 3-2 victory over Blacksmiths in the Herts Advertiser Intermediate Cup Final. The game was carried forward from the shortened 2019-20 season, brought to an abrupt end by the Covid-19 outbreak. Cheered on by an enthusiastic group of parents,…
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December 7, 2020
There are two ways to own a home in England and Wales, freehold or leasehold. A freehold means you own the building and the land it stands on. A leasehold means you are granted a lease from the freeholder. There are a number of things you need to consider when buying a leasehold and getting…
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December 7, 2020
With public health at the front of everyone’s minds it is no surprise that more and more people have been updating their wills, or in many cases drawing up a will for the first time. It has long been the case that a will must be signed by the testator (the person who is making…
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December 7, 2020
The world is mourning the death of Sir Sean Connery at the age of ninety. Connery’s portrayal of James Bond, the world’s most famous fictional spy, is widely acknowledged to be the best among the six actors who have played the role, and it set the benchmark for the 25 Bond films released so far.…
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November 25, 2020
As defined in the government website www.gov.uk: applying for the legal right to deal with someone’s property, money and possessions (their `estate’) when they die is called “applying for probate”. Before the next of kin or Executor named in a will can claim or dispose of any of the deceased person’s assets they may have…
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Sandra Bradley and team, assisted my partner and I through a very difficult time. They guided us through a very complex arena that was completely foreign to us with professional dedication and compassion throughout. I still have them on speed dial and would use Bretherton Law for all my legal needs in the future and have recommended to many family and friends already, who have also had a highly positive experience.
Richard Saunders
We recently completed on the sale of a flat and the purchase of a house, with Osman Dervish acting for us. Osman was responsive, professional and commercial to ensure the transaction was done as efficiently as possible. He faced an inexperienced and extremely rude solicitor who acted for our purchaser but always maintained a cool and professional manner notwithstanding how infuriating she was! This really helped to ensure we worked our way through the issues she created. Brethertons were also good value. Highly recommended.
Sarah Wright
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We are so pleased to have worked again with Osman Dervish at Bretherton Law.
Osman always goes out of his way to support us when buying or selling and is such an incredibly nice gentleman to converse with.
Thanks for all your support Osman. D Grant
My name is Ruth Palmer Cooper. I am posting this review to publicly confirm that this solicitors is simply the best in St Albans. I have had the pleasure of dealing with Mr Osman Dervish and his team for the past 18 months. Throughout the entire process , Mr Dervish has been outstanding. He is a remarkable solicitor who answered various queries and handled all of the ups and downs with great professionalism and clarity. He supported me through so many very tricky moments and explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. He is polite and courteous.I would recommend him highly and the company are very lucky to have such a brilliant solcitor working within their establishment. Many thanks for making this whole episode so much more bearable.
william palmer cooper
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I know this law firm cover many different areas which I would use if I ever needed them. I can never thank Sandra Bradley enough for her professionalism and hours of work over the past 6 months in what was a complex family case. Her support was incredible she was always honest and never gave false hope. I have every confidence in recommending this law firm and will go back to them if I ever need further help or advice. Thank you once again. Dawn
Dawn Brett
I have done three conveyancing transactions and handled a Probate via Bretherton Law in the last 6-8 months. Bretherton Law is probably not the cheapest option in either case, but you do get the service and attention you pay for. Both Anne Stockley (Probate) and Isobel Doherty (Conveyancing) were outstanding and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Joe Hames
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Sandra Bradley and her team were extremely knowledgeable and efficient. Her care, consideration and professionalism were outstanding. I felt totally supported & extremely well represented throughout a very complex & complicated case for nine months. Words cannot express my gratitude for the result she achieved. Highly recommend to everyone.
Jen Bullock
We recently used Bretherton Law for a sale and purchase. We were really pleased with the service received. The team were responsive and professional at all times. They took the time to answer any queries we had in detail to ensure we fully understood everything. Most importantly, there was a sense or urgency throughout the whole process. We would highly recommend Bretherton Law.
Adam
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Huge thanks to Lucy Madley and her team. They were friendly, helpful and proactive, keeping us informed at every turn and we have now bought our first house. I would recommend happily to friends and family.
Jack du Pille
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We have been advising our local communities in the Northern Home Counties and London for over fifty years but now, from our base in St Albans, we also serve clients across England and Wales