Will Writing Solicitors
Expert Legal Advice for Writing and Drafting Wills by Solicitors in Manchester & Stockport
Will Writing Services
Will Writing is crucial for future planning. It ensures your assets are distributed as intended, prevents disputes, and minimises inheritance tax, legal costs, and administration for loved ones.
At Mounteney Solicitors, our trusted Will Writing Solicitors provide clear, reliable services to individuals and families across Manchester and Stockport. We help you put your affairs in order with legally sound Wills that reflect your wishes and protect your estate. Our services allow you to appoint executors, name guardians, include gifts, and set specific instructions with confidence. We also assist with witnessing, storage, and acting as executors.
This service is led by Mary Ireland, a highly experienced specialist in Wills and Probate. Mary is known for her practical, sensitive approach and her commitment to providing advice that is clear, personal and focused on your long-term peace of mind. Mounteney Solicitors is fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and has been trusted by clients across Greater Manchester for over 20 years.
Our team of Will Writing Solicitors Stockport, located in, Bramhall, Cheadle, and Heald Green, are always available to provide specialist advice and help you plan ahead with confidence.
What are the different types of will?
Our Will Writing Solicitors take the time to understand your personal circumstances and provide expert guidance at every step. Whether you are making your first Will, updating an existing one or planning more complex arrangements, we ensure that your wishes are clearly expressed and securely upheld by law.
Depending on your circumstances, the value of your estate and possessions, and your connections to your loved ones, there are different types of wills which may be the best option for you.
Single Wills
Single wills are standard documents detailing the division of your estate after death. They are often best for unmarried individuals or where one spouse already has a will. Even for married people with children, a single will can be the most appropriate choice, offering greater control over assets.
Mirror Wills
Couples often use mirror wills, which are identical for both spouses. Typically, they name the surviving spouse as the initial beneficiary, with final distribution per the will after both have died. Since mirror wills can be changed after one death, mutual trust is vital.
Trust Wills
Trust Wills transfer assets to a trust managed by named trustees for beneficiaries. This is ideal for ensuring children or others unable to manage funds still receive part of your estate. Trust Wills can also shield your estate from high Inheritance Tax and creditors.
Living Wills
A living will, or advance decision, is a legally binding document that details your preferences for medical treatment if you become unable to communicate or make decisions. Medical staff must adhere to its instructions.
Should your estate have more complex requirements, we are still able to assist. Please contact us for further information or to arrange a free consultation.
Our Team of Specialist Solicitors
Our Will Writing Solicitors are experienced professionals with a deep understanding of estate planning law, and can advise you on the best solution for your circumstances. You will always be able to speak to someone who knows your case personally to ensure you get up-to-date information at all times.
Why Make a Will?
Preparing a will allows you to decide exactly how your possessions and assets are to be divided and formally appoint an executor to handle and administer your estate. It also guarantees that your financial and personal affairs are managed and resolved without unnecessary delay or excessive Inheritance Tax.
Appointing a Will Writing Solicitor is important for anyone who:
- Has Dependents: Particularly if you have children and need to officially appoint legal guardians for them.
- Owns Assets: To guarantee that your property and possessions are distributed to your intended beneficiaries.
- Wants Peace of Mind: To plan for the future and protect your loved ones against unforeseen events.
- Undergoes Life Changes: If your financial or personal circumstances significantly change.
- Has Evolving Wishes: If you have new objectives or changes regarding the distribution of your estate.
- Wants to Avoid Legal Complications: To prevent the expense, delays, and unpredictability associated with dying intestate (without a valid will).
By making a will, you ensure that your possessions are passed to your chosen beneficiaries. It also allows your affairs to be concluded quickly and correctly, preventing unnecessary legal complications or disputes among loved ones.
How much does our will writing service cost?
This service is for taking your instructions then producing of form(s) of Will appropriate for straightforward situations, for example: people with modest assets leaving everything to a small number of individuals. If you feel your estate may have slightly more sophisticated requirements, we can still assist – so please Contact Us for a free consultation or further information. “Attestation” in our office is included (if required) by which we ensure the correct witnessing to render the Will valid. If attestation in our office is not required we do not include ensuring the Will is properly attested elsewhere.
