Will writing solicitors

Making a Will protects your loved ones and ensures that your wishes are followed.

Our will writing solicitors can help you make a legally valid Will that protects your loved ones, reflects your wishes and provides reassurance for the future.

Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, plan for the future and ensure your wishes are carried out.

Our experienced will writing solicitors provide clear, practical advice to help you prepare a legally valid Will that reflects your circumstances, protects the people who matter most and ensures your estate is distributed according to your intentions.

Whether you are making your first Will, updating an existing Will or dealing with more complex family, business or agricultural assets, our team can guide you through the process with care and expertise.

Speak to our Will writing team today for advice tailored to your circumstances.

Why make a Will?

A Will allows you to decide what happens to your estate after your death and provides reassurance that your wishes will be understood.

Without a valid Will, your estate may be distributed according to intestacy rules, which may not reflect what you would have wanted.

Making a Will allows you to:

Choose who inherits your assets
Appoint executors to manage your estate
Appoint guardians for children
Leave gifts to family members, friends or charities
Create trusts for beneficiaries
Consider inheritance tax implications
Plan for the future of family businesses or agricultural assets

A professionally prepared Will can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

What happens if you die without a Will?

Many people assume that their spouse or partner will automatically inherit everything if they die without a Will. However, this is not always the case.

If you die without a valid Will, your estate will be distributed according to intestacy rules. These rules may not reflect your wishes and could create difficulties for the people you want to support.

A solicitor can help you put the right arrangements in place to ensure your wishes are clearly recorded and your loved ones are protected.

What can a Will writing solicitor help with?

Our team can help you with the legal aspects of preparing your Will, providing advice on:

Appointing executors to administer your estate
Appointing trustees where a continuing trust is required
Choosing guardians for minor children
Gifts and charitable donations
Legacies
Residuary beneficiaries and when they should receive their inheritance
Protecting vulnerable beneficiaries
Family succession planning
Business and agricultural assets
Inheritance Tax considerations

If your circumstances are more complex, we work closely with other specialists at Prettys and trusted professional advisers, including accountants and financial advisers, to provide coordinated advice.

A Will writing service tailored to you

At Prettys, we understand that a Will is about more than legal documents. It is about protecting the people, assets and future you care about.

Our team takes the time to understand your circumstances and provide advice that is clear, practical and tailored to your needs.

We can support you with:

Making your first Will
Reviewing an existing Will
Updating your Will after important life changes
Complex family arrangements
Business succession planning
Agricultural estate planning

For added convenience, our team can offer flexible support, including home visits for Will signing where appropriate and communication arrangements that suit your circumstances.

Why choose Prettys for Will writing?

Choosing the right solicitor to prepare your Will is an important decision.

Our experienced Private Client team combines specialist legal knowledge with a personal approach, helping you make informed decisions about your family’s future.

Prettys has been recognised through the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark, demonstrating our commitment to quality standards, client care and professional excellence.

Supporting you beyond your Will

Estate planning often involves more than preparing a Will.

Our team can also advise on related matters including:

Lasting Powers of Attorney – choosing someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf in the future
Probate and estate administration – supporting families and executors after someone has died
Trusts – protecting assets and planning for future generations
Inheritance Tax planning – understanding options for protecting family wealth
Inheritance disputes – resolving disagreements involving estates and Wills

Emma Woollard, Partner and Head of Wills, Probate and Estate Planning at Prettys, is an accredited member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, a community of legal professionals with additional expertise in supporting older and vulnerable clients.

Find out more about the work of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers on their website.