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Expert Will Writing Service in Bristol

At Bristol Will Writing, we provide expertly crafted Wills, rooted in timeless values. Our premium handover–service sets us apart, enabling your money and assets to be transferred to your beneficiaries quickly and easily, compared to the often complicated processes that come with standard Wills and automated solutions. We are an approved partner of CILEX, the UK's most recognised professional association and governing body for over 21,000 Chartered Legal Executive Lawyers and other legal practitioners and paralegals.

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Bristol Will Writing combines quality advice with unique technology to better protect families when their loved ones pass. We know the best way to pass on instructions to the next generation, so that they do not face the common issues that is often associated with probate.

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At Bristol Will Writing, we offer a range of services to help you create a legally binding will that reflects your wishes. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing personalised, quality advice to ensure your assets are protected and your loved ones are taken care of.

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Discover the Importance of Will Writing for Protecting Your Loved Ones

Are you aware of how crucial it is to have a will in place? Many individuals overlook this essential step in securing their family's future. At Bristol Will Writing, we're dedicated to highlighting the significance of will writing for safeguarding your loved ones' interests. Without a legally valid will, the distribution of your assets may not reflect your true intentions. This can lead to undue stress and financial strain for your family during a time of loss. We're here to help you navigate this important process with ease and confidence. At Bristol Will Writing, our expert team offers comprehensive services to craft a will that accurately represents your desires and provides peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Let us assist you in making this important decision to protect your family's future.

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Your appointment will be with a qualified* Will Writer who will discuss your personal situation and wishes. They will provide advice and prepare your personalised report on options. Only when you are completely satisfied to proceed payment will be required. Contact us today for more information.

Everything about our process – from pricing, speaking to a qualified Will-writer, to details-checking, to our free video-witnessing service – is designed to make it simple. Within seven days of your instruction you can be all-done with fully-bound Will in hand. However, the key is to take the time you need to make sure your will reflects your wishes.

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There are various reasons as to why people put off making a Will. You might think you don’t need to worry about it just yet, or perhaps you assume you don’t need a Will because you’re married. Or maybe it just seems a bit morbid. Our Will writing solicitors are here to make the process as stress-free and easy as possible.

Why do I need a Will?

If you fail to leave a valid Will (known as intestacy ), you risk your estate being distributed in a way you wouldn’t have intended, as well as potentially leaving your loved ones with a lot of extra work, confusion and potential for conflict when you are gone.

Many people misunderstand how inheritance works. You may not realise, for example, that a partner you’re not married to has no automatic legal entitlement to inherit, even if you lived together.

How much does it cost to write a Will?

If you wish to instruct one of our expert Will Writers to write your Will, our prices are below and exclude VAT :

• Single Codicil: from £330
• Joint Codicils: from £415
• Single Will: from £415
• Mirror Wills: from £615
• Single Trust Will: from £615
• Mirror Trust Wills: from £830
• Severance of Tenancy: from £250

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How can I retrieve a Will from you?

If you would like to request a copy or the original of a Will that was written by Barcan+Kirby , simply fill out this form and we will retrieve the document for you. You can request your own Will or that of a loved one.

Our Wills expertise

We are proud of the fact that many of our Will Writers are members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) . Several also hold the STEP Advanced Certificate in advising vulnerable clients and the STEP Advanced Certificate in Wills Preparation . We are also Lexcel accredited by the Law Society and independently regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

Our experienced, friendly Will writing solicitors have a wealth of knowledge in preparing a range of Wills. From the most straightforward, to those involving trusts and other complex issues. We make it as stress-free as possible to get a Will that ensures your estate and loved ones are taken care of in the future.

As well as drafting new Wills, we can also review your existing Will. Our Will writers can check that it reflects your wishes, complies with legal requirements and minimises potential tax liabilities. This can be especially important if you’ve gone through a major change of circumstances, i.e. buying a new home, getting married or divorced, or having children.

The importance of making a Will should never be underestimated. As well as allowing you to choose who will receive your property, personal possessions and other assets when you die, you can nominate an executor of your Will to deal with your estate, appoint guardians to care for your children and specify your funeral arrangements.

Having a Will relieves your family of having to make important decisions at what will be a distressing time.

Storing your Will

Once you have signed your Will, we can store it for you free of charge. All you need to do is return the original signed Will to us and we will send you a copy to retain with your papers.

You should let your executors and loved ones know where the original is being kept as they will need this for Probate when the time comes.

How our Will writing solicitors can help you

If you need to write or update your Will, our friendly, experienced solicitors in Bristol and South Gloucestershire can help. We’ll take time to listen to your circumstances to help you compile a list of assets and liabilities. Our solicitors will then prepare a Will that is carefully conceived and legally compliant.

We offer fixed-fee Wills for straightforward estates. For more complex and high value estates, we offer a competitive hourly rate for our Will making services.

Having a well-drafted Will in place is the only way to ensure that the things you own – your house, money, possessions, and other assets, known collectively as your ‘estate’ – will be passed to those you really care about. Be aware that any debts you own will need to be dealt with after you have died, too.

Knowing that you have a valid Will in place gives peace of mind that you’ve not only put the right plans in place, but also that the difficult process of dealing with your possessions should be easier and far more straightforward for those you leave behind. In fact, clients whose Wills we have prepared tell us that they feel relieved to have got that aspect of their affairs in order.

There are many lifetime events that trigger the need for a Will, including marriage, having children and buying property. Even if you don’t have substantial assets, it’s important that you protect those close to you.

Speak to our specialist Will solicitors about drafting your Will now and updating it as your situation changes.

Dying without having made a Will leads to far more uncertainty as far as the distribution of assets is concerned, as your estate will be divided according to the rules of intestacy. These intestacy rules dictate the order in which those close to the person who has died should receive parts of their estate. Intestacy generally favours spouses and civil partners, followed by children of the deceased, then grandchildren, parents, siblings and other close relatives, depending on the circumstances.

So, the real risk in not making a Will is that the intestacy rules will lead to an outcome that is different to the one you would have liked. For example, if you live with a partner you are not married to, they will typically have no right to inherit under the rules of intestacy. Or, if you have separated from your spouse but not yet divorced, they could inherit most or all of your estate, even if this would not have been your intention.

One other important point to bear in mind is that intestacy rules also apply where someone has made a Will but that Will doesn’t deal with all of their estate – a situation known as ‘partial intestacy’.

The absence of a Will leads to the application of quite complex rules about who is entitled to what, and in what circumstances.

