Will Writing
Will writing experts for Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and across all of Dorset. Well done on deciding to make a will. 60% of the UK's adult population don't have a will, despite it being ever so important to have one.
The cost of getting this wrong
Most damage in estate planning doesn't come from market collapse. It comes from poor structure - and from a will that was never written, or was written for a life that no longer exists.
Without a valid will, the Rules of Intestacy decide who inherits - and they do not care about second marriages, step-children, unmarried partners, or the promise you made to a sibling twenty years ago. The state's formula runs regardless.
I have sat with families who discovered, in the worst week of their lives, that the surviving partner had no automatic right to the home they had shared for decades. Or that an estranged child still inherited a share. Or that a will written in 2008 left everything to a spouse who had since divorced and remarried someone else's beneficiary.
These aren't failures of knowledge. They're failures of timing. The fix is finite: a properly drafted will, reviewed against today's life - not the one you had when the last one was signed.
Why Is Having a Will Ever So Important?
A will provides total control over what happens to your assets upon your death.
Your family, friends, and any other nearest and dearest are provided with the security they need.
Any causes you're passionate about, such as charities, can receive a protected donation through your will.
What Happens If You Don't Have a Will?
The law decides who gets what through the Rules of Intestacy - which may not reflect your wishes.
Your partner may not automatically inherit everything, especially if you're not married.
The process becomes more complicated, expensive, and stressful for your loved ones.
How Can Inheritance Made Simple Help?
Our team of specialist consultants will help guide you through the process of creating a comprehensive and legally sound will. We pride ourselves on being exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, and cost effective, whilst still providing a quick turn-around time.
Complete the Discovery first - then we'll book your free 30-minute consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a will cost?
Costs depend on complexity. A straightforward single will is materially less than a couple's mirror wills with a property trust or business interests. We quote clearly and in writing before any work begins - there are no hourly surprises.
What happens if I die without a will in the UK?
The Rules of Intestacy decide who inherits. They do not recognise unmarried partners, step-children or informal promises. Spouses do not automatically inherit everything. The estate is distributed by formula, regardless of what you would have wanted.
How often should I review my will?
Review your will every three to five years and after any major life event - marriage, divorce, a new child or grandchild, a property purchase, a business sale, or a death in the family. A will written for the life you had is rarely the right will for the life you have now.
Are you regulated to write wills?
Yes. We are members of the Society of Will Writers and carry full Professional Indemnity Insurance. All work is carried out by trained estate planning consultants under formal regulatory standards.
Can you store my will for me?
Yes. We offer secure long-term storage of your will and supporting documents, with controlled access for your executors when the time comes.
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The path is simple: complete the Discovery first so we walk into the call already knowing the facts. Then in 30 focused minutes, I listen, answer your questions, and you choose if you'd like us to draw up your Inheritance Plan.
1. Start Your Discovery
Required first step. Complete the confidential financial position review so your no-obligation 30-minute consultation starts with the facts, not the basics.
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