Samantha Tayler-Auld

Senior Associate
Wills, Probate and Disputed Estates

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  • “Samantha Tayler has been the key person for making a huge difference”.

  • Samantha Tayler has been the key person for making a huge difference

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  • "Your help and service has been excellent; timely responses and robust attention to detail have made the task for us very easy and straightforward. Thank you, all your work much appreciated and you have been a fine representative for Osbornes."

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  • "Thank you for all your work you did for me you were amazing, I would definitely recommend you to my friends and I would definitely use your service again."

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  • "Thank you for holding my hand through this procedure and your kindness which has been greatly appreciated."

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  • "Appreciated the professionalism of my solicitor, Miss Samantha Tayler in particular her clear explanation of legal terms and situations, her attention to great details which reassured me and put my mind at rest, her patience in helping me to make sure that I was satisfied to all aspects of my will before I signed the final draft. Since I have assets in Malta, she also clarified for me the situation regarding the European Succession Law."

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  • "Thank you again for all the courteous help you gave me over the time of settling my husband’s will. I am very grateful to you."

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  • "For probate, I'd recommend Samantha Tayler at Osbornes. Excellent client service, responsive and helpful during a difficult time. Proactive in flagging incoming changes to court fees, thereby saving the estate significant costs and securing probate in a timely and efficient manner. Many thanks."

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  • "Thank you for all your help with the Estate affairs. It has been a pleasure dealing with you and you have helped to make the whole process a lot more bearable."

    Client review

  • Appreciated the professionalism of my solicitor, Samantha Tayler, in particular her clear explanation of legal terms and situations, her attention to great details which reassured me and put my mind at rest, her patience in helping me to make sure that I was satisfied to all aspects of my will before I signed the final draft. Since I have assets in Malta, she also clarified for me the situation regarding the European Succession Law .

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Samantha's Client Testimonials

Samantha Tayler has been the key...

Samantha Tayler has been the key person for making a huge difference

Legal 500 2024

"Your help and service has been...

"Your help and service has been excellent; timely responses and robust attention to detail have made the task for us very easy and straightforward. Thank you, all your work much appreciated and you have been a fine representative for Osbornes."

Client review

"Thank you for all your work...

"Thank you for all your work you did for me you were amazing, I would definitely recommend you to my friends and I would definitely use your service again."

Client review

"Thank you for holding my hand...

"Thank you for holding my hand through this procedure and your kindness which has been greatly appreciated."

Client review

"Appreciated the professionalism of my solicitor,...

"Appreciated the professionalism of my solicitor, Miss Samantha Tayler in particular her clear explanation of legal terms and situations, her attention to great details which reassured me and put my mind at rest, her patience in helping me to make sure that I was satisfied to all aspects of my will before I signed the final draft. Since I have assets in Malta, she also clarified for me the situation regarding the European Succession Law."

Client review

"Thank you again for all the...

"Thank you again for all the courteous help you gave me over the time of settling my husband’s will. I am very grateful to you."

Client review

"For probate, I'd recommend Samantha Tayler...

"For probate, I'd recommend Samantha Tayler at Osbornes. Excellent client service, responsive and helpful during a difficult time. Proactive in flagging incoming changes to court fees, thereby saving the estate significant costs and securing probate in a timely and efficient manner. Many thanks."

Client review

"Thank you for all your help...

"Thank you for all your help with the Estate affairs. It has been a pleasure dealing with you and you have helped to make the whole process a lot more bearable."

Client review

Appreciated the professionalism of my solicitor,...

Appreciated the professionalism of my solicitor, Samantha Tayler, in particular her clear explanation of legal terms and situations, her attention to great details which reassured me and put my mind at rest, her patience in helping me to make sure that I was satisfied to all aspects of my will before I signed the final draft. Since I have assets in Malta, she also clarified for me the situation regarding the European Succession Law .

Trustpilot review

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