Making a Will is something many people put off, but this can be a serious mistake. Failure to leave a valid Will can cause a lot of confusion and conflict for your loved ones after you are gone, so it is important to get on top of this as soon as possible.
At Ashtons Legal, we work hard to provide a friendly, personable service for what we know can be a daunting issue. With decades of specialist experience across our team, we can provide an expert, reliable Will writing service that makes the process easier for you.
We will work closely with you to understand your exact requirements. We can then provide clear advice on the different things you need to consider and the various lifetime planning options available. This way, you can be confident that every detail has been taken care of and that your estate planning is the most efficient it can be.
Our Wills solicitors are recognised as exceptional in the region, with our team being highly ranked by leading client guide the Legal 500 for Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate, as well as Contentious Trusts and Probate.
Our expertise is enhanced with memberships including the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the Association of Lifetime Lawyers and the Association of Tax Technicians. This reflects the high standard of our team and the quality of service we can provide.
Our Norwich Will lawyers can help you with:
- Making a Will
- Updating a Will (including with codicils where appropriate)
- Mirror Wills
- Wills for key workers
- Statutory Wills
- Advanced decisions/Living Wills
- Contesting a Will
We can also refer you to experts in other teams across the firm for assistance with issues that often arise in relation to Wills and lifetime planning, such as powers of attorney and probate.
Book a consultation with our Wills solicitors in Norwich
We offer a fixed fee consultation with one of our experienced Will writing solicitors to discuss your situation and how we can help. This can be in person or video-conferencing.
To find out more, please contact our Norwich office, or you can use our online enquiry form to request a callback.
How we can help with Will writing services in Norwich
Making a Will
Making a Will does not need to be something you dread. Our team provide sensitive, friendly support to keep the process straightforward and allow you to avoid unnecessary stress. We can guide you through making provisions for all of your assets, including those that are complex and high value so that you can have total peace of mind.
Our Will writing solicitors can assist with:
- Advice on which assets need to be included in your Will
- Drafting a Will
- Storing your Will
- Acting as professional Executors of your Will
- Advice on other lifetime planning options, including Lasting Powers of Attorney and trusts
Updating a Will
A Will is not something that you make once and then can simply forget about. It needs to be reviewed regularly and updated when necessary to reflect any change in your circumstances. Small changes (such as a change of name after marriage or divorce of a beneficiary) can usually be made with the addition of a supplementary document called a ‘codicil’, while bigger changes may need a new Will to be created.
Our Will writing solicitors can assist with options including:
- Reviewing the terms of your current Will and advising on their implications for your estate
- Amending your existing Will with a codicil
- Drafting a new Will where required
Mirror Wills
Mirror Wills are often chosen for those who are married, in a civil partnership or in a long-term relationship.
With Mirror Wills, you and your partner have identical Wills that leave your entire estate to each other. Normally the Wills will also state what should happen when you both pass away, for example, that your estate should pass to any children you have together.
Mirror Wills are a cost-effective option for those in a long-term relationship, but there are many factors to consider, particularly if you each have children from an earlier relationship It is very important to take specialist advice before deciding whether this is the right option for you.
Statutory Wills
When someone lacks the capacity to make a valid Will, it can create a lot of uncertainty and stress about the future of their estate. Making a Statutory Will can remove any uncertainty, making things easier on everyone when the time comes.
Our Wills solicitors in Norwich can help with:
- Applications to make a Statutory Will
- Applications to vary a Statutory Will
- Dealing with a Statutory Will during estate administration
Find out more about how we can help you with Statutory Wills.
Advanced decisions/Living Wills
A Living Will can provide clarity and peace of mind that your wishes will be taken into account if medical intervention is required to prolong your life. It is important that they are carefully drafted to avoid the potential for confusion or disputes.
Our Norwich Will solicitors can assist with:
- Advance Decisions (legally bindings decision to consent to or refuse treatment)
- Advance Statements (general statements of your wishes and views – not legally binding)
Find out more about how we can help you with Advanced decisions/Living Wills.
Contesting a Will
Disputes over Wills can be fraught with difficulties, both due to the legal complexities involved and the potential impact on important family relationships. Our team has the expertise to guide you through these scenarios with sensitivity and a high level of skill, giving you the best chance of achieving an early and amicable resolution.
Our Wills solicitors in Norwich can assist with disputes including:
- Disputing the validity of a Will
- Inadequate provision claims under the Inheritance (Provisions for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
Find out more about how we can help you with contesting a Will.
Why choose our Wills solicitors in Norwich?
Our Norwich Will Writing Service offers:
- Decades of specialist Wills and inheritance advice experience
- A friendly, caring and sympathetic service
- A flexible approach – we can assist with all areas of your lifetime planning as required
- Fast response times – we will always get back to you quickly
Our Wills and inheritance expertise has been independently recognised in various ways, including:
- Highly ranked for Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate by the Legal 500
- Top ranked for Contentious Trusts and Probate by the Legal 500
- Our Norwich and wider team includes members of:
- The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
- Association of Lifetime Lawyers
- Association of Tax Technicians
Our Will solicitors’ fees
We offer payment options tailored to your circumstances, including:
- Fixed fee Will writing – for straightforward Wills
- Bespoke fees – for more complex Wills and lifetime planning requirements
We will discuss your situation with you before agreeing on the best funding option. Our Will solicitors can ensure the service we offer will always be exactly matched to your needs and designed to save you money.
You can read more about our Probate pricing here.
Book a consultation with our Will solicitors in Norwich
To arrange an initial consultation with one of our Will solicitors, please contact our Norwich office, or you can use our online enquiry form to request a callback.