Will Writing Services - More Information

- How Do I Make A Will?
- Making a Will is simple. There’s a few ways to do it:
  - Online – the questionnaire only takes ten minutes to complete
  - By post – download the form and send it back to us
  - By phone – call and speak to us
  - In person – come and speak to us in one of our national offices
  We recommend our online or postal service if your estate is relatively straightforward. If you have more complex requirements, or you’d like to talk about tax-planning or asset protection options such as setting up a trust, we advise speaking to us on the phone or coming in to see one of our experts.
  
  Call us today for an initial consultation on 0370 1500 100 – or use our online enquiry form and we’ll give you a call back.
- How Much Does It Cost?
- This depends on your requirements and the complexity of your estate. Standard Wills offered through our online service cost:
  - £145 (including VAT) for a single Will
  - £195 (including VAT) for ‘mirror’ Wills (for couples - if your needs are very similar).
  If your estate is fairly straightforward we recommend this option. Get started with our online wills service today.
  
  You can also use our postal service by downloading the form and sending it in to us. The fees for this service are:
  - £175 (including VAT) for a single Will
  - £260 (including VAT) for ‘mirror’ Wills.
  For both these services there may be additional costs if you need more complex advice. We would let you know about these before drafting your Will.
  
  If you prefer a more personal service by meeting with us or discussing your Will on the phone you can set up an appointment with our solicitors. The fees for this service are:
  - From £395 (excluding VAT) for a single Will
  - From £495 (excluding VAT) for ‘mirror’ Wills
  - From £150 (excluding VAT) for codicils (an addition that explains, modifies or revokes part of a Will).
  Larger and more complex estates will need more dedicated legal advice to ensure your wealth is structured in the most tax-efficient way. For this we recommend coming into our offices to speak with one of our experts in person.
  
  To set up an appointment in person or over the phone call us on 0370 1500 100 or use our online enquiry form.
- What Should I Think About When Making My Will?
- Everyone’s circumstances are different, but some of the things to consider when making a Will are:
  - The value of your estate – inheritance tax (IHT) is generally due on anything over the £325,000 threshold (£650,000 for married couples and civil partners) once mortgage and other debts are deducted
  - A new IHT allowance of £125,000 may apply if you own a property and leave some of your estate to relatives like children and grandchildren.
  - How you own your assets – if you co-own property with your spouse, the type of tenancy you have will affect whether or not they can continue to live there after your death
  - Who you want to leave your assets to (i.e. your beneficiaries)
  - Who you would like to be the executors of your estate
  - Whether some assets would be best placed in a trust for asset protection purposes.
  These are important decisions to make and you should seek legal advice to make sure your estate is structured in the best way for you and your beneficiaries.
  
  Read through our Wills Checklist to see if you’ve got everything covered.
- Can You Store My Will?
- Yes we can. Our specialist storage facility ensures your Will is kept secure from the risk of theft, fire or water damage. It also means it’s easily accessed after your death, giving you peace of mind and making things easier for your loved ones.
  
  This service is free for our standard, bespoke and Wills Assured clients.
- Meet The Team
- Our team has decades of experience helping people prepare, amend and execute Wills. We’re regularly appointed as executors and are very experienced in estate administration.
  
  We also have experts in trust administration and tax compliance, which means we have everything you need to plan effectively.
  
  We have considerable experience in complex estates and frequently work with international and high net worth clients.
  
  Meet Our Wills Solicitors