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5 High Street, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3EB

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5 High Street, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3EB

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Kingsfords Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.6
Excellent
90%
Value for
Money
92%
Success
Rate
92%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.6/5
Initial Impressions 4.5/5
Approachability 4.6/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.6/5
Legal Knowledge 4.6/5
Value for money 4.5/5

Accreditations

Kingsfords Solicitors Limited are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Kingsfords Solicitors Limited
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Kingsfords Solicitors Limited
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Kingsfords Solicitors Limited

Description

Kingsfords is a long established highly reputable firm providing expertise in many areas of law both to commercial concerns and private individuals. Kingsfords was founded in the mid 1880s by Julius Kingsford and the firm’s development since that time was initially linked to the growth of Ashford and East Kent, but now our clients are based nationally across England and Wales and beyond. Kingsfords has developed both in response to and in anticipation of the needs of our clients and today, with over 50 staff, we are able to provide a wide range of services to both private and commercial clients. We have achieved Lexcel accreditation (a symbol of excellence within the legal profession). In a recent survey, over 99% of clients responding said that they would use our services again.

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Kingsfords Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%
Success
Rate
13% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
15% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Kingsfords Solicitors Limited are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Kingsfords Solicitors Limited
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Kingsfords Solicitors Limited
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Kingsfords Solicitors Limited

Description

Kingsfords is a long established highly reputable firm providing expertise in many areas of law both to commercial concerns and private individuals. Kingsfords was founded in the mid 1880s by Julius Kingsford and the firm’s development since that time was initially linked to the growth of Ashford and East Kent, but now our clients are based nationally across England and Wales and beyond. Kingsfords has developed both in response to and in anticipation of the needs of our clients and today, with over 50 staff, we are able to provide a wide range of services to both private and commercial clients. We have achieved Lexcel accreditation (a symbol of excellence within the legal profession). In a recent survey, over 99% of clients responding said that they would use our services again.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Kingsfords Solicitors Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

5 High Street, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3EB

Reviews

4.6 /5 59 Reviews
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What clients say about Kingsfords Solicitors Limited

The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, probate, LPAs and family/court matters, with additional expertise in cross‑jurisdiction work and trust updates. Clients praise technical attention to detail, efficiency, clear communication and thorough, proactive case management. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, a friendly and reassuring manner, good listening, accessibility and reliability; clients feel supported, confident and well informed throughout often stressful processes.

knowledgeable team
clear communication
efficient service
very professional
friendly staff
attention to detail
proactive approach
helpful guidance
timely responses
supportive manner

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P Hockney

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New Will

Very professional service, easy to understand and dealt with quickly

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Many thanks for your very welcome feedback. We hope we can be of assistance in the future should need arise.

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S. Woods

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Drafting last Will

Marcus was a pleasure to deal with, and very informative. Timely completion of this work.

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Would recommend for their professional, first class service

Marcus and his team up-dated my will. They were a pleasure to deal with.

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Thank you Professor Blackman. All feedback is welcome, especially when it is in such warm terms. If we can assist in the future please do make contact.

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anonymous

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WILL AND TRUST UPDATING

Had an excellent service throughout ; only solicitor in Ashford I could find to do certified copies of a POA. Naturally came to chose Kingsfords to review mothers old will and trust - and update for new circumstances. The whole team always did what they said they would on time ; politely and with understanding - helping me to manage logistics between my elderly immobile mother in Ashford Kent and me- her daughter- in London. Communicated well on all channels- telephone/ email/ letter - accommodating my needs and my mothers. Elizabeth Isaac-Garner the Legal Exec in charge was brilliant at handling my Mothers queries and fears. What could have been a painful process for my mother and challenging for me, became easy- we felt in safe, competent hands accompanied with a smile and empathy - always highly professional. Thank you Kingsfords!

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Thank you for providing such a comprehensive review. Feedback is very important to us on a number of levels. Should you require assistance in the future please do get in contact.

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Excellent Service

Friendly and professional service. All completed much quicker than expected.

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Dear Jane Thank you for providing such a welcome review. Such feedback is most welcome. If we can assist in the future please do get in contact.

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S C

Housing & Property

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We were very with the help, professionalism and efficiency received fir the sale of out late mother's house. Special thanks to Celia Wilcox.

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Kevin Taylor

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Kevin

The care and courtesy that I consistently receive from the staff at the Hythe branch is exemplary. They are exceptionally careful about privacy, friendly and helpful and explain things thoroughly. My most recent encounter has been with regard to the updating of my will. The process was straightforward and hassle free and worth the (very fair) cost incurred. I feel safe and supported in my dealings with these people and trust them implicitly. I speak as a retired senior police officer and a serving local Methodist Church Minister.

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Many thanks Kevin for providing such a welcome review. We do appreciate this feedback. Should you have any legal needs in the future please do get in contact.

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Kerry Dickson

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Kerry

I can highly recommend Kingsfords Solicitors. I have used them on two occasions for probate applications and each time have been very impressed with the efficient, professional and yet personal service I have received. My applications were dealt with by Marcus and Chloe who make an excellent team. They were quick to respond to all of my many queries, showing patience and understanding, and made the entire process stress free.

Thank you very much for your kind review and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that you were pleased with the service you received and that Marcus and Chloe were able to support you through the probate process . We will be sure to pass on your comments to them. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.