These intestacy rules entitle a spouse or a civil partner to inherit some of the assets of a person who has died, but there are specific rules about how much of the estate that person should receive. Major factors in who inherits will be the value of the estate and whether or not there are any surviving children. There may also be restrictions on a person’s entitlement to inherit the family home, depending on the form of ownership of that property.

The intestacy rules are extensive and nuanced. And you should be aware that they do not entitle close friends, carers, partners who are not married or in a civil partnership, or relations by marriage, to inherit anything. It’s something to bear in mind if you haven’t yet made a Will.

If you are concerned about the way in which intestacy could affect your family, we recommend speaking with one of our Will making solicitors in Bristol. They will explain the rules and help you take the right steps towards protecting your loved ones’ future.

To be effective, a Will must be in writing and must be signed and witnessed. The person making the Will must also have been in sound mind at the time they made it, and must have understood the Will’s terms and effects.

Wills are sometimes challenged on the basis that they are invalid; in other words, where it’s alleged that there has been some sort of problem with the way in which the Will was entered into. A family member who has been left out of a Will, for example, might raise an argument that pressure had been put on the person making the Will to leave assets to others.

Where a Will is found to have been invalid, the rules of intestacy will usually apply, although in some cases an earlier and probably out-of-date Will can be enforced instead. Either situation could lead to people other than those specified in your (invalid) Will benefitting from your estate.

Of course, another problem with a Will that is, or is claimed to be, invalid is that this can cause tensions within families. In the most serious cases, the rifts caused by a dispute over a Will can be irreparable, especially where the various parties end up relying on court proceedings to resolve the dispute.

Our Wills solicitors offer fixed-fee Will making services covering advice on what should be included in your Will, and the drafting of the Will itself for straightforward estates.

For more complex estates, we may agree to work to an hourly rate, in which case we will always agree any work to be carried out in advance, so you always have a clear picture of the costs involved and can keep control of your expenditure.

Please feel free to contact a member of our Wills team in Bristol today for a quote for writing your Will.

The basic rule is that a Will is a private document that only becomes a public document – available for anyone to see – once a grant of probate is made. A grant of probate is the official legal confirmation that the executor of a Will has the authority to deal with the estate.

While the Will remains private, there is no specific right for a beneficiary to see it. However, we would always advise a beneficiary to ask the executor for a copy. Under normal circumstances, most executors will be happy to provide a copy of the Will to a beneficiary.

Your estate will pass as ‘ownerless property’ to the Crown. It will then be up to the Treasury Solicitor to administer it.

In this situation, people may choose to lay claim to a part of your estate by bringing legal action. This can allow more distant relatives or people you were not related to by blood or marriage, e.g. an unmarried partner, to claim an inheritance from your estate.

Intestate succession is the name given to a situation in which a person dies without having made a valid Will and where the law steps in to enable the estate to be distributed. Testate succession, on the other hand, is the far more straightforward process where beneficiaries receive the estate under the terms of a Will.

Even where a valid Will exists, it is still possible for people to challenge the Will under certain circumstances. Any dependant of the deceased who was excluded from the Will or is unhappy with the level of inheritance they received may be able to make a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

Commonly referred to as an Inheritance Act claim, this allows a spouse, civil partner, child still living at home or other dependant of the deceased to make a claim for ‘reasonable financial provision’ from the estate of the deceased. Exactly what may be considered reasonable financial provision will depend on the circumstances, but this can often be significant.

Inheritance Act claims can also be an option where the deceased did not leave a Will, allowing those not covered by the rules of intestacy to attempt to secure financial provision from the deceased’s estate.

No, not necessarily. If you wish to write a Will yourself, you can do so, but it’s very easy to make mistakes.

We strongly recommend that you take advice from a specialist Will solicitor who can ensure that your Will complies with legal requirements and is tax efficient.

An executor is legally bound to carry out your wishes and manage your financial matters after your death. You can appoint family members and beneficiaries as executors. Our Will solicitors can also act as executors.

This will depend entirely on the circumstances but is likely to take into account the financial support and other practical support the deceased would normally have provided to you, e.g. for accommodation, transport, living expenses and other costs, such as school or university fees.

Until probate has been granted, only the named Executors of a Will are legally entitled to view it. Once probate has been granted, the Will becomes a public document and anyone can apply to the relevant Probate Registry for a copy.

In practice, most Executors will usually be willing to allow those with an interest in the estate to see a copy before probate has been granted, but they are under no legal obligation to do so.

It is normal and perfectly legal for the Executor to also be a beneficiary. This is because people usually chose a close relative or trusted friend to be their Executor and they are also likely to want to leave a bequest to that person.

If there is more than one person acting as Executor, they will all need to agree on any actions they take in administering the deceased’s estate. This can cause conflicts if the Executors cannot agree on how to proceed.

This is one of the reasons many people choose to name a solicitor as an Executor, as they can provide trained, neutral advice on how to handle probate. A specialist probate solicitor can also be essential for mediating Executor disputes, allowing you to keep the probate process on track and ensure the deceased’s wishes are respected.

When is the right time to make a Will?

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To discuss your own Will, or the Will of someone else, contact our Will making solicitors in Bristol today. We work with people across Bristol and South Gloucestershire, from our offices in Bedminster , Bishopston ,  Kingswood , Bristol City Centre and Thornbury. We also advise clients from further afield, throughout England and Wales.

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Deciding what to put in your will is one of the most important decisions you will make. Bereavement is distressing for family members without the added worry over what they are to do to ensure that your wishes are followed.

Your will can cover your possessions, your finances, guardianship of your children, your funeral wishes and even who is to continue your business after your death.

Your executors (the people who deal with your will) have the authority to deal with all of these things and therefore the decision as to who shall be appointed should be considered carefully.

We at AMD Solicitors can offer guidance and advice on the contents of your will as long as the most efficient form of will in your circumstances. All advice is tailored to the individual as we believe that one size does not fit all.

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We knew we needed a shareholder’s agreement, however, whilst we are experts in the Private Medical Insurance (PMI) field, I would say we are rather uneducated when it comes to shareholders’ agreements. Therefore, we wanted professional advice from someone who would explain the agreement, and process in plain English. Something I’m pleased to say both you and Jack achieved.

During the process we had to change the goal posts and AMD took this in their stride. We believe any company who have multiple directors should have a shareholder’s agreement in place and any company looking for one, should be contacting AMD Solicitors to set it up.

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There are many ways you can plan for your children’s future, but how can you be certain which is right for you, your family and your estate? Here at Legacy Wills & Probate in Bristol, we can provide a complete service to suit your needs. Our leading probate solicitors in Bristol are able to assist you with every step of the process, from writing a will to planning for inheritance tax, creating a trust for your loved ones or even representing you in contentious probate cases.