Single Will (£450)
The service of producing one Will for one client.
Mirror Will (£630)
The service of producing two Wills for two people whose provisions mirror one another – that is to say gifts to the survivor of the couple, with other legacies otherwise the same in both forms of Will.
Single Will with a Trust (£600)
The single Will product including a trust – which is a more sophisticated type of Will that allows distributions to be delayed.
Mirror Wills with a Trust (£1,050)
The “mirror Will” product including similar trusts – which is are more sophisticated types of Will that allow distributions to be be delayed.
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FAQs
Here are some answers to the most common questions we get about this area of law.
Do I need to include family in my will?
If your will fails to make provision for people who are your close family members or dependants, they may have the right to apply to the Court to get some benefit from your estate. If this is a possibility for your circumstances, then your will could anticipate it, for example by including a letter explaining why certain people have got (or not got) certain bequests from your estate
Should I appoint a solicitor as my will executor?
Having the will that we prepare executed in our office is an option included in the price, which we recommend you take advantage of. Choosing not to have your will executed in the presence of a solicitor increases the possibility of any challenge to your will being successful. If you choose not to have a solicitor present at the execution of your will, then we will have provided a “transcription only service” and we exclude all other liabilities for the making of such a will.
How long will it take to write a Will?
The time our work takes to conclude will depend on precisely what we are asked to do, but we would generally expect to have taken your instructions within two days of you having bought this product, and we would normally expect to have produced a usable template within 7 working days of your decision to buy the product. Special dispatch may be available where necessary (possibly at extra charge in some cases).
What’s the process for a Will Writing Service in Manchester?
First we will discuss your full circumstances surrounding your estate, executors/trustees and chosen beneficiaries. We will then produce a draft Will or Mirror Wills for your approval. Once the document has been approved we will arrange a meeting to guide you through the execution of the will or wills. After the will has been executed we will check that its execution appears to be legally compliant. If you wish, we will securely store the original for you, providing you with a copy for your records at no extra cost.
What is a will?
A Will is a legal document made to ensure that your wishes are carried out in relation to your assets, funds, and body after your death. It is a formal document subject to complicated technical requirements.
It may be helpful to regard your will as being a Deed of Gift of your property that you make conditional on the gifts only coming into effect after you die. You have exactly the same freedom to do with your property on your death, as you could have done while still alive – e.g. if you wish, you could give all you possess to charity.
What happens if I die without making a will?
If you die without a valid will, your estate will be distributed under the rules of intestacy, which may not reflect your wishes. This could mean that unmarried partners inherit nothing, Minor children are left without named guardians or assets go to distant relatives, or to the Crown. The order of priority of who can act as administrator under an intestacy are: Spouse, Children, Parents, Siblings, Grandparents, Uncles and aunts or their children. Intestacy also makes probate more difficult and more expensive, therefore by using a will lawyer, you retain control over how your estate is managed and ensure your loved ones are looked after.
Can I write a Will without a solicitor?
Yes, you can legally write a will yourself, but doing so without legal advice from a Will Writer can lead to mistakes that make the will invalid or open to challenge. A will must be properly drafted, signed and witnessed according to strict legal rules under the Wills Act 1837. Choosing a professional Will Writing Service in Manchester ensures your wishes are clearly recorded, legally valid, and less likely to be contested.
Why choose Mounteney Solicitors to write your Will?
You deserve the peace of mind to know your interests are in the best hands. No law firm is better placed to protect you than Mounteney Solicitors.
Our Will Writing Lawyers in Stockport are experienced and qualified professionals with a deep understanding of the law, and can advise you on the best solution for your circumstances. You will always be able to speak to someone who knows what is going on with your work and who will ensure you get up-to-date information. Any solicitor may boast of being better than the average – but we back our promise by our nine specific commitments.
We have been helping people in Stockport, Manchester, and across England and Wales for many years, from our offices in Bramhall, Heald Green, and Cheadle.Once you have made your will you should review it every 3-5 years, for changes in circumstance and / or wishes. Whilst making a will it is usually a good idea to consider whether Lasting Powers of Attorney or any form of estate planning is appropriate, too. Contact Mounteney Solicitors today to find out how we can help you plan for the future.
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