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Draft complex Lifetime Trusts with confidence

Arken Lifetime is an add-on to Arken Professional for drafting complex Inter Vivos (Lifetime) Trusts quickly, accurately and consistently.

Using the same familiar drafting experience, intelligent automation, guided workflows and comprehensive document generation keep your Trust work connected in one platform.
Trusted by 8,000 + users

A smarter way to draft Lifetime Trusts

From existing client information to completed Lifetime Trust documentation, Arken Lifetime guides you through every stage of the drafting process.

01
Capture
Use the information you've already entered
Launch directly from Arken Professional and reuse existing client information, contacts and addresses to eliminate duplicate data entry and keep your Trust drafting workflow moving.
02
Draft
Watch Trust documents build as you work
Complete an intuitive questionnaire designed specifically for Lifetime Trusts, while intelligent automation applies the correct drafting logic and generates accurate, professional documents in real time.
03
Complete
Generate professional Trust documentation with confidence
Review and refine your documents before producing a fully branded document pack, ready to share with clients and securely store alongside the rest of your estate planning documents.

Why firms choose Arken Lifetime

Extend your drafting capability
Expand Arken Professional with sophisticated Inter Vivos Trust drafting without introducing another disconnected system.
Built around your existing workflow
Use the same drafting experience, client data and document management your team already knows.
Save valuable time
Reuse client information, automate document generation and significantly reduce manual drafting.
Draft with confidence
Purpose-built for estate planning professionals carrying out reserved legal activities.

Supported Lifetime Trusts

Arken Lifetime enables you to create a comprehensive range of Inter Vivos Trusts.

Possession Trust
Flexible Life Interest Trust
Discretionary Trust
Pension Death Benefit Trust
Charitable Trust
Pilot Trust
Bare Trust
Vulnerable Person's Trust
Declaration of Trust
Life Insurance Policy Trust
Expression of Wishes (Lifetime Trust)

Built around the way
you already work

Because Arken Lifetime is built directly into Arken Professional, there is no need to learn another drafting system.

Start a Lifetime Trust directly from Arken Professional, switch easily between Testamentary and Lifetime drafting, and reuse client information already captured elsewhere within the platform.

The result is a faster, more consistent workflow that keeps all of your estate planning documents together.

Included with Arken Lifetime

More than Lifetime Trust drafting.

Every Arken Lifetime subscription includes your first Arken Trust Referencer licence at no additional cost.

Trust Referencer gives you immediate access to up-to-date Trust taxation guidance, helping you understand tax implications and generate personalised reports for clients, trustee meetings and your own records.

Pricing

Arken Lifetime
Arken Lifetime is available as an add-on to Arken Professional.
Checklist Mark Requires an Arken Professional subscription
Checklist Mark First Trust Referencer licence included
Checklist Mark Unlimited access to all supported Lifetime Trust types
Pricing From
£60.00
excluding VAT per user / month
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Extend your Trust drafting capabilities

See how Arken Lifetime can help your firm draft complex Inter Vivos Trusts faster, reduce administration and keep all of your Trust work connected within one platform.

Trusted by teams who draft every day

"Following a well-planned and successful implementation, we are delighted to see how the Arken software has enabled us to streamline our approach to Will drafting. We are now producing consistent Wills which use uniform clauses across all of our lawyers. The commentary document which complements the drafted Will is extremely helpful to our customers."
Craig Webb
Head of Legal Operations, Brethertons LLP
"The whole team have found the Arken system very easy to use and it is very user friendly. The initial and ongoing support and training provided is excellent. Using the system saves a lot of time on data inputting, especially on the LPA drafting. It produces clear explanatory documents for all our Clients to understand. I would highly recommend the system."
Julie Doyle
Director / Practice Manger, PD Law Solicitors
"Arken is an absolutely fantastic tool. It is extremely easy to use and has helped our practices in Will drafting to a huge extent. I could not be without it now. I would recommend to any legal specialist looking to invest in Will writing software. Very cost effective too."
Sophie Yates
Director, Fodens Solicitors Limited

FAQs

Questions about Arken Lifetime

Who is Arken Lifetime designed for? Open Close
Arken Lifetime is designed for professional estate planners who need to draft and manage Inter Vivos Trust documentation as part of their wider estate planning work. Arken Lifetime is only available for those with reserved activity status.
What types of trusts can I draft with Arken Lifetime? Open Close
A range of IV Trusts are available and grow over time, please request a demo to see the options.
Can I use Arken Lifetime with Arken Professional? Open Close
Yes. Arken Lifetime is available as an add-on to Arken Professional, allowing professionals to incorporate Inter Vivos Trust planning into their wider estate planning workflow.
What is Arken Lifetime? Open Close
Arken Lifetime is Arken's solution for drafting Inter Vivos Trusts, for those with reserved activity status. It works alongside Arken Professional to extend your estate planning capabilities beyond Will-based planning.