Services in: Will Writing Services Make A Will Online Wills Assured Make a Living Will Wills Guide Trusts Personal Wills, Trusts & Estates Will Writing Services Making a Will ensures that when you die, your estate is dealt with according to your wishes. With effective planning, a Will can also make sure your loved ones are also provided for in a tax-efficient way. Our solicitors can help you write a Will to: Make sure your money goes to the people you want it to go to Minimise inheritance tax Name trusted people as executors to sort out your affairs when you die Appoint legal guardians for any children who are still minors Reflect changes in your life circumstances, such as marriage or divorce, or the birth of children or grandchildren Ensure gifts of personal items are left to the right people Set up trusts and make gifts to charity. If you don’t make a Will, the law will divide your estate according to what is known as the rules of intestacy. These rules are very rigid and may not reflect what you’d like to happen to your wealth, or what is most tax-efficient. Our will writing service is easy to use and tailored to your needs. You can make a will online, by post, by phone or in person. We can store your Will and offer free amendments as part of our Wills Assured service. We also act as executors for many clients, and have administered thousands of estates. We can also help you make a Lasting Power of Attorney to give someone you trust the authority to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity later in life. Our partner-led team has experts in wills, probate, trusts, estate planning and tax. We regularly deal with complex and high-value estates, often with international assets, and we understand the unique challenges this can present. Call the team today on 0370 1500 100 or use our online form and we’ll call you back. Instruct our solicitors by post, phone, online or in person Advice on all relevant tax planning and protection issues Manage overseas assets and liaise with any experts used abroad Experience with all types of wills from really simple to complex 0370 1500 100 Or we can call you back at a time of your choice Request a call back Phone lines open 24/7, 365 days a year Contact us today And let us know how we can help Freephone 0370 1500 100 Prefer not to call? Use our form Your name* Your email* Your phone number* How can we help?* Enquiry type Will Writing Services Wills Assured Make a Living Will This data will only be used by Irwin Mitchell for processing your query and for no other purpose. Gillian Coverley Partner Meet the team
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 Irwin Mitchell are a very professional, trustworthy and straightforward company to deal with. I would recommend them to anyone." Frank Clayton, client