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Where there’s a Will, there’s a way to protect your family’s future.
We offer set fees for standard wills, with a bespoke fee for more complex situations and requirements.
All prices are suitable for either your first Will or to update an existing Will.
Please contact us for a free initial consultation to discuss your requirements.
Our fees can vary depending on the complexity of your situation and requirements, but the below are typical prices for our Lasting Power of Attorney service:
Does not include registration fee with the Office of the Public Guardian
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Create a Will to protect your family and assets. Without one, the law decides how your estate is shared and who should be guardians to your children. The outcome is often unfair and can lead to broken homes and damaged relationships.
We’re a friendly team of expert Will writers, and we’re proud to have been protecting our local community for 30 years. We create legally-binding Wills which work for you and your family across a range of scenarios.
Let’s get your family and assets protected.
When making a Will there are three options – make a DIY Will yourself, use a professional Will Writing service, or go to a solicitor. Using a professional Will Writing service is considered the best of both worlds, because you get a high-quality, professional document that will stand up in court without the extra cost of using a solicitor. Read on to learn the difference between a homemade DIY Will, a Professional Will Writer, and a solicitor – or click the button below to see our full price list.
Homemade ‘DIY’ Will
Making a Will yourself with a template is very cheap, but there’s a reason for this – it may not be legally valid. Without Will writing experience, it’s easy to miss out important clauses, instructions, and additional wording which is necessary to make your instructions valid across all scenarios. If exclusion clauses are left out or written incorrectly, this can lead to unwanted parties making successful claims on your Will after you pass away, and your loved ones missing out on their rightful inheritance. On top of this, trying to write your own Will is a lot of hassle!
For such an important document, it’s recommended you resist the temptation to make a cheap, homemade Will, as you could put your family and estate at risk by making a document that isn’t legally binding.
Professional Will Writer
Professional Will Writers are highly trained and experienced specialists who understand the intricacies of writing a Will. They’ll guide you through the process and explain the key points and instructions that should be included. They’ll then write your Will accurately and professionally, using appropriate wording to ensure your document is legally valid and that it holds up in court across all scenarios – to protect your family and estate no matter what happens.
Not all Will Writers are equal in terms of quality and experience. We’ve been writing Wills for our local community for 30 years, and our writers are regulated and accredited members of the Institute of Professional Willwriters – so you can be confident you’ll receive a high-quality, professional Will at an affordable price.
Solicitor
Solicitors are the most expensive option, but they do have their place. If your estate is particularly large and complex then you may need to use a solicitor. For most people, this isn’t necessary, but we’re happy to look at your case for free and advise you on whether you’ll need to go down the solicitor route.
Remember, our Will Writers are professionals who specialise in writing legally-binding Wills. For normal to moderately complex estates, our professional Will Writing service is the way to go, because you’ll still receive the same high-quality Will as you would with a solicitor but for a fraction of the cost.
We offer set fees for standard wills, with a bespoke fee for more complex situations and requirements.
All prices are suitable for either your first Will or to update an existing Will.
Please contact us for a free initial consultation to discuss your requirements.
Our fees can vary depending on the complexity of your situation and requirements, but the below are typical prices for our Lasting Power of Attorney service:
Does not include registration fee with the Office of the Public Guardian
Let’s look at some of the instructions you’ll likely want to include in your Will. We’ll explain each of these in detail during your appointment and make sure you understand the implications of your decisions.
No matter who you are, you should get advice when making your Will. But if one or more of these situations applies to you, then seeking professional advice is even more important:
We love our job because morally we know we’re doing a good thing. Intestacy rules are there to bring some order after death, but they’re certainly not fair. We understand how painful and cruel it can be for your family if you haven’t made a Will, or if your Will doesn’t do what it’s supposed to.
The difference between Michael Usher Wills and many other Will writing services is that we sit down with you and discuss exactly what you’re looking to achieve. Your Will is possibly the most important document you’ll ever make, and we give it the attention it deserves.
We talk you through the implications of your decisions so you fully understand what your document is designed to do. Then we focus on wording it in such a way that it will work across all possible scenarios. We ensure there are no contradictions within the instructions that could one day be challenged in court.
Not all Wills are made equal. We make sure you receive a legally-binding document that will protect your family and your hard-earned assets.
We’re a family-run business, and we’re proud to have been protecting our local community for 30 years. We’re also members of the ‘Institute of Professional Willwriters’, so you can be confident our service is of the highest quality. We look forward to helping you and giving you the peace of mind you need to enjoy life.
There are ‘do it yourself’ Will writing services which simply provide a template and leave you to it. But be warned, your family may not be protected if you go down this route.
A Will is a legal document. One day, it may have to hold up in court under the scrutiny of a lawyer, and across different scenarios. It’s common for self-made Wills not to be valid because mistakes can be made, crucial information can be missed, and instructions can be worded incorrectly. Having a self-made Will can be like having no Will at all.
For a document that holds so much responsibility for your family’s future, it’s just not worth the risk. It’s also extremely time-consuming to write your own Will and you may get frustrated, which increases the chances of mistakes being made.
And by the way, we didn’t include this section just to strong-arm your custom. We genuinely believe that self-made Wills put families at risk, and the advice we’ve given you here is the same advice we give to our closest friends.