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While it can be unpleasant to think about, planning for your loved one’s after your death, or dealing with a loved one’s estate after their death, is an essential process. Failing to plan, or carry out probate, can cause serious issues for your family and loved ones after your death.

Here at Legacy Wills & Probate, we’re proud to offer a complete range of wills, trusts and probate services. Whether you’re planning ahead, or looking to deal with a loved one’s estate as quickly as possible, our experienced team of probate solicitors in Bristol are here for you.

Will Writing Services Bristol

Will writing is often seen as an unpleasant process. However, it can save a lot of confusion, arguments and heartache after you’ve passed on. Having a legal, valid will can ensure that your property is split according to your wishes. It can also help to avoid any disputes between your beneficiaries.

At Legacy Wills & Probate, we understand that every individual and family is different. That’s why we offer a bespoke will writing service in Bristol, designed to suit your specific needs and requirements.

Whether you’re looking for practical will writing services, or advice on how best to split your estate, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our experienced, local team today.

Bloodline Planning Bristol

Inheritance tax can have a significant impact on the value of your estate. However, with careful planning, it’s possible to minimise the amount of inheritance tax payable on your estate. Our team of probate solicitors in Bristol are experts in bloodline planning, with the goal of reducing the amount of inheritance tax that you could be forced to pay.

Whether you’re looking to create a trust, take advantage of inheritance tax allowances or simply want peace of mind that your estate is as protected as possible, we can help. To discuss bloodline planning with our probate solicitors in Bristol, contact Legacy Wills & Probate today.

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Probate is the legal process of dealing with a person’s estate after their death. It can be a complex and time-consuming process, which is why our probate solicitors in Bristol are here to help.

We can assist you with every step of the probate process, from applying for probate and dealing with HMRC, to distributing the estate and dealing with any disputes that may arise.

We understand that probate can be a difficult time for everyone involved. That’s why we aim to make the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

Letters of Administration Bristol

If a person dies without leaving a valid will, their estate must be administered in accordance with the intestacy rules. This can often be a complex and time-consuming process, which is why our probate solicitors in Bristol are here to help.

We can assist you with every step of the administration process, from applying for probate and dealing with HMRC, to distributing the estate and dealing with any disputes that may arise.

We understand that administering an estate can be a difficult time for everyone involved. That’s why we aim to make the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

Contested Probate Bristol

Probate is not always a straightforward process. In some cases, probate can be contested, which can often lead to complex legal issues.

If you’re facing probate disputes, our probate solicitors in Bristol can help. We have a wealth of experience in dealing with contested probate cases, and can provide you with the advice and assistance that you need.

We understand that probate disputes can be stressful and emotive. That’s why we aim to resolve disputes as quickly and amicably as possible.

Get in touch with a local probate solicitor in Bristol today to discuss your case.

Bristol Probate FAQs

From the initial meeting to the delivery of the estate to single or multiple beneficiaries, most probate cases take around 6 months to complete. However, if there are complex issues around the estate administration, the deceased’s assets or your individual circumstances, it may take longer. In some cases, including contentious probate, probate application processes can take up to two years before they are fully completed.

Our team of local, dedicated probate solicitors will do everything in their power to speed up the process on your behalf. Legacy’s specialist probate lawyers offer long-term support, advice and professional legal services to ensure your probate application moves forward as quickly as possible.

The cost of Bristol probate depends on a range of factors, including the complexity of the deceased’s estate, and the presence of other intangible assets. While you can get a grant of probate for a fixed fee, it’s usually better to choose a bespoke pricing that works for you and your family. You’ll also discover that, in certain circumstances, many fixed fee solicitors rely on potential additional costs, which can actually cost more than bespoke pricing.

A fixed fee probate service is rarely able to deal with complicated estates, and you’re much better served by choosing a probate solicitors that offers practical support, ongoing practice management and grant of probate completion than looking for an exact cost.

Yes, you can. Whether you’re the executor named in a will, or the next of kin in a letters of administration case, you can file a grant of probate application in Bristol and the surrounding areas.

To start your local application for probate affairs, or for an experienced team to provide advice, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our experienced team today.

Inheritance Tax Planning

Inheritance tax is a tax that is payable on the value of your estate when you die. The amount of inheritance tax that is payable can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the value of your estate being larger than the inheritance tax threshold and your relationship to the beneficiaries.

At Legacy Wills & Probate, our probate and estate administration team in Bristol can advise you on how to minimise the amount of IHT that is payable on your estate through inheritance tax planning. We can also assist you with the probate process, and can help to ensure that your beneficiaries receive their inheritance as quickly and efficiently as possible.

To speak to our probate solicitors in Bristol about inheritance tax liability, including advice on how you actually pay inheritance tax in relation to the deceased’s estate, get in touch today.

Estate Administration

The administration of an estate can be a complex and time-consuming process. Our experienced solicitors in Bristol are here to help you with every step of the process, from applying for probate and dealing with HMRC, to distributing the estate and dealing with any disputes that may arise.

Estate administration can be an extremely difficult time, both emotionally and practically. Our solicitors understand this, and aim to make the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

Whether your estate consists of multiple bank accounts, intangible assets, building society accounts or complex issues, our experienced team are here for you.

For estate administration in a timely, cost effective manner from our experienced wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney solicitors, get in touch with Legacy for an accurate quote today.

Why Choose Legacy Wills & Probate Solicitors Bristol?

Here at Legacy Wills & Probate, our probate solicitors put our clients first. Each of our solicitors in our probate team, will writers and bloodline planning specialists are here to help you ensure consistency within your estate. That means preparing for your death, and providing an effective probate service which is designed to speed up the process, and limit the amount of your estate which is lost to inheritance tax and other legal costs.

Our wills and probate solicitors in Bristol are able to offer a complete range of different services to all our clients, including:

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For more information on the wills and probate solutions that we can provide, in addition to the excellent service, long-term security and compassion we can bring to the probate process, don’t hesitate to get in touch today.

Our local probate solicitors are here to help you plan ahead, and ensure the deceased person has their wishes followed when it comes to distributing their assets. If you’re the next of kin, the executor or a close family member in possession of the death certificate, we may be able to help.

Legacy’s probate and estate administration team in Bristol are based in Clifton Triangle, 14-15 Triangle, South Bristol, BS8 1EY. To talk to a local probate solicitor today, call us directly on 01173620461, or use our simple online contact form today.

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All the required work can be completed at a time and place convenient for you. This could include a weekend or evening appointment, or visiting you in hospital or at a residential care home.

A Single Will costs £90 inclusive, and all our services are fixed at affordable rates. The cost of each service also includes free reviews if required in the future.

