Senior Associate, Trusts & Estates at Hart Brown

Margaret Gale

Senior Associate, Trusts & Estates

Margaret is a Senior Associate and specialises in wills, the establishment and administration of trusts, probate, tax planning, powers of attorney and court of protection work. Margaret joined Hart Brown in 2017, bringing with her a wealth of experience to the Trusts & Estates department in Cobham. She has worked as a Private Client lawyer in Surrey for over 30 years, and is also a member of STEP and the Law Society Private Client Section.

33 High Street, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3ES

Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

4.9/5 23 Client Reviews 23
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23 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

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  • Very Good
    2
  • Average
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Robin Baker
Robin Baker Added 1 week ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
October 23, 2024 20241023160107

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

A very thorough service
Much appreciated

Lawyer named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 24 October, 2024

Thank you for this kind review about the service you received from Margaret. We will pass on your feedback now.

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John and Sheila Kistner
John and Sheila Kistner Added 2 months ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
August 30, 2024 20240830142702

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Sheila and I found the service given by Margaret Gale on the drawing up of our respective wills and powers of attorney to be highly professional. Her attitude to customer care was also second to none. Margaret explained everything to us thoroughly, and her communication by emails and letters were always timely and clear. We would have no hesitation in using Margaret's services at Hart Brown Solicitors in the future should the need arise. Regards. John and Sheila Kistner

Lawyer named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 02 September, 2024

Thank you, it is wonderful to read that you were so happy with the service Margaret provided. We will be sure to pass this feedback on.

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AR
AR Added 4 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
June 12, 2024 20240612095036

Wills, Trusts and Probate

4

We have worked with Mrs Gale over the last three years and throughout that time have been pleased and impressed with the professional and efficient service she has provided. Her thorough advice, attention to detail, and clear communication have been much appreciated and enabled us to conclude our affairs very satisfactorily.

Lawyer named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 18 June, 2024

Thank you, Margaret and the team will be delighted to see this kind feedback.

Was this review helpful? Yes

Mr T
Mr T Added 5 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
May 21, 2024 20240521143149

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

In my experience, I do not think the service I received could be improved. The lady that dealt with me visited me at my home, went through and explained everything I needed to know. Kept me informed of the proceedings and visited me at my home when paperwork needed to be signed and witnessed. Then informed me when the paperwork could be collected.

Lawyer named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 03 June, 2024

Thank you for this wonderful feedback, we're so pleased to read that the service you received really suited your needs.

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Douglas Robertson
Douglas Robertson Added 5 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
May 16, 2024 20240516125731

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

I have nothing but praise to offer regarding the service I have received from Margaret Gale of Hart Brown. She is patient, courteous and efficient, and is a credit to the practice.

Lawyer named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 21 May, 2024

Thank you so much for this review, Margaret will be delighted to see it.

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Keith Tipson
Keith Tipson Added 11 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
November 22, 2023 20231122160832

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Straightforward and realistic advice, well organised and professional dealings with all members of the family

Lawyer named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 23 November, 2023

Thank you for this lovely feedback, we are delighted to read how pleased you are with the service you received.

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Douglas Robertson
Douglas Robertson Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
October 26, 2023 20231026184725

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

My experience with Hart Brown never varies and is always of the highest standard. Margaret Gale is efficient, approachable and sympathetic to my legal needs. Arranging an appointment is easy and courteous.

Lawyer named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 30 October, 2023

We are delighted to read feedback like this, thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience with Margaret and our firm in general.

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Anon
Anon Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
September 20, 2023 20230920155817

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Very professional, courteous and helpful.

Lawyer named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 21 September, 2023

Thank you very much for your kind review of the service Margaret provided.

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Anonymous
Anonymous Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
June 22, 2023 20230622113859

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Margaret was professional, attentive, prompt, and provided good advice. I had confidence in her knowledge, and she was a pleasure to interact with her.

Lawyer named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 27 June, 2023

Thank you for this wonderful review about the service Margaret provided. We will be sure to pass on your feedback to Margaret and the team.

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Anonymous
Anonymous Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
May 16, 2023 20230516141810

Wills, Trusts and Probate

4

Everything went without a problem. I am entirely happy.

Lawyer named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 22 May, 2023

Thank you for your review, we're so pleased to read that the service you received met with your expectations.

Was this review helpful? Yes

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Emma
Emma Added 5 years ago 2 found this helpful Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
September 04, 2019
Collected on
20190904144607

Emma

5

I needed help with a difficult family estate in the capacity of executor and Hart Brown were recommended to me by another solicitors firm as having the necessary expertise to assist. I have been working with Paul Grimwood for over a year and would wholeheartedly recommend him to any executor finding themselves in a potential dispute situation or with a contentious estate; Paul is knowledgeable, diligent and eloquent, as well as being thoroughly practical and a good diplomat. He helped steer me through a complex and changing situation, calling in other specialists from the firm as need dictated, until the situation was resolved. Whilst the circumstances that required me to need help with the estate in the first place remain regrettable, Paul helped me get as good an outcome as was practicable in the circumstances and for this I am very grateful. Special thanks also go to Margaret Gale for her expert advice on trust documentation.

Lawyer named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 05 September, 2019

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We will ensure that it is passed on to Paul and Margaret too.

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Jeremy
Jeremy Added 5 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Hart Brown
November 13, 2018
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20181113145847

Jeremy Miller

5

My wife and I first went to Hart Brown in Cobham for new wills after a very unfortunate experience with another local firm. Our new wills were produced promptly by Margaret Gale who we found to be very professional and able to explain things in a straightforward way. A passing comment I made lead directly to Margaret securing a full refund of IHT previously paid on my father's estate. In summary a first class service throughout - no hesitation in recommending Hart Brown and Margaret Gale.

Lawyer named in this review: Margaret Gale

A representative from Hart Brown responded to this review on 13 November, 2018

Dear Jeremy Thank you so much for your review. We are delighted to hear that you and your wife had such a positive experience with Hart Brown and that Margaret provided you with a first-class service. We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know.

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About Margaret Gale

Margaret is a Senior Associate and specialises in wills, the establishment and administration of trusts, probate, tax planning, powers of attorney and court of protection work. Margaret joined Hart Brown in 2017, bringing with her a wealth of experience to the Trusts & Estates department in Cobham. She has worked as a Private Client lawyer in Surrey for over 30 years, and is also a member of STEP and the Law Society Private Client Section.

Languages Spoken: English

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Hart Brown

33 High Street

Cobham

Surrey

KT11 3ES



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