A valid will lets you choose who inherits your property, money, digital assets and personal items—and who will care for any minor children. If you rely on the law’s default rules instead, you may unintentionally:
At Expert Wills, a trained, insured will-writer will:
That way, you get total peace of mind knowing your wishes will be carried out exactly as you intend.
If you die intestate without a valid will, UK law applies a rigid hierarchy that can exclude unmarried partners and step-children. Your assets automatically pass to nearest relatives in a fixed order: spouse or civil partner first, then children, parents, siblings and so on. This outcome can leave loved ones unprovided for or even force social services to make decisions about who cares for your minor children. At Expert Wills, we draft clear, legally binding wills tailored to your circumstances, so your chosen beneficiaries are protected and your family isn’t left in limbo.
A will takes effect only after your death by setting out how you want your estate distributed among your beneficiaries. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) operates during your lifetime by giving chosen attorneys the legal authority to manage your affairs if you lose mental capacity. There are two LPAs—Property & Financial Affairs LPA to handle your money, and Health & Welfare LPA to make health and care decisions. At Expert Wills, we can prepare both your will and LPAs together, ensuring your affairs are fully protected and your wishes are carried out without delay or complexity.
DIY will kits might seem like a quick fix, but without professional guidance you risk unclear wording, missed legal formalities and unintended tax bills. Even a single error could leave your estate tied up in costly disputes or cause the entire will to be declared invalid. At Expert Wills, our insured experts make every clause watertight and ensure each signature and witness meets legal standards, and we handle any necessary trusts or guardianship plans correctly so you avoid gaps or loopholes that could undermine your wishes.
At Expert Wills, we routinely include business succession plans in your will—drafting share transfers, directorship appointments and trust provisions. We also cover digital assets (social media accounts, cryptocurrency wallets and cloud storage services), and we can add charitable legacies with clear directions and all legal formalities managed on your behalf. This ensures you avoid uncertainty, protect your beneficiaries and leave a lasting legacy exactly as you intend.
While English law doesn’t recognise a single “joint” will signed by both partners, at Expert Wills we prepare mirror wills—two separate but identical documents that leave each estate first to the surviving spouse and then to your chosen beneficiaries—so you each retain complete flexibility to update your own will in future. Our specialists will ensure both documents are perfectly aligned, legally sound and easy to amend, giving you and your partner peace of mind that your wishes remain protected together and individually.
At Expert Wills, we handle all amendments—whether by adding a formally executed codicil for minor changes or by revoking and drafting a new will—to keep your estate plan clear and legally valid, and we recommend a full review every three to five years or after any major life event (marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, moving home or receiving a significant inheritance). Our specialists will guide you through each update to ensure your will always reflects your evolving circumstances and remains watertight.
At Expert Wills, we aim to prepare a straightforward draft within 7–10 working days of receiving your instructions. If you need it urgently, we can often provide a draft in as little as 24–48 hours. This means most clients are ready to sign within one to two weeks of their initial meeting; for larger or more complex estates, allow up to around four weeks from first appointment to final executed document.
At Expert Wills, our fees for a single will range from £200 to £350, and for a couple’s mirror wills from £350 to £600. The final cost depends on whether you add trust provisions, which may increase the fee; amendments by codicil cost between £100 and £200, and highly complex estates may incur further charges—our transparent pricing means there are no hidden fees.
At Expert Wills, you can appoint up to four executors—trusted relatives, close friends or our professional team—to handle probate, settle debts and distribute your estate exactly as you intend. It is perfectly legal for an executor to also be a beneficiary as long as they are willing and able to perform the role; our specialists will help you choose the right combination of personal contacts and professional support, confirm everyone’s responsibilities and provide clear, watertight instructions to all executors.
A valid will in England and Wales must be signed in front of two independent adult witnesses, over 18, of sound mind and not beneficiaries or married to anyone benefiting under the will. Executors may serve as witnesses only if they are not beneficiaries. At Expert Wills, we can provide qualified staff to act as independent witnesses in our office or during a home visit, ensuring every legal formality is met.
We recommend storing the wet-ink original will in a secure location, and at Expert Wills we offer free first-year storage in our fire-protected vault with optional annual renewals—your will is safe from loss or damage and released only to your authorised executors. Alternatively, you can lodge your will with the Probate Service or keep it in a home fireproof safe. Just be sure your executors know exactly where to find it, and we’ll remind you where it is.
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