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WDS Associates is a major Legal Services company operating across the whole of England and Wales.

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Wds associates have fixed costs for all legal services they provide..

You can be assured that you will not get any nasty surprises when paying your bill.

We have a wide range of services to accommodate all your estate planning needs.

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Do not lose what probably is your most vital asset. Ensure your loved ones have something to inherit.

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At richardson’s wills we provide advice and guidance on creating your will, lasting power of attorney, obtaining a grant of probate and estate administration..

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A professionally drafted Will ensures that your wishes are met once you’re gone. You decide who is best to administer your estate, who will care for your children, and who will benefit from your assets.

Many people put off writing a Will because they worry it’s a difficult and confusing process. But Richardson’s Wills removes the stress completely by using clear, simple language and helping you from start to finish. That means you can rest easy knowing your loved ones will be taken care of, and start focusing on the here and now.

Whether you’re making your Will online, via video consultation or at an in-home consultation, our expert team helps you make an effective Will.

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Nobody wants to think about what things will be like when they’ve passed away. But the well-being of your family depends on planning ahead. Preparing a Will is the best way to ensure that your most valued assets are passed on to the right people when you’re no longer around.

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16 top bristol will writing, trust & probate solicitors.

Below we look at the 16 “best” will writing , trust and probate solicitors in Bristol.

For more on how we chose the best please consult our FAQ section at the end.

Please not the following listings are in no particular order and we are not making any recommendations for any particular solicitor. Nor are we making any other financial recommendations. 

MGC Legal Solutions

Description from the business: We are a family run Legal Company that specialises in Will Writing and Estate Planning.

We also provide other services such as Lasting Power of Attorney, Trusts, Estate Protection, Probate and Funeral Plans .

Additional Services:

Address: MGC Legal Solutions, Southway Dr, Warmley, Bristol BS30 5LW

MGC Legal Solutions website

Review Score: 5 Number of Reviews: 8 Read Reviews

Simpson Solicitors Wills & Probate

Description from the business: Simpson Solicitors in Chipping Sodbury specialise in Wills, Probate and Estate Planning, helping people preserve not only their financial assets but their emotional assets too, for future generations.

We give you peace of mind: a friendly, expert service which is clear and easy to understand, with fixed and transparent prices, free storage, and the reassurance that we are fully regulated and insured.

We’ll help you put in place up to date Wills and Powers of Attorney to protect those you love.

Our service starts with a Free Review Meeting to help you consider your options and receive full advice and recommendation from a Legal expert.

Home appointments are at no extra cost.

Book your Free Review Meeting Today!

Address: 79 Broad St, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol BS37 6AD

Simpson Solicitors Wills & Probate website

Review Score: 4.9 Number of Reviews: 54 Read Reviews

My Family Legacy Ltd

Description from the business: My Family Legacy – we are will writing specialists and we offer open and honest advice around wills, will writing, lasting power of attorney, trusts and funeral plans.

We want to safeguard you and your loved ones to give you the guidance that you need

At My Family Legacy, we believe that the greatest legacy we can leave our loved ones is the gift of financial certainty.

It has the ability to unite a family, by bringing a sense of shared control, transparency, love and concern and enables everyone to be assured of a secure and carefree future, safe in the knowledge that the best decisions have already been made.

Address: 135 Colliers Break, Emersons Green, Bristol BS16 7EB

My Family Legacy Ltd website

Review Score: 5 Number of Reviews: 30 Read Reviews

Vermeylen Law

Description from the business: Wills | Probate | Powers of Attorney

Address: 40 Berkeley Square, Bristol BS8 1HP

Vermeylen Law website

Review Score: 5 Number of Reviews: 5 Read Reviews

Richardson’s Wills

Description from the business: A relaxed and personal will writing service Few people enjoy filling in forms.

We realise that most would prefer to discuss their options with a real person, rather than fussing over complex paperwork.

Our home visits mean you can relax in your own space and talk things over with a friendly human being! We’re here to make the Will writing process easier, which means working in a way that you’re comfortable with.

And since you’ll always deal with the same person, you’ll never have to explain yourself twice.

There’s no doubt that Will writing is a serious subject, but by providing an informal and relaxed service tailored to your individual needs, we aim to give you peace of mind while taking care of the sensitive issues.

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Address: Avon, 52 Nailsea Park, Bristol BS48 1BB

Richardson’s Wills website

Review Score: 5 Number of Reviews: 15 Read Reviews

Description from the business: Simpson Solicitors in Thornbury specialise in Wills, Probate and Estate Planning, helping people preserve not only their financial assets but their emotional assets too, for future generations.

Estate Planning Lawyer

Address: 12 The Plain, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2BE

Review Score: 5 Number of Reviews: 38 Read Reviews

Bristol Wills & Estate Planning

Description from the business: Local Will writing service providing Wills and estate services.

I am a qualified member of the IPW (Institute of Professional Willwriters).

I offer face-to-face appointments in your home or by video online.

Appointments in a private meeting room are available on request.

Services include:

• Basic Wills • Wills with Trusts • Lasting Powers of Attorney • Lifetime Trusts • Inheritance Tax planning

Address: HERE, 470 Bath Rd, Arno’s Vale, Bristol BS4 3AP

Bristol Wills & Estate Planning website

Review Score: 5 Number of Reviews: 25 Read Reviews

Ocean Property Lawyers, Portishead

Description from the business: If you’re buying or selling, or just have a few questions, pop in we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help.

Our property lawyers’ services are available to everyone – you don’t have to have bought or sold your property with Ocean.

Our legal team is based on the 1st floor of our High Street office.

Licensed Conveyancer Stacey Gormley is a lifelong Portishead resident.

The team are here to help with: Residential freehold/leasehold conveyancing and leasehold extensions.

Re- mortgages , new build purchases, ‘Help to buy’ and shared ownership, Probate, ‘Transfer of ownership’.

Ocean estate agents was established in 1983, now Bristol’s largest independent estate agency offering a complete range of services for all property needs.

Conveyancer

Address: First Floor, 43 High St, Portishead, Bristol BS20 6AA

Ocean Property Lawyers, Portishead website

Lyons Bowe | Keynsham

Description from the business: Lyons Bowe are expert solicitors in Bristol, Bridgwater & Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

At Lyons Bowe Solicitors, we’re proudly local.

With offices in Bristol, Bridgwater and Shepton Mallet, Somerset, we’re your regional legal experts.

We’re ideally located to provide the advice and support you need – when and where you want it.

Services include Conveyancing, Commercial law, Wills & Probate.

