Wills Fees
Clear and straightforward will‑writing fees
We offer a straightforward approach and our focus is on ensuring you have the right information and guidance.
A single, straightforward Will with no trusts costs £395 plus VAT at 20% giving a total cost of £474.
For Simple Mirror Wills, the cost is £695 plus VAT at 20% giving a total cost of £834.
Unlike many firms, this includes free registration with National Wills Register, saving you an additional £30 (incl. VAT) registration fee per Will.
Stages of the Will writing process
- An initial meeting to take your instructions
- We will prepare a draft of your Will and send it to you for you to check that it complies with your wishes
- We will meet again so that you can sign your wills and we can ensure that the necessary legal formalities are met
- Securely store your Will at our offices
- Registration of your Will with the National Will Register
Our fee includes:
- Confirming (based on the information you have supplied) if you have an Inheritance Tax liability. We can provide specific Inheritance Tax advice at a separate charge
- Making any amendments required prior to signing
- Supervising the signature of your Wills
- Storing the completed Will in our strong-room for safekeeping at no additional cost to you, and sending you a copy for your records
- Registering your Wills with the National Will Register and providing you with a certificate of registration
Our fee does not include:
- Detailed tax advice. If you think that this may be necessary please speak to a member of the team
The fees for our service can vary
Our stated prices are based on straightforward Wills. The final cost will depend on a number of factors, including:
- If you are creating trusts in your Will
- If you have assets or property overseas
- If you need information about tax planning and pensions
- If you need information about mortgages and life insurance
- If you want to make provisions for children from previous relationships/marriages
- If you want to make provision for disabled children or adults
Timescales
It takes a few days from receiving your instructions to draw up a draft Will to send to you for your approval.
If you’re happy with the draft copy of your Will you just need to arrange an appointment to sign your Will. If any amendments need making to your Will(s) it typically takes around seven days for amendments to be made, unless they are particularly complex.
We’re upfront about costs – so there’s no hidden surprises
