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Wills
A Will is the document that turns what you want into what actually happens.
Without a valid Will, the law decides who inherits your estate — not you. The intestacy rules follow a fixed order that takes no account of your relationships, your blended family, your unmarried partner, or the child who needs more support than the others.
A properly drafted Will puts that decision back in your hands. It names the people who will carry out your wishes, sets out who inherits what, appoints guardians for children under 18, and can build in the protections your family circumstances call for.
We take the time to understand your family before we draft anything. That means asking about the things a standard questionnaire misses: second marriages, estranged relatives, business interests, property abroad, a beneficiary who may struggle to manage a lump sum. The Will we produce reflects your family as it actually is.
What this covers
- A full review of your circumstances
- Family, assets, existing documents and anything that needs particular care.
- Clear, plain-English drafting
- You will understand every clause in your Will before you sign it.
- Guardianship provisions
- Naming who cares for your children, and how they are supported financially.
- Executor guidance
- Choosing people who can realistically do the job, and explaining what it involves.
- Trust provisions where appropriate
- Protection built into the Will itself, rather than bolted on later.
- Secure storage and registration
- So your Will can be found when it is needed.
Common questions
Wills, answered plainly
- What happens if I die without a Will?
- Your estate is distributed under the intestacy rules. These follow a fixed statutory order that may exclude an unmarried partner entirely, divide an estate in ways you would not have chosen, and pass money outright to a child at 18 regardless of whether that is appropriate.
- I already have a Will. Does it need looking at?
- Probably, if it predates a marriage, divorce, house move, business sale, or the birth of a child or grandchild. Marriage revokes a Will in England and Wales unless it was made in contemplation of that marriage. We would always suggest a review every five years, or sooner after a significant life change.
- Can I just use an online Will?
- You can, and for a genuinely simple estate it may be adequate. The difficulty is that an online form cannot spot the issue you did not know to mention — a vulnerable beneficiary, a potential inheritance tax exposure, a property owned as joint tenants that will pass outside your Will entirely.
Related
Often planned alongside
Trust Planning
Trust structures designed to protect assets and provide for future generations.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Put trusted people in place to make important decisions if you are unable to make them yourself.
Inheritance Tax Planning
Understand your exposure and explore legitimate strategies for reducing it.
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Planning for tomorrow starts today.
You don’t need to have all the answers. That’s what we’re here for. Let’s start with a conversation about your family, your assets and what matters most to you.