Address: 6 Temple St, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1EG

Lyons Bowe | Keynsham website

Review Score: 5 Number of Reviews: 2 Read Reviews

Description from the business: Simpson Solicitors in Westbury-on-Trym specialise in Wills, Probate and Estate Planning, helping people preserve not only their financial assets but their emotional assets too, for future generations.

Address: 14 High St, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3DU

Review Score: 5 Number of Reviews: 58 Read Reviews

Description from the business: Simpson Solicitors in Kingswood specialise in Wills, Probate and Estate Planning, helping people preserve not only their financial assets but their emotional assets too, for future generations.

Address: 7, Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Regent St, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 8LP

Review Score: 5 Number of Reviews: 54 Read Reviews

Description from the business: Simpson Solicitors in Nailsea specialise in Wills, Probate and Estate Planning, helping people preserve not only their financial assets but their emotional assets too, for future generations.

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Address: The Sion, Crown Glass Place Crown Glass Shopping Centre, Nailsea BS48 1RB

Review Score: 4.9 Number of Reviews: 65 Read Reviews

Description from the business: Simpson Solicitors in Bristol specialise in Wills, Probate and Estate Planning, helping people preserve not only their financial assets but their emotional assets too, for future generations.

Address: 14 Folleigh Ln, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9JB

MP Estate Planning

Description from the business: We prepare legal documents, including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), Trusts and advise on related taxes including IHT and CGT for landlords.

Our Legal Consultants are trained to the highest industry standards to provide you with the best possible advice.

You can meet us on ZOOM, Phone, and In Person to discuss your situation.

We can then provide legal and safe advice for you.

The company was founded by award-winning will writer Mike Pugh.

Mike was named Top Will Writer in the UK 2016 and 2017.

Address: Leigh court business centre, Pill Rd, Abbots Leigh, Bristol BS8 3RA

MP Estate Planning website

Review Score: 4.9 Number of Reviews: 43 Read Reviews

Ocean Property Lawyers, Bradley Stoke

Description from the business: If you’re buying or selling, or just have a few questions, pop in, we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help.

Our Bradley Stoke team share our office in The Willowbrook centre with the Sales & Lettings teams.

If there’s anything you need to know about our legal service, please get in touch or, better still, pop in.

Re-mortgages, new build purchases, ‘Help to buy’ and shared ownership, Probate, ‘Transfer of ownership’.

Address: Unit 7 Willowbrook Centre, The Willowbook Centre, Savages Wood Rd, Bradley Stoke BS32 8BS

Ocean Property Lawyers, Bradley Stoke website

Review Score: 5 Number of Reviews: 6 Read Reviews

Ocean Property Lawyers, Southville

Our Southville team share our corner office on North Street with the Sales & Lettings teams.

Marise Stockwell and the team are here to help with: Residential freehold/leasehold conveyancing and leasehold extensions.

Address: 275 North St, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JN

Ocean Property Lawyers, Southville website

Review Score: 5 Number of Reviews: 10 Read Reviews

How Did You Pick The Best Will Trust & Probate Solicitors in Bristol?

We started with a dataset of 57 listed Bristol solicitors and will writing services we could find via Google Maps.

From there, we removed any listing that did not meet the following criteria.

• Had no website
• Had no reviews
• Had an average review score below 4.0

At this point if we had 17 or fewer listings we listed all of them.

For cities where we were left with more than 17 solicitors we made further revisions by either increasing the required review score (e.g. going from a minimum of 4.0 to 4.9) and/or increasing the minimum number of required reviews (e.g. going from at least 1 review to at least 10).

In our view a solicitor which has 100 5* star reviews is likely more accurate than one which only has a single 5* review.

Note we only used review data from Google Maps and not any other third-party websites.

How much is will writing in Bristol?

It really depends on what you need.

For the simplest wills you can take advantage of free charity will writing services or use an online service which with prices starting around just £30 .

More complex wills, trusts and probate issues will cost significantly more. You can use the from below to get a free quote.

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Will Writing Services in Bristol

We have will writing consultants in bristol available to come to your home and help you make a will..

Having a Last Will and Testament reassures you that your final wishes will be respectfully carried out. It is, however, a task that is too easy to postpone, and even easier to forget about. Should something happen to you, an incomplete Will or the absence of a proper Will could cause enormous problems for your loved ones following your passing.

0121 285 3282

Why are you postponing making your Will?

Are you too busy.

We recognize that you have a busy life. That is why we work around your schedule, and make the appointment in your home and at your convenience. We can make sure that all of your wishes are documented at a day and time that fits your schedule, not ours.

Do you think it will be too complicated?

Do-it-yourself (DIY) forms can be confusing. Often, the instructions are incomplete or they don’t make sense. Sitting down with one of our consultants or solicitor will provide you with not only clear instructions and simple advice, but also information on how to get in touch with your representative. With our help, you will always make the right decisions about your will.

Do you think it will be too expensive?

We have designed all of our services to be a great value for the money. With Wills Trust LPA Bristol, you get competitive rates and are still able to maintain complete control.

I am married

I have children from a prior relationship

I have a long-term domestic partner

I want to be in control of my estate

I own property

I have new grandchildren

Wills trust lpa bristol offers a range of services for the planning of all of your final expenses and actions., will preparation.

Your last will and testament is your last say as to where your family treasures and personal property and money are dispersed following your death.

Lasting Power of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney designates who you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated in some way.

Funeral Planning

Pre-planning your funeral takes a weight off your survivors and makes sure that all of your wishes are fulfilled. It also allows you to prepay for everything thereby leaving no additional costs to your loved ones.

Establishing Trusts

When you establish trusts, you control your assets. A trust can either be a living trust or set up for after you pass. A trust allows you to minimise extra taxes and other expenditures your loved ones might assume from their inheritance. Trusts are the best way to care for your loved ones once you are gone.

0117 440 1230

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About Bristol Wills & Estate Planning

Bristol Wills & Estate Planning Ltd is a Will Writing service owned by me, Graham Southorn.

I know how confusing it can be when you want to make a Will. I didn’t know where to turn when I first made one. I filled in a questionnaire and got a Will in the post. But it had some errors and the company was difficult to contact.

I wasn’t even sure if I’d witnessed it correctly. I thought I’d been clever by saving money with a cheap Will but now I wasn’t sure it would work.

Back then, I didn’t know about Will Writers – professionals who specialise in this area. So when I became a Will Writer, I pledged to give clients a better experience. I’ll talk to you in person and see the process through from beginning to end.

I also believe in being completely transparent about costs. I’ll tell you my fees upfront, before you commit, in accordance with the IPW (Institute of Professional Willwriters) Code of Practice.