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Jacqueline Hunt

Jacqueline

Probate. Despite Kingsfords having drawn up our will, they immediately ignored it and the trust that had been set up, and were going to transfer the property into my sole ownership. They also drew up the wrong financial information to send to HMRC despite having a hard copy of our accounts at the date of death. The sums were correct but allocated to incorrect accounts which could have affected me in the future if HMRC queried accounts that they hadn't been notified of. Clearly this was a distressing time for myself and my family, and having to send paperwork back for substantial errors to be corrected added to distress and delays to probate

We are sorry to read that you feel disappointed with aspects of the service you received during what we appreciate can be a very difficult and emotional time for families dealing with probate matters. We take accuracy and client care extremely seriously and, where any issues are identified, we work promptly with clients to clarify and resolve them. Due to our professional obligations of confidentiality, we are unable to comment on the details of any individual matter in a public forum. However, we are always happy to discuss concerns directly and encourage you to contact us so that we can address them fully.

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Patricia

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Patricia

I used Corrina Sewell-Hill to update my Will and Affidavit. I have always found Kingsfords to be very efficient, helpful and friendly, and Corrina was no exception. She made everything extremely easy and there were no delays.

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4.8 /5 282 Reviews
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The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, probate, LPAs and family/court matters, with additional expertise in cross‑jurisdiction work and trust updates. Clients praise technical attention to detail, efficiency, clear communication and thorough, proactive case management. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, a friendly and reassuring manner, good listening, accessibility and reliability; clients feel supported, confident and well informed throughout often stressful processes.

knowledgeable team
clear communication
efficient service
very professional
friendly staff
attention to detail
proactive approach
helpful guidance
timely responses
supportive manner

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Pauline

Solicitor Helen

Helen has been brilliant. She has been so supportive. She has kept us up to date. She has made things easy for us. She has sent me documents and given good advice. It has been a really hard process and she has helped us so much. Court is really difficult.

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P Hockney

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New Will

Very professional service, easy to understand and dealt with quickly

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Daniel Crook

Many thanks for your very welcome feedback. We hope we can be of assistance in the future should need arise.

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S. Woods

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Drafting last Will

Marcus was a pleasure to deal with, and very informative. Timely completion of this work.

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Thank you for providing such helpful and pleasing feedback. Much appreciated.

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E. Fullelove

Housing & Property

Superb in every aspect.

This is the 4th house conveyancing that Kellie and her team have done for us. On one occasion a rare obscure technical issue others had missed ,was spotted. So important that we stopped the purchase. Whenever we contact the office they are clearly happy to help with the query, and, as a team are cheerful and determined to take pressure off the client; a welcome feeling on which to end a phone call. We have absolute confidence in the knowledge and abilities of Kellie and her team.

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Thank you for sharing this wonderful feedback. It is appreciated by us all. If we can assist in the future please do get in contact.

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anonymous

Family Law

Helen Solicitor

First class service. Really went above and beyond for me.

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Charlie

A wholehearted recommendation of Donna Trewerne who was responsible for the conveyancing of the properties I recently bought and sold. Highly professional, super-efficient, actually picks up the phone when you call . . . I felt throughout that I was in a safe pair of hands. Many thanks also to her assistant Helen, equally competent and quick to respond.

Hi Charlie, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. We do very much appreciate it.

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Housing & Property

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We were very with the help, professionalism and efficiency received fir the sale of out late mother's house. Special thanks to Celia Wilcox.

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Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. Much appreciated.

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Kevin Taylor

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Kevin

The care and courtesy that I consistently receive from the staff at the Hythe branch is exemplary. They are exceptionally careful about privacy, friendly and helpful and explain things thoroughly. My most recent encounter has been with regard to the updating of my will. The process was straightforward and hassle free and worth the (very fair) cost incurred. I feel safe and supported in my dealings with these people and trust them implicitly. I speak as a retired senior police officer and a serving local Methodist Church Minister.

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Daniel Crook

Many thanks Kevin for providing such a welcome review. We do appreciate this feedback. Should you have any legal needs in the future please do get in contact.

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Charlotte Spicer

Housing & Property

Charlotte

Our conveyancer, Celia, was absolutely outstanding throughout the purchase of our property. She was consistently prompt, efficient, and highly professional at every stage of the process. Communication was clear and timely, and she ensured that we were kept fully informed and reassured from start to finish. Even when things weren’t straightforward, she helped the sale progress smoothly and managed everything exceptionally well. Her attention to detail and proactive approach made what can often be a stressful experience feel straightforward and well-managed. We are extremely grateful for her expertise and would not hesitate to recommend her services.

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Thank you very much for your kind words Charlotte. That is much appreciated and we are grateful for your recommendation.

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Kerry Dickson

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Kerry

I can highly recommend Kingsfords Solicitors. I have used them on two occasions for probate applications and each time have been very impressed with the efficient, professional and yet personal service I have received. My applications were dealt with by Marcus and Chloe who make an excellent team. They were quick to respond to all of my many queries, showing patience and understanding, and made the entire process stress free.

Thank you very much for your kind review and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that you were pleased with the service you received and that Marcus and Chloe were able to support you through the probate process . We will be sure to pass on your comments to them. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.

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