Private Client & Contractual Advisory Services
At LFCS, we provide clear, practical legal advice to individuals, families, and businesses at important stages of life.
At LFCS, we provide clear, practical legal advice to individuals, families, and businesses at important stages of life.
Whether you are planning for the future, managing a loved one’s estate, formalising legal arrangements, or entering into a contract, our team is here to guide you with confidence and care.
Book a consultationMaking a will ensures your wishes are respected and your loved ones are protected. We advise on a range of wills, from straightforward arrangements to more complex estate planning solutions.
We can assist with:
We take the time to understand your circumstances and ensure your will is legally valid, clear, and tailored to your needs.
0203 876 6625Probate can be a difficult and emotional process, particularly when combined with bereavement. Our solicitors support executors and families by handling the legal and administrative aspects of estate administration.
We can assist with:
Our aim is to relieve the burden and ensure estates are administered efficiently and correctly.
0203 876 6625A Power of Attorney allows someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.
We advise on:
We ensure documents are properly drafted, registered, and reflect your wishes clearly.
0203 876 6625Clear, well-drafted contracts are essential for protecting your interests and avoiding disputes. We provide contract services for individuals and businesses across a wide range of sectors.
Our services include:
We focus on clarity, enforceability, and risk reduction — ensuring you fully understand what you are agreeing to.
0203 876 6625A deed poll is commonly used to formally change a name or confirm a legal declaration.
We assist with:
We ensure the process is straightforward and legally compliant.
Most deed poll services can be completed within 1–2 weeks, depending on documentation and verification requirements.
0203 876 6625While it is possible to write a will yourself, using a solicitor reduces the risk of errors, disputes, or the will being declared invalid. A solicitor ensures your will reflects your wishes clearly, complies with UK law, and takes tax and family circumstances into account.
If a person dies without a valid will, their estate is distributed according to the rules of intestacy. This may not reflect their wishes and can exclude unmarried partners or stepchildren. A solicitor can assist families with administering the estate and explaining how intestacy rules apply.
Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate. It is usually required when the estate includes property, significant assets, or financial accounts in the deceased’s sole name. Our solicitors guide executors through the probate process from start to finish.
The probate process can take several months to over a year, depending on the size and complexity of the estate, tax considerations, and whether any disputes arise. Early legal advice can help avoid unnecessary delays.
A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity. There are two types:
Both must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian to be valid.
It is best to set up a Power of Attorney before it is needed, while you have mental capacity. If capacity is lost without an LPA in place, family members may need to apply to the Court of Protection, which can be time-consuming and costly.
A trust will creates a trust within your will to control how assets are distributed. It is commonly used to protect beneficiaries, provide for minor children, or manage complex estates. Trust wills are suitable for individuals with specific planning or asset protection needs.
Yes. We provide contract drafting, review, and negotiation services for both individuals and businesses. This includes employment contracts, consumer contracts, partnership agreements, NDAs, and property-related contracts.
A solicitor can identify unfair terms, hidden liabilities, or legal risks that may not be obvious. Reviewing a contract before signing helps protect your interests and reduces the likelihood of future disputes or financial loss.
If you would like advice on any of our private client or advisory services, get in touch today. We’ll be happy to discuss your situation and explain your options.
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