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Wills & Estate Planning

Expert guidance to protect your legacy and secure your family's future.

Should I Make a Will?

Your will is your only way of expressing your wishes when you are no longer here to speak for yourself. From your directions about your funeral, to the appointment of guardians for your children (or pets!), and of course how you would like your worldly goods dealt with and by whom, your will should say it all.

Additionally, writing a will enables you to help minimise inheritance tax and protect and preserve assets for your loved ones.

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Our Approach

The laws of intestacy apply and that can be complicated. They can overlook the many different family dynamics in the UK; it's not uncommon for our families to involve multiple marriages, divorces, children, step-children and unmarried partnerships.

The Government has a helpful tool which shows you who benefits depending upon a person's family situation.

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Our Pricing Plans

At Wills In Plain English, we offer a comprehensive range of will writing and estate planning services to ensure your wishes are clearly outlined and legally secured.

Whether you need a simple will, complex estate planning, or updates to existing documents, we provide expert, confidential advice every step of the way. Explore our service options below to find the right solution for you and your family.

Standard Will
£300/INDIVIDUAL

A standard will ensures that your wishes are clearly documented, protecting your estate and loved ones. Whether you're an individual or a couple looking for two ‘mirror wills’, we offer expert guidance and preparation.

Codicil
£150

A codicil allows you to make minor updates or changes to your existing will without the need for a complete rewrite. This is a simple and cost-effective way to ensure your will reflects your current wishes.

Letter Of Wishes
£50/INDIVIDUAL

A Letter of Wishes provides additional, non-binding guidance for your executors and loved ones on how you'd like your estate or personal belongings to be managed. It can be prepared for individuals or couples.

Joint Property Severance
£100

Severing a joint property ensures that your share of jointly owned property is passed on according to your will, rather than automatically going to the co-owner. This legal service is key in comprehensive estate planning.

Estate Planning (Including preparation of Wills & Trusts)
From £500/INDIVIDUAL

or £150 Per Hour (no documents produced)

For more complex estate needs, our estate planning service includes the preparation of wills, trusts, and advice on how best to manage your estate for the future. We tailor our service to your unique situation.

Our Pricing Plans

At Wills In Plain English, we offer a comprehensive range of will writing and estate planning services to ensure your wishes are clearly outlined and legally secured.

Whether you need a simple will, complex estate planning, or updates to existing documents, we provide expert, confidential advice every step of the way. Explore our service options below to find the right solution for you and your family.

Standard Will
£500/Couple

Two 'Mirror Wills'

A standard will ensures that your wishes are clearly documented, protecting your estate and loved ones. Whether you're an individual or a couple looking for two ‘mirror wills’, we offer expert guidance and preparation.

Codicil
£150

A codicil allows you to make minor updates or changes to your existing will without the need for a complete rewrite. This is a simple and cost-effective way to ensure your will reflects your current wishes.

Letter Of Wishes
£80/couple

A Letter of Wishes provides additional, non-binding guidance for your executors and loved ones on how you'd like your estate or personal belongings to be managed. It can be prepared for individuals or couples.

Joint Property Severance
£100

Severing a joint property ensures that your share of jointly owned property is passed on according to your will, rather than automatically going to the co-owner. This legal service is key in comprehensive estate planning.

Estate Planning (Including preparation of Wills & Trusts)
From £750/couple

or £150 Per Hour (no documents produced)

For more complex estate needs, our estate planning service includes the preparation of wills, trusts, and advice on how best to manage your estate for the future. We tailor our service to your unique situation.

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How We Can Help

Ensuring that everyone receives care throughout their life journey is crucial. Here's a streamlined breakdown of how we can support you through the process. This structured approach aims to guide you seamlessly, providing clarity, support, and peace of mind at every stage of your journey.

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Stage one:

Initial Contact

Whether via phone, face-to-face, Teams, or Zoom, we start with an introductory meeting to discuss your needs and provide a cost estimate. This can also be facilitated through email communication and appropriate signposting.

Stage two:

In-Depth Analysis and Initial Proposal

In the second stage, we delve deeper into your requirements, discussing your family tree and presenting an initial proposal tailored to your wishes and objectives.

Stage three: 

Draft Review and Confirmation

Moving to the third stage, we provide you with a draft will to review, ensuring that your understanding and desires are accurately reflected.

Stage Four:

Signing of the Will

Once you're satisfied, we proceed to the signing of the will, followed by its secure storage. We also register it with the National Will Register and schedule follow-up appointments to address any future amendments.

Stage Five:

Future Planning

Finally, we engage in discussions regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney, ensuring comprehensive coverage of your future needs and decisions.

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