Face to face

I’m a strong believer in face-to-face meetings and personal service. I understand that making a Will is very personal, so I will try to get to know you and your family circumstances so I can advise you fully.

If you have questions, I will answer them in the meeting, or over the phone or by email afterwards. You won’t have to go through a helpdesk or hold on the line (if I’m in a meeting I’ll call you back as soon as I can).

I visit most clients at home. But if prefer Zoom, I offer video appointments too. Wherever possible, I’ll do the witnessing in person.

Based in Bristol

Another option is to visit me at the HERE building on Bath Road , where I book private rooms for meetings.

If you’ve driven down Bath Road, you’ll know the big white building. It’s adjacent to the Holy Souls Catholic Cemetary, slightly further on from Arnos Vale and opposite Burger King. You might know it as the ITV building (who are still based there).

The name “HERE” occasionally causes confusion, as you might imagine. But that’s a minor drawback because the staff are so helpful and friendly. I love walking down through Arnos Vale to get there, especially in the Spring.

I began my Will Writing business in 2019. In 2022, I changed the name to Bristol Wills & Estate Planning to better reflect my ethos of helping local people in Bristol and the surrounding area.

I’m a qualified member of the Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW), which means I adhere to a Code of Practice approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute and have professional indemnity insurance for your protection.

Being an IPW member, I take regular training courses on all aspects of estate planning. I enjoy keeping my knowledge up to date and it helps me give you the best advice.

I moved to Bristol over 15 years ago and love it here. When I’m not meeting clients or writing Wills, I enjoy getting out on walks (that’s me at Silbury Hill near Avebury). If you have any favourite walking spots, let me know!

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Free Will Writing Service, Bristol

You can now write your will for free in bristol with a local solicitor, online or by phone..

Having an up-to-date Will is the best way to ensure your loved ones and the causes you care about are looked after. St Peter's offers free Will-writing services to our supporters.

• We have partnered with the National Free Wills Network  to provide face-to-face Will-making with local solicitors
• We also offer free online and telephone Will-writing through the Farewill  platform

Both these services are completely free and offered all year round. Please see below for more information.

National Free Wills Network

The National Free Wills Network works with local solicitors across the UK to make it easy for you to write or update your Will face-to-face.

If you would like to be referred to the Network, please complete this form . Your Charity Free Wills Pack will be sent to you with a list of your local participating solicitors and all the instructions needed to complete your free Will. Please note the pack will be sent from the National Free Wills Network, and should take no longer than five working days to reach you.

Having an up-to-date Will prepared by a solicitor ensures your future wishes will be carried out. If you wish, it is also the perfect way to leave something to St Peter's, to help us care for your community.

Sign up to the National Free Wills Network

We have partnered with Will-writing experts Farewill so you can write your Will free-of-charge, from the comfort of your own home.

Farewill make the process easy, and you can choose to make a simple Will online or over the phone with expert support. The Farewill team provide outstanding customer service and are always on hand to answer any questions, over the phone or via live chat Monday-Saturday, 9am–6pm. All Wills are proofread and approved by specialist Will writers, and are legally binding when signed and witnessed.

There is no obligation to leave us a gift. However, once your loved ones are provided for, we hope you will consider remembering St Peter's Hospice in your Will.

To write or update your Will simply choose your preferred option below and quote the voucher code STPETERS-WEB when asked.

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Gifts in Wills are vital to our work

Gifts in Wills are our largest single source of income – in fact, they pay for the entire care costs of almost one out of every four local people we support. Gifts left by generous supporters in their Wills impact everyone throughout the Hospice.

By choosing to leave a gift in your Will, you can be sure your generosity will help provide vital care for patients and their families, supporting them and giving comfort through the most difficult of times. A gift in your Will of any size could make all the difference in keeping Hospice services running for families across Bristol and the surrounding areas.

These kind and thoughtful gifts – often left in a Will made many years before – played a big part in enabling us to build our brand-new Inpatient Unit in 2018. These gifts also gave us financial security during the 2020 pandemic, making it possible for us to continue delivering care during the most difficult period we've ever faced.

If you decide to leave a gift in your Will to St Peter's Hospice – thank you.

Our promise to you

If you're able to support us with a gift in your Will, we'll make you some special promises:

• Your gift will be used to provide the loving care and sense of family that loved ones deserve in their final days
• We respect your privacy, so you won't have to tell us your decision
• We'll do all we can to help you make or update your Will, if that's what you'd like
• If you'd like guidance on the effects of Inheritance Tax, we can help with that too
• It's up to you whether or not you receive regular updates about the care we provide
• You're welcome to visit us any time – just let us know

Different kinds of gifts

There are different ways you can support hospice care for people in Bristol with a gift in your Will. Each gift is special to us and ensures that we're able to provide the very best care and support to those who need us, today and into the future.

• A cash ('pecuniary') gift This is when you choose to leave a single, precise cash gift from your estate
• A specific gift This type of gift is usually something like property or an individual valuable item, such as an antique or piece of jewellery
• A life interest If you wish, you can leave a gift for use over a specific period – for example, the income from an investment. After that time has passed, the gift could then be passed on to another recipient or family member.
• A share of your estate ('residuary') gift After you've provided for your loved ones and taxes have been paid, you could choose to leave a share, or the full remainder (the residue) of your estate to St Peter's Hospice. This means your estate is passed on to those you care about as well as supporting hospice care into the future.
• A house clearance St Peter's Hospice has for many years offered a bespoke house clearance service . Here, you would identify the specific items or belongings you wish to leave to your loved ones – and then leave the remainder to St Peter's Hospice. Our team of staff and volunteers will then sensitively arrange to come and clear your house of remaining furniture and belongings, which we will then sell on in the most effective way possible – the proceeds all going towards local hospice care.

Inheritance Tax

Good financial planning is essential when deciding what to leave to your loved ones. Each individual has a tax-free allowance before Inheritance Tax becomes due, with an extra allowance if the family home is passed directly to their descendants.

All Gifts to charities are deducted from the value of the estate before Inheritance Tax is calculated. A Gift towards a charity like St Peter's could also reduce the rate of Inheritance Tax due on the remainder of the estate.

Find out more about reducing Inheritance Tax through a Gift in your Will .

For more information, please speak to your solicitor or visit the HMRC website .

Suggested wordings to help you make your Gift

We strongly recommend using a specialist solicitor or Will writing service to help create or change your Will. They can advise and support you to ensure that your estate is distributed exactly according to your wishes and on how to minimise the impact of Inheritance Tax.

