Solicitor at Bendall & Sons
Rachel Smith
Solicitor - Solicitor
SRA ID: 668370
Rachel works in the Private Client department in our Newmarket office, dealing with Wills, Powers of Attorney and matters relating to Probate. She manages both Newmarket and Mildenhall clients. She joined us in 2018 as a Paralegal and successfully undertook her training with the firm to qualify as a Solicitor in 2021. Prior to this she completed her Law degree at the University of Lincoln and finished the Legal Practice Course, with a Distinction, at BPP University Cambridge. In her spare time she likes to horse ride and performs with a local theatre company.
23 High Street, CB8 8LY
Licensed for 1 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate, Family Law, Housing & Property
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 95%
- Family Law 2%
- Housing & Property 2%
38 Client Reviews
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About Rachel Smith
Rachel works in the Private Client department in our Newmarket office, dealing with Wills, Powers of Attorney and matters relating to Probate. She manages both Newmarket and Mildenhall clients. She joined us in 2018 as a Paralegal and successfully undertook her training with the firm to qualify as a Solicitor in 2021. Prior to this she completed her Law degree at the University of Lincoln and finished the Legal Practice Course, with a Distinction, at BPP University Cambridge. In her spare time she likes to horse ride and performs with a local theatre company.
Languages Spoken: English
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Name
Duration
Solicitor - Solicitor
Bendall & Sons
?-present
Will Service
I found the whole process was handled in a caring manner, with great knowledge and understanding, was very thorough and asked the right questions to enable my Will to be just as I wished. I was treated with respect and as a person and not an idiot. I was completely satisfied with everything that Rachel said and did to finalise my Will just as I wanted it. I would recommend her to anyone making their Will. Thank you.
Lawyer named in this review: Rachel Smith
A representative from Bendall & Sons responded to this review on 28 October, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Writing of Will and Transfer of Equity
We have used Bendall and Sons last year, same solicitor Rachel Smith, this time for writing of our Wills and Transfer of Equity. As before last year Rachel was just brilliant, her guidance to the above was just so good. Rachel is very knowledgeable on everything we needed. Rachel was clear and spoke to us in the way it was very easy to understand. Rachel was very nice, friendly and professional as are her secretaries. Highly recommend Rachel and her team. Both ,myself and my husband very impressed.
Lawyer named in this review: Rachel Smith
A representative from Bendall & Sons responded to this review on 09 September, 2024
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Excellent Service
On the death of my dad I instructed Bendall's to deal with all matters - sorting out aspects of the Will, ensuring me property was 'OK' legally and also requested Probate to be undertaken. I was kept informed of progress at all times, and our solicitor was always available for advice and reassurance. At no point did I feel overwhelmed by legal matters and at a sad time I felt reassured and in safe hands. I would particularly like to praise Rachel Smith for her friendly and straightforward approach, she was absolutely brilliant as was her PA Tina!!
Lawyer named in this review: Rachel Smith
A representative from Bendall & Sons responded to this review on 24 July, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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First class, Professional and Friendly service
My brother and I sadly lost both our parents last year. As our family have dealt with Bendall's for a number of years, we wanted both our parents estates administered by Bendall's. Rachel and her assistant Tina, have been amazing, from my initial telephone call to the conclusion of both matters and obtaining Probate. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Rachel - and Bendall's - in the future.
Lawyer named in this review: Rachel Smith
A representative from Bendall & Sons responded to this review on 24 July, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Renewing Will
I would recommend this company, good service, staff very friendly, quick and efficient. Have used this company before on a different matter still the same service.
Lawyer named in this review: Rachel Smith
A representative from Bendall & Sons responded to this review on 24 July, 2024
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First Class Service
Having never had to deal with an Estate, Grant of Probate etc, I was totally clueless. Rachel at Bendall and Sons was professional, approachable and was a pleasure to deal with at all times.
Lawyer named in this review: Rachel Smith
A representative from Bendall & Sons responded to this review on 24 July, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Excellent, first-class service
Highly professional, knowledgeable, efficient, accurate, personable and friendly service. I have chosen Bendall & Sons three times to either draft or update my Will, as they are very reliable, respond quickly and deliver a great level of service by phone, email and face-to-face.
Lawyer named in this review: Rachel Smith
A representative from Bendall & Sons responded to this review on 23 July, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Rachel Smith & her secretary Tina Youngs
Rachel was very good from the start - very helpful and put us at ease on our phone consultation. Rachel was very knowledgeable, friendly and knew her stuff. Rachel advised and gave us options of how much we would want her to do and wanted us to think about it before we decided. No pressure from Rachel, sorted all of the estate & obtained what we needed to do, we needed to get a grant of probate - Rachel did all of this and everything went smooth and Rachel was straight on it. Highly recommend Rachel and her secretary Tina.
Thank you.
Lawyer named in this review: Rachel Smith
A representative from Bendall & Sons responded to this review on 15 April, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Probate and will
Firstly the probate was dealt with quickly and efficiently. We we then had some complications with my mothers estate which was pretty tied up. Rachel was patient and helpful while we sorted this out.
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Would recommend
Great value for money and straight forward
Lawyer named in this review: Rachel Smith
A representative from Bendall & Sons responded to this review on 25 July, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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