Making a will guarantees peace of mind for the future, knowing your wishes will be adhered to.
Our experienced Wills & Probate solicitors will take the time to understand your individual circumstances and draft a bespoke will that meets the needs of you and your loved ones.
A will is a legally binding document that sets out your wishes for when you pass away. A will typically covers how your assets can be protected and delivered to your loved ones after you die.
If you die without a valid will, there’s no guarantee your assets will pass on to your loved ones as you intended. This is often the case when a will is poorly drafted or is out of date, failing to consider your current circumstances. This can cause a great deal of stress, upset and financial difficulty for those left behind.
However, a will isn’t just about naming who should inherit certain assets. In a will you can also decide who will be in charge of distributing your assets and who should become the guardian of your children (if they’re aged under 18). You may also make clear your preferences about your funeral arrangements.
We understand how important it is to safeguard assets that you or your family may rely on in the future. Our highly experienced and understanding solicitors will take the time to listen to your needs and then tailor a will that’s suited specifically to your personal circumstances.
You can rely on our expert lawyers to provide a will that meets all your needs. Our specialist solicitors are experts on wills, inheritance tax and setting-up trusts, if appropriate to your circumstances.
As well as being regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Legal Ombudsman, many of our lawyers belong to the highly respected Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). We adhere to the STEP Will Writing Code of Practice when preparing all wills, ensuring you receive only the very best level of service.
The level of service and consumer protection that we’re proud to offer goes far above and beyond the quality offered by many other non-solicitor will writing firms.
Our solicitors will ensure you have the best legal expertise to help you find the best possible resolution during a stressful and often sensitive time. All of our solicitors are highly trained in Wills & Probate law, offering a high calibre, yet personal and cost-effective service.
We follow the STEP Will Writing Code of Practice and are also accredited by the Solicitors for the Elderly.
"WE FOUND HODGE JONES & ALLEN TO BE THOUGHTFUL AND ATTENTIVE IN THE PROCESS OF UPDATING OUR WILLS... VERY MUCH APPRECIATED."
We are available when you need us to meet and discuss your personal needs and particular situation in greater detail.
Nicola Waldman Head of our Wills & Probate team discusses the importance of making or updating your will, especially when purchasing a property. Listen in to hear Nicola discusses the inheritance tax implications you need to be aware of, whether DIY will kits are sufficient and how to choose the right solicitor for you and your family’s needs.
There are many ‘will writing’ products on the market and in theory you can make your own will. However, the rules for making a will are complicated using a specialist solicitor often saves time, money and stress in the long run. A solicitor can ensure that:
Badly drafted wills can result in damaging probate disputes each year; expensive court battles are the last thing you want to leave your loved ones at an already difficult time.
The procedure to make a new will with us:
The process is usually quite quick, often taking no more than a few weeks. Our specialist solicitors will make it as quick and easy as possible for you.
