Will Writing Services
A professionally written will ensures your wishes are honoured and your loved ones are protected. We provide a personal, caring service through a simple and efficient process, making everything clear and straightforward from start to finish.
Types of Wills
We offer a range of will writing services to suit different circumstances and family situations.
Single Wills
A straightforward will for an individual, setting out your beneficiaries, executors, and any specific gifts. Ideal for single people or those who want their own separate will.
Mirror Wills
Two matching wills for couples who want to leave everything to each other first, then to their children or chosen beneficiaries. A popular and cost-effective option for married couples and civil partners.
Complex Wills
Wills with additional provisions such as trusts for property protection, life interest trusts, discretionary trusts for vulnerable beneficiaries, or business succession planning. Tailored to more complex family or financial situations.
The Process with Your Estate Planner
We make will writing simple, clear and stress-free. Here's what you can expect when you work with us.
Initial Consultation
We'll begin with a video call to talk through your circumstances and what you'd like to achieve. This is an opportunity to ask questions, understand the process, and make sure you're comfortable moving forward.
Detailed Fact Finding
We'll take you through a detailed fact-finding process to gather the information needed to prepare your documents accurately. Everything is explained clearly, and we'll guide you through each section so nothing feels confusing or overwhelming.
Drafting Your Documents
Using the information you've provided, your documents are professionally drafted and shared with you for review. This includes up to two rounds of amendments, giving you time to check the details and make sure everything reflects your wishes.
Final Review & Signing Instructions
Once you're happy with the final drafts, we'll carry out a final review and provide clear, step-by-step signing instructions, so you know exactly how to execute your documents correctly and confidently.
Completion & Ongoing Support
After signing, we'll guide you through next steps such as document storage and future updates. We remain available for ongoing support should your circumstances change or if you have any questions later on.
What You'll Be Guided Through
✔ Appoint Executors
Choose the people you trust to carry out your wishes and manage your estate.
✔ Name Beneficiaries
Clearly set out who you'd like to benefit from your estate.
✔ Leave Gifts
Specify gifts of money or personal items to individuals or charities.
✔ Specify Trustees
Name who should look after any assets held in trust, such as for children.
✔ Choose Guardians for Children
Nominate who you'd want to care for your children if the worst were to happen.
✔ Include Funeral Wishes
Record your preferences to help guide your loved ones at a difficult time.
✔ Protect Pets
Set out arrangements for who should care for your pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about will writing, answered in plain English.
No, you do not need a solicitor to write a will. A professionally trained estate planner can draft a legally valid will for you. Estate planners specialise in wills and estate planning, often providing a more personal service at a competitive price. The key is ensuring your will is drafted correctly and witnessed properly to be legally valid.
You should review your will every 3-5 years, or whenever there is a significant change in your circumstances. Major life events that should trigger a will review include getting married or divorced (marriage automatically revokes a will in England and Wales), having children or grandchildren, buying or selling property, receiving an inheritance, or if an executor or beneficiary passes away.
Technically yes, you can write your own will, but it is not recommended. DIY wills often contain errors or ambiguous language that can lead to disputes, delays in probate, or the will being declared invalid. A professionally drafted will ensures your wishes are clearly expressed and legally binding, giving you and your family peace of mind.
For a will to be legally valid in England and Wales, it must be in writing, signed by the person making the will (the testator) in the presence of two witnesses, and signed by both witnesses in the presence of the testator. The testator must be 18 or over, of sound mind, and making the will voluntarily without undue influence. Witnesses cannot be beneficiaries of the will or married to beneficiaries.
A straightforward will can typically be completed within 1-2 weeks from your initial consultation. The first meeting usually takes around an hour to discuss your wishes and circumstances. We then draft your will and send it to you for review. Once you are happy with the contents, a signing appointment is arranged where you sign your will in the presence of witnesses.
Related Services
A will is often just one part of a complete estate plan. Consider these complementary services.
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