Lifetime Solicitors

Lifetime Solicitors, legal advice in Stamford

Lifetime Solicitors is a law firm based in Stamford, in the county of Lincolnshire (United Kingdom). Its work focuses on legal advice to individuals at different stages of life, with particular attention to supporting the client throughout the entire process. The firm presents itself as a young and dynamic team of solicitors and support staff, and states that its priority is the client experience from the first point of contact and also in the years that follow.

Practice areas

The firm structures its offering around four main services, which are regularly highlighted on its website:

• Will Writing: drafting wills to set out the transfer of assets.
• Trusts: setting up trusts as a tool for estate planning and for control over the management and transfer of assets.
• Probate: handling the process so that last wishes are fulfilled after death.
• Conveyancing: legal management of the sale and purchase of residential property.

The website also mentions other complementary services: Lasting Powers of Attorney, document storage and a glossary of legal terms (Jargon Buster) as a resource for clients.

History and structure

Lifetime Wills & Trusts Limited was incorporated in March 2015 and initially traded as Lifetime Legal, with two office staff in Lincoln and three mobile professionals. Its initial aim was to provide trusted legal advice to clients of the Lifetime group on estate planning: wills, powers of attorney and trusts. In November 2015 the company identified the opportunity to expand its activities into conveyancing and probate, in order to work with the Lifetime group's advisers for the benefit of their clients.

In April 2016 it obtained recognition from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and in September 2016 CQS accreditation. In August 2018 it changed its name to Lifetime Solicitors and moved its headquarters to Stamford, Lincolnshire, after running out of space at its Peterborough offices. The firm states that it maintains close collaboration with the rest of the Lifetime group and its intention to build relationships with the local community in Stamford and the surrounding area.

Team and training

The firm has five trainee solicitors across its Private Client and Conveyancing departments, who work alongside fully qualified staff with extensive knowledge of the legal system. The company notes that it encourages internal professional development.

Regulation and company details

Lifetime Wills and Trusts Limited, which trades as Lifetime Solicitors, is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 627258. The company is registered with company number 09520203 and its registered office is in Stamford.

Publications and outreach

The firm's website includes a news section with articles on the risks of buying a home without professional legal advice, the use of trusts by families to protect everyday assets and the usefulness of lasting powers of attorney for adults of any age. It also offers a downloadable information brochure and details of standard fees.

Location and contact

Unit 3, Southview Business Centre, Tinwell Road, Stamford, PE9 2JL · Phone: 0333 241 7675 · Email: info@lifetimesolicitors.co.uk