Solicitor at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP

Barbara Stewart

Solicitor - Solicitor

SRA ID: 129157

Having completed my LLB Hons degree in Law I joined Martin Tolhurst Solicitors as a Trainee Solicitor, before qualifying as a Solicitor in 1984. I was later offered Partnership and have now been a Partner at the firm for many years. My extensive understanding of the areas of law in which I specialise enables me to explain complex issues in a straightforward, clear way and I strive to make all clients feel at ease. I regularly see clients in their own homes if they have difficulty getting into the office and am happy to be flexible in this way. The fact that I specialise in multiple areas of law is a key advantage for many, as clients will often instruct me to do their conveyancing, as well as write their wills and prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney for them, which they find to be convenient.

61B Station Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7QA

Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate

4.8/5 15 Client Reviews 15
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 50%
  • Housing & Property 50%
15 Client Reviews

4.8/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    12
  • Very Good
    3
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

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john
john Added 3 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP
October 26, 2024 20241026122239

conveyancing

5

kept informed at every step and worked together well

Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 28 October, 2024

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Nigel
Nigel Added 1 month ago Report to admin
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October 18, 2024 20241018133523

Great service

5

Was sceptical as linked to estate agent for sale of parents house, but was pleasantly surprised by the service and clear communication provided.

Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 22 October, 2024

Thank you for this great review. Your comments will be passed onto the team who assisted you with your matter and are greatly appreciated by everyone here at Martin Tolhurst Solicitors. Kind regards, Ilaria Online Team

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Stephen
Stephen Added 6 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP
May 05, 2024 20240505182311

Sale of house

5

Deal with efficiency,pleasant to talk to on the phone.

Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 07 May, 2024

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Linda
Linda Added 6 months ago Report to admin
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May 02, 2024 20240502153541

Sale of property

4

Friendly , informative , and helpful
The sale of this property took 4 months to complete but most of the delay was due to buyers

Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 03 May, 2024

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Lawrence
Lawrence Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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August 25, 2023 20230825175021

Great service

5

Used the Martin Tolhurst Team to deal with my Aunts Estate which involved selling a house, dealing with probate, registering the property with land registry and final distribution to beneficiaries. A number of issues arose which the team handled very professionally and always kept us well informed. Would not hesitate to use them again.

Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 31 August, 2023

We are delighted that you were pleased with the service we provided on your matter. We hope we can act for you again in the future.

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Lawrence
Lawrence Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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August 25, 2023 20230825174320

Great service

5

Used the Martin Tolhurst Team to deal with my Aunts Estate which involved selling a house, dealing with probate, registering the property with land registry and final distribution to beneficiaries. A number of issues arose which the team handled very professionally and always kept us well informed. Would not hesitate to use them again.

Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 31 August, 2023

We are delighted that you were pleased with the service we provided on your matter. We hope we can act for you again in the future.

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Linda
Linda Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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July 22, 2023 20230722135011

Professional Conveyancing Service

4

I was recommended Martin Tolhurst as we had sold our house through Wards in Chatham and they had recommended using them for our conveyancing. I felt it would be a more seamless service. I was very impressed by the prompt response and answers to any queries. I found everyone I spoke to was extremely polite and helpful. They also liaised with our Estate Agent so all parties were up to date with the progress of the sale which went through very smoothly. I would have no hesitation in recommending Martin Tolhurst Solicitors and have in fact, already done so.

Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 25 July, 2023

We are delighted that you were pleased with the service we provided on your matter. We hope to act for you again for you in the future. Best Wishes, Clio Martin Tolhurst Solicitors Online Team

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Matthew
Matthew Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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April 21, 2023 20230421145445

Barbara, Sally and Kat were fantastic

5

Barbara and her team have been fantastic both with my sale and purchase.

They kept me well informed and I could always trust that they were chasing things up and doing their best for me.

Very appreciative of their effort and professionalism so big thank you.

I'd definitely recommend Martin Tolhurst.

Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 21 April, 2023

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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Vince
Vince Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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March 29, 2023 20230329124251

Outstanding Service

5

This is the third time in as many years that I have had dealings with Martin Tolhurst Solicitors. On each occasion I have found them to be outstanding, offering a professional and excellent service from initial contact through every process until the satisfactory conclusion of the business. Every member of the team in both the Gravesend and Longfield offices have been superb and I cannot rate them all highly enough.

Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 30 March, 2023

Thank you for the great review. Your comments will be passed onto the staff who assisted you and are greatly appreciated!

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Ian
Ian Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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February 23, 2023 20230223174044

First class service

4

Although, at first, I was a little frustrated with the lack of communication, once a buyer was found for my property I was selling the service was superb. This was the first time using a solicitor almost exclusively via email/online and I have friends who have had bad experiences of this kind of service. I had none of the sort. In the end a very reliable and supportive experience.

Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 07 March, 2023

Thank you for this great review. Your comments will be passed onto the team who assisted you with your matter and are greatly appreciated by everyone here at Martin Tolhurst Solicitors. Online Team

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Viv
Viv Added 11 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP
December 13, 2023
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Viv

5

I can only give my opinion on the services of Barbara Stewart who dealt with both probate of estate and sale of property at this company. She came recommended to me by a friend of mine who had nothing but praise for her professionalism, and I can add that she lived up to his words. Barbara is quick to respond to all matters wether from myself or other parties involved and informed at all times, working hard to get the job done as soon as possible for you. Well done Barbara Stewart (5 stars)

Lawyer named in this review: Barbara Stewart

A representative from Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP responded to this review on 14 December, 2023

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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About Barbara Stewart

Having completed my LLB Hons degree in Law I joined Martin Tolhurst Solicitors as a Trainee Solicitor, before qualifying as a Solicitor in 1984. I was later offered Partnership and have now been a Partner at the firm for many years. My extensive understanding of the areas of law in which I specialise enables me to explain complex issues in a straightforward, clear way and I strive to make all clients feel at ease. I regularly see clients in their own homes if they have difficulty getting into the office and am happy to be flexible in this way. The fact that I specialise in multiple areas of law is a key advantage for many, as clients will often instruct me to do their conveyancing, as well as write their wills and prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney for them, which they find to be convenient.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Barbara Stewart

Address

Martin Tolhurst Partnership LLP

61B Station Road

Longfield

Kent

DA3 7QA



Phone 01474 706168

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/10/84

06/02/20

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Duration

SRA-approved manager - Member

Martin Tolhurst Solicitors

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