Wills - what we offer
We offer a comprehensive Will writing and estate planning service. Our professional staff are members of the Society of Will Writers, which means we are fully insured, receive regular training and abide by the Society’s code of conduct. We take great pride in making the process of getting your affairs in order, as simple and straightforward as possible.
What does the process involve?
- Initial telephone consultation – we’ll call you for a brief discussion about your requirements and to arrange an appointment
- Appointment confirmation email – this will include our terms of business, full list of fees, information to think about and a letter, confirming our meeting
- Will and LPA consultation – usually lasting between 1.5 and 2.5 hours, we’ll discuss your requirements, offer advice and take instructions for your Wills and/or Lasting Powers of Attorney, either at your home or via a Zoom video call
- Draft documents – your documents will be sent to you to check and ensure you are happy with the contents. If any changes are needed, please let us know and we’ll be happy to do this
- Attestation – your documents will either be posted to you, with clear instructions as to how they should be signed and witnessed, or we will arrange a time to deliver your documents and supervise the attestation, in person
- Keeping your documents safe - we offer professional document storage for a small annual fee. Includes free, simple changes to your Will/s and online registration with Certainty the National Will Register. Click here to find out more.
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