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 £275 plus VAT.

Please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances.

“We first used Wadsworths solicitors back in 2000 to write a Will, excellent service with explanations along the way. We have since used them in 2013 and most recently in 2024 to bring our will up to date and put in place the Power of Attorney, even though we have moved from Birmingham to Cornwall, there was no problems encountered, a very obliging company making sure all needs are met and fully explained.”

Review Solicitors, January 2025

Wills & LPAs 
Wills & LPAs

“After dealing with Wadsworths solicitors sorting out my parents Wills and Power of Attorney, I decided there was no place better to go to sort out mine and my husbands. Dealt with Michael who is so approachable and friendly and clearly explains everything in detail with no legal jargon so you understand everything involved, would definitely recommend to everyone”

Google Reviews, December 2024

Wills & LPAs 
Wills & LPAs

“My wife and I can highly recommend Michael Wadsworth. He set up new Wills for us and LPA’s for us and our 2 daughters. Michael was very professional, extremely helpful, very affable and patient with us. Nothing was too much trouble for him. We really could not have done this without his help and “direction”.”

December 2024

Wills & LPAs 
Wills & LPAs

“I am extremely pleased that I decided to use Wadsworths to produce my Will. The whole process was made very easy by Mike Wadsworth with any queries being answered in a straightforward and understandable manner. Highly recommended.”

Review Solicitors, December 2024

Wills 
Wills

“Where there’s a Will……
Excellent service drafting our Wills. Very friendly and lots of good advice. Answered all of our questions with clarity and understanding. Highly recommended.”

Review Solicitors, December 2024

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

Tamworth Receptionist

k.jones@wadsworthslaw.co.uk

 

 

Sarah Mahoney

Probate Caseworker

s.mahoney@wadsworthslaw.co.uk

 

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