If you do decide to leave a Gift in your Will to St Peter's Hospice you will need to provide clear and unambiguous instruction to your executors. Here is some wording we recommend you discuss with your solicitor:

• For a residuary (share of your estate) legacy: "I give all / a fraction / a percentage of the residue of my estate absolutely to, St Peter's Hospice, Charlton Road, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6NL, Registered Charity Number 269177, to be applied by St Peter’s Hospice for its charitable purposes, and I further direct that the receipt of the Hon. Treasurer or any other proper officer of St Peter’s Hospice for the time being shall be sufficient discharge to my trustees."
• For pecuniary (cash) legacy: "I give to St Peter's Hospice, Charlton Road, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6NL, Registered Charity Number 269177, absolutely, the sum of (amount in figures, amount in words) to be applied by St Peter’s Hospice for its charitable purposes, and I further direct that the receipt of the Hon. Treasurer or any other proper officer of St Peter's Hospice for the time being shall be sufficient discharge to my trustees."
• For a specific gift: "I give to St Peter's Hospice, Charlton Road, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6NL, Registered Charity Number 269177, absolutely, (write in here whatever you wish to give) to be applied by St Peter's Hospice for its charitable purposes, and I further direct that the receipt of the Hon. Treasurer or any other proper officer of St Peter's Hospice for the time being shall be sufficient discharge to my trustees."

However you choose to support St Peter's Hospice, please ensure that any instruction clearly includes our unique registered charity number 269177 . This will ensure your gift arrives safely and promptly.

Glossary of common terms

• Estate: The property, including money, owned by the deceased, after any debts and/or expenses have been taken into account.
• Beneficiaries: People or organisations – for example, a charity – who benefit from a Will.
• Executors: Person(s) appointed in a Will by the testator to deal with the estate after his/her death.
• Guardian(s): Person(s) appointed in a Will by the testator to look after his/her children, if there is no-one else with parental responsibility to do so.
• Residuary gift: A share of the estate (i.e. percentage) allocated in the Will by the testator.
• Pecuniary gift: A single, precise cash gift from your estate.
• A specific gift: An individual valuable item, such as an antique or piece of jewellery.
• Testator: A person who has made a Will or given a legacy.

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Making or changing a Will that provides for your loved ones, while your specific wishes are met, is a matter for serious consideration. If you would like to discuss what would be best for you with our Gift in Wills team at the Hospice, please get in touch to arrange a visit or an informal chat.

Please email  [email protected] , call  01275 391 400 , or complete the form below.

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Reasons For Getting A Will Written

There are many reasons to get a will written, some more obvious than others. This includes:

You Have Specific Wishes

Wills allow you to specify the kind of Bristol funeral that you want and means that your family do not have to make that decision for you. This can be important since many people have specific personal or religious preferences that will impact how they want their body to be treated after their death.

You Have Dependent Children

Providing for children after your death is important, especially if they are your own children. If you die without a will, then the courts will choose who takes care of them and what assets they are given, so specifying your wishes can be important.

You Aren’t Married

If you are not married or in a partnership, then there is no guarantee that your partner will get anything after your death. This could even include the home that you have both been living in if you owned it.

You Own Overseas Property

Owning property overseas can complicate things since inheritance laws might be different between the two countries. This often requires you to specify your own inheritance requirements – this gives your family and friends some guidelines on what they should be doing.

You Worry About Inheritance Tax

Inheritance tax can become a problem if your estate is worth more than £325,000 upon death. Specifying that everything above that threshold goes to your spouse can result in them avoiding the tax.

Things Change

Updating your will can be important if circumstances change. It is possible to keep a single will throughout your entire life (although your existing will is cancelled if you get married), but you will want to keep updating your will to make sure that it is relevant to your current wishes and list of assets.

Where to get a will written?

Online will-writing services provide a useful place to get wills written quickly and efficiently, condensing the usual will-writing process into something far more convenient. Local solicitors and online specialists like us are a great way to get your wills created on short notice.

Online wills are no less valid than wills that were written in person in Bristol. In fact, many online wills are written with more care and specificity than the alternative, thanks to the wider pool of experience that online specialists like ours can draw from. Online platforms are akin to an online law firm – offering the same protection in a more convenient fashion.

Keep in mind that will writing is not a regulated market. You want to be sure that you are using will and probate services you can trust, so be sure to do your research on any local solicitor you consider. Even a licensed solicitor may not be experienced enough to write more than a simple will with minimal details.

How to get a will written?

The easiest way to get a will written is to simply approach a will-writing team and start telling them what you are looking for. Our will specialists know how to turn even the most basic of will concepts into an effective legal document, all without major delays or legal hurdles.

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What is the Cost of a Will Writing Service?

On average, expect to pay anything from £100 to £150 for a single will, £250 for a mirror will, and £400 for trust wills in Bristol. This can vary depending on where you go, but paying more for a higher-quality will is almost always a worthwhile trade.

A will writing service involves a lot of serious legal work and careful planning to ensure that the document is legally correct and free from any misunderstandings or vague passages. Even a small mistake in terminology can completely destroy an otherwise perfect document – many of the extra costs here are due to the time it takes to produce a good will.

A cheap will might technically be valid, but it may not offer the same fine print details that a higher-quality option does. This can become a significant problem at a later date – for example, a budget will using the wrong terminology for your civil partner or not specifying a legal guardian for your children.

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Finding a good will writing service in Bristol can involve a lot of searching in your own time. However, the best wills come from experts, and online services mean that you do not even need to be in the same part of the country to get a will prepared for you.

Online wills are perfectly legal, meaning that they can be a great option for people who want something more than their local will-writers can offer.

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Getting a will written by local legal professionals can often seem like the right choice, especially if you do not want to spend too much time searching for any alternatives. However, online documents offer far more flexibility and often come from specialists with more varied kinds of experience.

Wills can be tricky to write, and you might think that an online will writing service would be a riskier option. However, both are fully legal – the only difference is which one suits your needs best, and how well you choose the company providing it.

The Advantages Of Getting Will Written By A Solicitor

Writing your will yourself is always an option, but even then, it can be a smart idea to get a will writer to revise and reword it. This is because:

• A solicitor knows what to ask. They will cover details you did not even consider to leave no loopholes or vague details.
• A professional can draft your will correctly, making it far more legally admissible.
• A solicitor will word your will correctly and use the right kind of language, ensuring that nothing is misinterpreted and none of your wishes can be spun into something they are not.
• A good solicitor understands how to draft wills to accommodate complex family structures or tense financial stations.
• You get the option of extra steps, such as inheritance planning.

What happens if I die without making a will?

If you die without having written a will, then your assets and debts pass on to your partner. If you have no surviving partner, then any children you might have take on the estate, divided equally.

