Solicitor at Brachers LLP
Mary Rimmer
Solicitor - Partner
SRA ID: 319137
Mary is a Partner with over 19 years’ experience as a private client solicitor and heads up the department’s Elderly and Vulnerable team. Mary regularly advises clients on complex wills, including advising individuals of appropriate ways for providing for disabled and vulnerable beneficiaries. She also deals with estate planning work for wealthy clients including business owners and those with agricultural interests. Mary specialises in later life planning including powers of attorney, deputyships and looking after the personal affairs of clients for whom BTC are deputy or attorney. She also deals with statutory will, gifting and other applications to the Court of Protection. Mary has recently passed with Merit the STEP Advanced Certificate in Advising Vulnerable Clients and is a member of the Solicitors for the Elderly. Mary deals with estate administration and has experience of complex estates including farming and business assets and advises on post-death planning through deeds of variation.
Somerfield House, 59 London Road, ME16 8JH
Licensed for 21 years
Practice Areas
Family Law, Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 90%
- Family Law 10%
17 Client Reviews
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About Mary Rimmer
Mary is a Partner with over 19 years’ experience as a private client solicitor and heads up the department’s Elderly and Vulnerable team. Mary regularly advises clients on complex wills, including advising individuals of appropriate ways for providing for disabled and vulnerable beneficiaries. She also deals with estate planning work for wealthy clients including business owners and those with agricultural interests. Mary specialises in later life planning including powers of attorney, deputyships and looking after the personal affairs of clients for whom BTC are deputy or attorney. She also deals with statutory will, gifting and other applications to the Court of Protection. Mary has recently passed with Merit the STEP Advanced Certificate in Advising Vulnerable Clients and is a member of the Solicitors for the Elderly. Mary deals with estate administration and has experience of complex estates including farming and business assets and advises on post-death planning through deeds of variation.
Languages Spoken: English
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Status
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United Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/09/03
21/08/24
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
AWARDS
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Contribution to the Community Award
Kent Law Society
2022
Next Generation Partner
Legal 500 Directory
2023
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Duration
Employee
Brachers
?-present
Wills and LPAs
First class service and easy to deal with.
Would gladly recommend their services.
Lawyer named in this review: Mary Rimmer
A representative from Brachers LLP responded to this review on 25 October, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback David. We are pleased to hear you had a great experience with Mary and we really appreciate your recommendation.
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History
My family have been dealing with Brachers since about 1902!
We've had no complaints so far!
Lawyer named in this review: Mary Rimmer
A representative from Brachers LLP responded to this review on 30 September, 2024
Thank you for your continued trust in Brachers over the years. We appreciate your loyalty and are thrilled to hear about your positive experiences.
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Updating my Will and LPA
I have used Brachers on the past for a different matter. Will do again if need be.
Lawyer named in this review: Mary Rimmer
A representative from Brachers LLP responded to this review on 22 April, 2024
Thank you! We're glad to have helped with updating your will and LPA. We're here for you if you need us again. Best Regards, Brachers LLP
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My Will
Mary Rimmer and her team, very knowledgeable, great advice, easy process, felt my needs were looked after.
Friendly service, would recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: Mary Rimmer
A representative from Brachers LLP responded to this review on 05 April, 2024
We're thrilled to hear that Mary Rimmer and her team provided knowledgeable advice and made the process easy for you. Your satisfaction and recommendation mean a great deal to us. Thank you for trusting us with your needs.
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Wills & LPA
Brachers are very approachable and make you feel welcome. Mary Rimmer was very patient, caring, understanding of what our needs were + simplified explanation for us to understand.
Lawyer named in this review: Mary Rimmer
A representative from Brachers LLP responded to this review on 05 April, 2024
Dear Joyce, We're delighted to hear that Mary Rimmer and the team at Brachers made you feel welcome and understood. Your appreciation for Mary's patience, care, and clarity is greatly valued. Thank you for sharing your positive experience.
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Lasting power of attorney
The service given by Brachers was 100% but we expected nothing less. That is why we chose them. They did not disappoint.
Lawyer named in this review: Mary Rimmer
A representative from Brachers LLP responded to this review on 07 March, 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide exceptional service to all our clients, and we're delighted to hear that we met your expectations. Your trust in us means a lot, and we're thrilled that we were able to deliver the level of service you anticipated. Should you require any further assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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A Very Respected and Professional Firm
1) My solicitor and paralegal were very accessible at all times, be it by telephone or email.
2) Appointments would be arranged to suit my circumstances
3) Any query was explained very clearly
Finally, the firm has been established for many, many years and is well respected
Lawyer named in this review: Mary Rimmer
A representative from Brachers LLP responded to this review on 18 September, 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback, Yvonne. We are glad to hear that Mary and our team were accessible, accommodating, and provided you with clear explanations. We take pride in our longstanding reputation. Best Wishes, Brachers.
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Helpful and efficient
I found Brachers to be helpful and efficient offering guidance and support throughout.
Any questions and concerns were answered adn our solicitor Paige Harrison was approachable throughout the process and gave helpful advice.
This made the process straight forward and easy to understand. Communication was superb.
I would have no issues recommending their Will writing service and arranging Power of Attorney. Painless experience.
Lawyer named in this review: Mary Rimmer
A representative from Brachers LLP responded to this review on 02 June, 2023
Hi Peter, thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled that Brachers provided helpful and efficient service, offering guidance and support throughout. We're glad our solicitor, Paige, was approachable and gave helpful advice, making the process straightforward and easy to understand. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you with any future legal needs.
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Very helpful
Very helpful and responsive. Clear explanations
Lawyer named in this review: Mary Rimmer
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Efficient
Efficient service
Lawyer named in this review: Mary Rimmer
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