Hepburn Delaney

Business Details

13 Years

experience

Specialist Family & Inheritance Lawyers in Hemel Hempstead

Hepburn Delaney is a specialist law firm established in 2013, offering tailored legal services in family law, wealth preservation, and inheritance planning. Founded by Jane Hepburn and Rebecca Delaney, the firm has grown to serve clients across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and London. Our team of solicitors specialises in children law, divorce proceedings, financial settlements, will drafting, probate, and estate administration. We prioritise client care, combining expertise with a compassionate approach to address complex legal matters.

Our practice integrates technology to streamline processes, ensuring efficient and transparent service delivery. Memberships in professional bodies like STEP and Solicitors for the Elderly underscore our commitment to excellence. We serve individuals and businesses, focusing on safeguarding family interests and assets through bespoke legal solutions.

Services

Wills Probate Family Law Child Arrangements Wealth Management

Details

Year established: 2013

Highlights and features

We offer 15+ years of expertise in inheritance law through STEP-certified solicitors.
Our team provides tailored solutions for complex family and financial settlements.
We integrate technology to ensure efficient, transparent legal processes.
Client care is prioritised with a compassionate, non-confrontational approach.
We serve clients across Hertfordshire, London, and the South East.

What people say

Excellent advice Compassionate support Efficient probate service Expertise in family law Tailored solutions

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Services

Wills

We draft tailored wills to ensure your assets and family are protected. Our solicitors guide clients through creating legally sound wills, including provisions for children, trusts, and business assets. We also advise on declarations of trust for property co-owners.

Probate

Our team supports executors in administering estates, handling inheritance tax returns, court applications, and asset distribution. We offer flexible services to manage probate processes for both straightforward and complex estates.

Family Law

We specialise in family law matters including financial settlements, prenuptial agreements, and high-net-worth divorces. Our approach prioritises negotiation but includes robust litigation support when necessary.

Child Arrangements

We advise on child living arrangements, parental responsibility, and relocation cases. Our child-focused approach includes mediation and court representation to safeguard children's welfare.

Wealth Management

Our wealth management services include tax planning, trust creation, and international estate structuring. We help clients protect assets against risks while ensuring intergenerational planning.

People

Rebecca Delaney

Managing Director

Rebecca co-founded Hepburn Delaney in 2013, bringing extensive experience in family and inheritance law. She leads the firm's strategic growth while maintaining hands-on client service.

Sumaiya Smyth

Managing Associate

Sumaiya heads the inheritance team with over 15 years' expertise in estate planning and probate. She advises clients on wills, trusts, and tax-efficient wealth preservation strategies.

Claire McParland

Managing Associate

Claire leads the family law team, specialising in complex financial settlements and child arrangements. Her practice focuses on high-net-worth divorces and international jurisdiction cases.

Matthew Delaney

Solicitor

Matthew joined the firm in 2018, contributing to business growth and client service improvements. He specialises in probate and estate administration processes.

Drenne Dunphy

Accredited Family Mediator

Drenne provides mediation services for family disputes, focusing on non-confrontational resolutions. She combines legal expertise with emotional support for clients during separations.

Questions

When should I create a will?

You should create a will when you have dependents, own property, or want to specify asset distribution. We recommend updating wills after major life events like marriage or divorce.

How does probate work?

Probate involves validating a will, assessing assets, paying debts, and distributing inheritances. Our team guides executors through court applications and tax returns.

Can child arrangements be modified?

Yes, child arrangements can be modified through court orders or mutual agreements. We assist with relocation cases and disputes over custody or visitation rights.

What is a lasting power of attorney?

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) allows someone to manage your affairs if you lose capacity. We draft LPAs for health, financial, and business decisions.

How are financial settlements determined in divorce?

Financial settlements consider asset division, income, and needs of both parties. We negotiate fair outcomes or represent clients in court for complex cases.

Do you offer mediation services?

Yes, we provide accredited mediation for family disputes, focusing on amicable resolutions for child arrangements, financial settlements, and separation agreements.

Reviews (4)

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John King

Nov 04, 2021 Report

Sumaiya dealt with a probate application for me tailoring her services to exactly what I required. Excellent proactive service with correspondence and documents easily understood. She kept me fully informed throughout.
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Clive Fb

Oct 30, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Great service dealing with my late mother's estate

Valerie Broadhurst

Oct 19, 2021 Report

I cannot praise Hepburn Delaney highly enough and Sumaiya Smyth in particular. Her professional expertise and efficiency in dealing with the complexities of the deceased's estate from beginning to end were extremely reassuring during a very difficult time. She kept me well informed and explained very clearly, in simple terms, each step of the process, so that I could understand everything as we went along. I am very grateful for Sumaiya's unfailing kindness and her helpful, prompt responses to any questions I had. Excellent service in every way. Highly recommended.

Donna Cox

Oct 04, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism
Thank you for the professional and excellent service I received today at such short notice. Special thanks to Sumama Smyth
Thank you so much Clive Cox