While this is sometimes fine for tight-knit families in Bristol that can distribute the wealth as intended anyway, this can become a problem in almost any other situation.

Divorced or separated partners cannot inherit, but cohabiting or informally-separated partners still can. Other relatives may be able to inherit under specific circumstances if there is nobody else who can, following a specific order of priority.

If you have no people who are eligible to inherit your assets, then they pass to the Crown. This effectively puts them in the hands of the government, meaning that they are no longer accessible to your family unless somebody makes a case to prove otherwise.

What exactly is a will?

In general, a will is a document that spells out exactly what you want to happen after your death. That means the treatment of children, spouses, civil partners, bank accounts, properties, assets, and anything else that you might want to specify. It also includes your funeral preferences and any inheritances you wish to happen.

What Can you Include in a Will?

You can include a lot in a will, mostly involving who in your family or private life gets what. This might mean things like giving bank accounts to a civil partner or trying to securely store inheritances until your children are old enough to use them wisely.

What types of gifts can I include in my will?

There are three types of gifts involved in a will:

• Specific, meaning a particular item you own or amount of money you want to give.
• Non-specific, meaning a general term like “my collection of antiques”. These can sometimes require some interpretation from the beneficiaries.
• Residuary, meaning everything left after the specific and non-specific gifts. This could be to a specific person, or a general order to divide everything else up fairly.

You can also give gifts to children, held until they are 18, or give gifts directly to charities as a donation.

Can an executor of a will also be a beneficiary?

An executor in Bristol can be a beneficiary, and the executor is often chosen from the main beneficiaries of the estate. Sometimes multiple are chosen to prevent bias and self-interest.

Do I need a will if I don’t own a house?

Wills cover all belongings, not just property. “Estate” does not mean your physical estate but your general assets as a whole.

What if I don’t have anything to leave?

Having a properly drafted will can be important even if you have no direct assets. You and your possessions may be worth more than you think, and you can also use a will to specify your funeral wishes.

Tips for writing a will if you have young children

Writing a will when children are involved can be hard – but we can help guide you through the process. Parental responsibility involves picking guardians for children who may be left parent-less, and naming them if you have any specific assets you want them to take on.

Always put parental responsibility first. You do not want to leave your children with nothing.

Can I include funeral wishes in my will?

A large part of the will involves funeral wishes in Bristol. These can be amended if you change your mind later on.

Can a will help protect my home against potential care home fees?

While you can’t avoid care home fees, certain methods of creating a will can allow you to not pay inheritance tax.

I’m not married to my partner – should I make a will?

Making a will is important for any partnership that is not a marriage or civil partnership. Without a will, only certain situations will result in your assets being given to a non-spouse partner.

How does getting married affect your will?

Being married – or entering a civil partnership – makes your duties as will writer that much more important. Spouses and civil partners will not necessarily need to be left anything specific, but mirror wills can still be important for ensuring that certain assets pass between you if one of you dies.

Making a will and mental capacity

If a person lacks the mental capacity to create a will, then any will they create will not be legally binding. Using an online will service may allow you to get around this problem.

Our will writing service makes the process easy

Making a will can be simple if you use an online will writing service like ours. We provide a huge range of different options for creating the perfect will for your needs, discussing each point in detail to make sure that we are creating something that matches your wishes exactly.

We can deal with all kinds of specific information, from your registered civil partnership to the inclusion of a disabled family member. If you are living in England and Wales, then our services can provide exactly what you need – and we can start writing as soon as you need us.

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We at Get A Will Written in Bristol are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and are part of a recognised trade body. This connection with the Solicitors Regulation Authority shows that we are taking our online service very seriously.

Can any of my beneficiaries be a witness when I am making my will?

A beneficiary can’t witness a will, and neither can the spouse or partner of those beneficiaries. While many wills are created with around two witnesses there, our online service allows each client to create separate wills in private.

Where should I store my will?

Always store your will somewhere safe. This could be a locked safe, a filing cabinet, or a special hiding place. You need the physical document, so do not lose it, and get another created if you do.

Can my will be challenged?

Any will can be challenged, but that does not mean it will necessarily be successful. Most successful challenges involve situations where somebody is ignored unfairly in your will, or you have a request or gift that does not make sense and is not possible for your family and friends to complete.

What does undue influence mean in will writing?

Undue influence happens when somebody is pressured into creating a will, adding details they normally would not. This is not a practice approved by any legal body, and wills can be contested on the grounds that they appear out-of-character or biased towards somebody who may have forcibly had it changed for their own benefit.

Not all wills are regulated – Be Careful

Not all wills are safe and reliable. Even in England and Wales, you can end up setting wills that are not tax-efficient, that use incorrect information, or that are not even legally binding. Always choose a service or solicitor you feel confident with, like us.

FAQ’s

Do debts die with you.

Debts only die with you when there is no estate left and/or no relatives left to pay them in Bristol. While most debts will not incur any additional costs due to your death, they will not go away easily.

What about inheritance tax?

Inheritance tax only applies if your estate is worth more than 325,000. You can avoid this problem by splitting your money up more to get below that threshold.

Can I leave a will If I become incapacitated?

You can leave a will at any time. However, standard wills only apply if you die. The exception is living wills, which include details like whether or not you want to be resuscitated. These might also specify things that hold lasting power over your family even before you die, like property being given to family members in the event of you being severely wounded.

Can I Write My Own Will?

While you can write your own will, it is important to turn to a specialist as soon as you can. Wills require a lot of specialist legal language that the average person has not encountered before.

Even if you have every step of the writing process witnessed correctly by another person with some legal experience, the will you produce and the will we produce may feel like two separate wills.

What can I do if I think a relative’s estate has gone to the Crown?

You can attempt to claim an unclaimed estate if you think you have a reasonable justification for it. This is easiest to do when you are a relative. However, there is no guarantee that you will succeed.

Living together but not married or in a civil partnership in Bristol? A ‘cohabitation agreement’ gives you protection.

Cohabitation offers you some legal protection in England and Wales. Even if you are not married, you can still take your partner’s assets in many cases.

Is it possible to change somebody’s will after they have died?

You can only change a will if everybody involved in the decision agrees. This includes people who may be worse off from the changes. Challenging a will also counts.

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If you need a will done by a professional solicitor, contact us (outside of bank holidays) and let us know what you are looking for. Our co-op legal services ensure that several of our writers can cooperate to bring you the best legal document possible, matching your exact wishes and wants.

Feel free to contact us any time – aside from bank holidays – to get a full breakdown of what we offer. The sooner you talk with us, the sooner you get your finished will.

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