Wills, LPAs and probate support · London
Will Writing
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Wills, mirror wills, lasting powers of attorney, trusts and probate support for London families. Fixed fees from £150, home visits in every borough, and urgent appointments when time is short.
Fixed fees from £150 · Home visits London-wide · Free first conversation
Our services
Will Writing and Estate Planning Services
Single Will
Professionally drafted single wills for London individuals and families. Legally valid, properly witnessed documents that ensure your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are protected.
See the serviceMirror Wills
Mirror wills for couples in London: matching wills that leave everything to each other and then to chosen beneficiaries. Cost-effective, legally robust protection for married couples and civil partners.
See the serviceLasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) services for London residents, covering both property and financial affairs, and health and welfare LPAs. Essential planning for loss of mental capacity, drafted and registered correctly.
See the serviceTrust Planning
Trust planning for London families: protective property trusts, discretionary trusts, and life interest trusts. Expert advice on using trusts to protect assets, reduce inheritance tax, and ensure your estate reaches the right people.
See the serviceEstate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning for London individuals and families. Strategic advice covering wills, trusts, LPAs, inheritance tax mitigation, gifting strategies, and asset protection, tailored to your complete financial picture.
See the serviceProbate Support
Probate support services for London families dealing with estates after bereavement. From obtaining the grant of probate to full estate administration, with professional support at a difficult time.
See the serviceCommon questions
Will Writing in London: Common Questions
What happens if I die without a will in London?
You die intestate, and the Intestacy Rules distribute your estate — not your wishes. Unmarried partners receive nothing regardless of how long you've lived together. Children from previous relationships may be excluded. Your home could pass to the wrong person. A will is the only mechanism that ensures your estate goes where you intend.
How does the process work?
You tell us your situation and we arrange a consultation, at your home or by phone or video, whichever suits. We take your instructions, draft the will, and send it to you to read through and amend. Once you are happy with it we take you through the signing appointment, which has to happen in person with two witnesses present at the same time.
How much does a will cost in London?
A single will costs £150–£350 and mirror wills for a couple range from £250–£550 for the pair. Costs depend on complexity — straightforward wills sit at the lower end, while those involving trusts, business assets, or blended families require more detailed drafting. You get a fixed-fee quote before any work begins.
How quickly can a will be written?
Most wills are drafted within 3–7 working days of the consultation, and the whole process from first contact to a signed will usually takes one to two weeks. Where there is real urgency — a serious diagnosis, imminent surgery, or a sudden decline — we prioritise the appointment and can often draft and complete a will within a day.
Do you visit people at home or in hospital?
Yes. We cover every London borough and most appointments happen at the client's home, including evenings and weekends. We also attend hospitals, hospices and care homes, which matters because the signing has to be done in person with two witnesses physically present.
Do I need a solicitor or a will writer?
Both can produce a valid will. Solicitors are regulated by the SRA. Will writing itself is not a regulated activity in England and Wales, so the practical difference is experience and the complexity of your estate rather than the job title. For estates involving overseas property, contentious family situations, or substantial business assets, a solicitor is generally advisable, and we will tell you plainly when your situation calls for one.
Why this matters
When to Make or Update Your Will
The triggers are predictable: buying a property, having a child, a parent's health declining. But most families act only after something has already gone wrong.
A will takes two weeks to complete. An LPA takes five months to register. A grant of probate on an intestate estate takes six months or more. Every day without the right documents in place is a risk your family carries for you.
Buying a Home Together
Unmarried partners have zero rights under the Intestacy Rules. A will protects your partner's right to your shared home.
Mirror wills for couples →Children Under 18
Without a will, a court decides who raises your children if both parents die. A will names their guardian.
Single wills with guardianship →A Growing Estate
London property values mean most families exceed the £325k IHT threshold. Planning now can reduce or eliminate the bill.
Estate planning review →A Parent in Declining Health
An LPA must be registered while capacity exists. Once it is lost, the application cannot be made at all.
Lasting power of attorney →Why use this service
Why Choose Us
Fixed fees from £150
Quoted in full before any work startsDrafted in 3 to 7 days
Faster when the situation is urgentSigning done properly
Two witnesses, in person, done rightHome visits London-wide
Evenings and weekends includedDrafted Around Your Estate
A template asks what you own. We ask how it is held, who depends on it, and what happens if someone dies first. A cohabiting couple with a shared mortgage, a Hampstead family facing a seven-figure IHT exposure and a business owner with shareholder obligations need three different wills, not three copies of one.
The Signing Handled With You
Most home-made wills fail at execution, not drafting. Video witnessing ended on 31 January 2024, so two witnesses must now be physically present at the same time, and a witness who inherits loses their gift. We take you through the signing rather than emailing a document and wishing you luck.
Plain About What We Are
Will writing is not a regulated activity in England and Wales and we are not a firm of solicitors. Where an estate genuinely needs one, because of overseas property, a likely dispute, or substantial business assets, we say so rather than take the work.
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