Wills

Making a Will is one of the most important steps that a person can take in their life – yet it is one that a staggeringly high number neglect to do before they die. 

The effects of not making a Will, known as Intestacy, can be unpredictable and often result in legacies and inheritances not going to those people to whom you would have wished. This is particularly so given the prevalence of second marriages and step families.

Making a Will can often be complex and there are fertile grounds for making mistakes. This is one of the reasons why DIY Will kits and non-regulated Will Writing firms are so discouraged, as one error in the drafting or execution of the Will can lead to quite unexpected, and often devastating outcomes, and can often lead to fall-outs amongst surviving family members.

Reviewing a Will is equally as important, and it is recommended that a Will is reviewed every 2 years (or whenever there is a change in your family circumstances), to ensure that it remains appropriate. This is to ensure that, where necessary, wills are updated to keep pace with changes in family life, such as births, deaths and marriages, which may affect how your current Will deals with your legacy. 

At Wadsworths, we have been helping the local community arrange their financial affairs since 1986, and presently hold in excess of 35,000 Wills in our Will Bank.  We have particular expertise in advising clients on how best to ensure that the right people inherit their estate when they die, as well as that the right funeral arrangements are put in place. You will also be safe in the knowledge that your Will has been drafted and executed by a firm of Solicitors, properly regulated and with particular expertise in this field.

Moreover, we are able to assist in providing advice in ensuring that clients’ financial affairs are managed in such a way as to minimise liability for Inheritance Tax. This will often be with the input of an external firm of Financial Planners.  For further information regarding Inheritance Tax, please click here.

The cost of a Will is kept deliberately low in the hope of encouraging as many people as possible make a Will, or to keep their existing will updated.

We also offer a free, no-obligation Will-Review service, where you can come and have a chat with one of our staff, to discuss whether your present Will ensures that your final wishes are still provided for. 

 

Prices:

Wills start at £300 plus VAT.

Please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances.

Superb Service from Wadsworths!!
My wife and I have now used Wadsworths for a sale and purchase of two separate houses, our Wills (which are a little complicated), and our Power of Attorneys.

Mike and the rest of the team have been absolutely fantastic each time with a friendly, professional and thorough service which has been greatly appreciated. In fact at one stage we inadvertently set Mike a time critical challenge regarding our Wills and he got it all done for us super quickly which was a big weight of our minds.

Thoroughly recommend Wadsworths to anyone!!

Review Solicitors, May 2025

Wills, LPAs and Conveyancing 
Wills, LPAs and Conveyancing

“Many thanks to Michael Wadsworth for his professional and helpful advice regarding writing my new Will. His knowledge and expertise made the whole process so straightforward and his team handled the all the paperwork with speed and efficiency.”

May 2025

Wills 
Wills

“We approached Mike Wadsworth to help us update our Wills in a text that would be legible and with a minimum of jargon and lawyer-speak. He certainly came up with the goods!”

Review Solicitors, May 2025

Wills 
Wills

Excellent Service
I saw an advert for Wadsworths in our local magazine and so decided to contact them about making a Will. The team got back to me straight away to book an appointment, outlining the fees and documentation that I would need. The appointment went really well – the team were welcoming and my solicitor was really friendly, immediately putting me at ease as making a Will can be quite daunting. Michael was professional and swift – I had a draft copy of my Will emailed to me within the week and this correctly expressed my wishes. The follow-up appointment to sign the will was quick and simple, and a copy of this was sent to me on the same day. I would highly recommend Wadsworths.”

Review Solicitors, May 2025

Wills 
Wills

Excellent Service
We recently Mike to write our Wills, and we were really pleased with the service we received. From the very beginning, Mike was professional and approachable. He took the time to understand our individual needs and guided us clearly through the process, making something that initially felt daunting feel straightforward. We would highly recommend Wadsworths Solicitors to anyone looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and compassionate solicitor to help with Will writing.”

Review Solicitors, April 2025

Wills 
Wills

Meet Our Wills Team

The Wills department is supervised by Michael Wadsworth (Director). 

Kelsi Jones

Wills and LPA Assistant

kelsi.jones@wadsworthslaw.co.uk

 

 

Kara Jones

New Business Assistant - Private Client

k.jones@wadsworthslaw.co.uk

 

 

Sarah Mahoney

Probate Caseworker

s.mahoney@wadsworthslaw.co.uk

 

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