Could you be the one to inherit a substantial sum of money from a family member you didn’t know? Every year, millions of people die without making a Will. In this situation a deceased person’s estate (property, possessions, money) must be shared out according to certain rules. These are called the rules of intestacy. Only…
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
November 12, 2023
January 18, 2023
There is currently no upper age limit on driving a car in the UK, and government figures show that there are around 5.6 million drivers who are over the age of 70. Once a driver reaches this milestone they must apply to renew their licence and continue to do so every three years thereafter. In…
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June 17, 2022
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document by which you appoint one or more people ( up to four) to step in and look after your affairs if you lose legal capacity There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney and you can make either…
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December 1, 2021
Nobody likes to think that a time may come when they are unable to make their own decisions, perhaps because of a stroke, accident, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. However, nobody has an automatic right to take control of your affairs if you are unwell – not even your spouse. You need to give people a…
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September 30, 2021
Most people know that writing a Will creates a legally-binding document, written by you or occasionally on your behalf, which sets out what you want to happen to your property, assets and personal possessions after your death. But what about the digital legacy most of us will also leave behind now that the internet affects…
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September 30, 2021
Couples who marry despite the wide gap in their ages are often featured in newspapers and celebrity magazines. Think of Michael Douglas and Catharine Zeta-Jones (age gap 25 years) or Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Trogneux (24 years). However, there are increasing concerns surrounding instances of predatory marriage, the practice of marrying an elderly, often vulnerable,…
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September 2, 2021
September has been designated World Alzheimer’s Month by charities around the world in order to raise awareness about the condition. The campaign will focus on September 21st, nominated as World Alzheimer’s Day. People often get confused about the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia: dementia is a syndrome associated with a gradual decline of brain…
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June 14, 2021
The UK Office for National Statistics reports that in 2019 the average life expectancy for a male was 79.4 years and for a female was 83.1 years. This continues the general upward trend seen since the 1840s, when we could expect to live for only half this number of years. Not only are people living…
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April 28, 2021
Genealogy, or tracing your ancestors, has been popularised by TV shows such as Who Do You Think You Are? and Long Lost Family. Financial incentives, time constraints, and competition from rival businesses have been added to the mix in the BBC’s Heir Hunters series. Heir Hunters follows the attempts by genealogy businesses to trace the…
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April 6, 2021
Starting a family is likely to be the most life-changing event people will ever experience. The newborn is utterly dependent on its parents and will make its presence known every few hours when it demands to be fed, changed, or settled down to sleep. The new arrival will most likely necessitate other practical, day to…
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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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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