Lauren Smith
Solicitor
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Partner
SRA ID: 377958
Lauren joined Taylor Bracewell in December 2014, becoming a Partner in April 2018.
Lauren is Joint Head of Wills, Probate and Trusts.
Sheffield born and bred, Lauren qualified as a Solicitor in 2006 and has over 15 years Post Qualification Experience specialising in Wills and Probate. Working at several firms throughout South Yorkshire Lauren is well known in the region for her advanced expertise, meticulous attention to detail and empathic approach to clients needs and circumstances.
Lauren is a member of STEP (Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners) and is a fully qualified TEP (Trusts and Estates Practitioner). STEP is the leading worldwide professional body for practitioners in the field of trusts and estates. This means that Lauren is an expert when it comes to advising clients on how best to manage their affairs, and has both specialist qualifications and experience in inheritance and succession planning.
Lauren specialises in a variety of different matters, including drafting Wills, Inheritance Tax Planning and Asset Protection, as well as Probate and Administration of Estates, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.
In 2022 Lauren was awarded the Wills, Probate and Trusts Lawyer of the Year – UK in the Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Awards, a huge achievement.
52 Bank Street, S1 2DS
Licensed for 18 years
Practice Areas
Company & Commercial, Money & Tax, Wills, Trusts & Probate
Executor of deceased estate
All staff have been really helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and the advice given by Lauren has been excellent.
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Excellent service
Excellent service from start to finish. Took all our pressure away during such a difficult time.
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Professional, friendly service
Contacted to arrange an appointment and was booked in quickly for a telephone appointment with Lauren. I felt at ease during the call and Lauren was very helpful. Made a follow-up appointment to sign the will and dealt with another friendly colleague. All staff courteous, polite and would reocmmend.
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A representative from Taylor Bracewell Law Limited responded to this review on 04 April, 2025
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Grant of Probate
Lauren made my Grant of Probate stress-free at a time of grieving and feeling very stressed. Lauren explained the procedure very cleary to both myself and my husband, also her team was very helpful dealing with any questions I had on the telephone, so impressed how quickly Grant of Probate was granted with their help. A big thank you.
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Excellent service, very helpful
We instructed Taylor Bracewell via Will Aid Month to draw up our wills. They were very helpful and efficient! Thank you.
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A representative from Taylor Bracewell Law Limited responded to this review on 14 March, 2025
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Excellent service, very helpful
We instructed Taylor Bracewell via Will Aid Month to draw up our wills. They were very helpful and efficient! Thank you.
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A representative from Taylor Bracewell Law Limited responded to this review on 21 March, 2025
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Trust
I had to contact Taylor Bracewell after a bereavement regarding the trust. It was then I found out that all trusts now have to be registered with HMRC. We made an appointment and met with Lauren, she helped us set up the registration and gave us the information we needed regarding the trust in a way that we could all understand and process. Thank you Lauren and team.
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A representative from Taylor Bracewell Law Limited responded to this review on 14 March, 2025
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Re-drafting wills
Excellent service as always at Taylor Bracewell. Thank you Lauren.
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A representative from Taylor Bracewell Law Limited responded to this review on 21 February, 2025
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5 stars
Lauren has been our solicitor for a long time. She made our original wills and when my partner died recently she sorted everything out and was extremely compassionate. All the supporting staff were equally attentive to my needs. I can highly recommend their services.
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A representative from Taylor Bracewell Law Limited responded to this review on 21 February, 2025
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Excellent service
Probate and Power of Attorney handled in a friendly and professional manner. Both items explained in easy to understand terms.
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A representative from Taylor Bracewell Law Limited responded to this review on 31 January, 2025
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