Wills

Making a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, your assets and your wishes. Our will writing solicitors advise on straightforward wills, more complex estate planning, inheritance tax issues and arrangements designed to reduce the risk of future disputes. 

Why making a will matters 

Without a valid will, your estate will be distributed under the intestacy rules rather than according to your wishes. That can create uncertainty for loved ones and may produce outcomes you would not have chosen. A carefully prepared will allows you to decide who should benefit, who should act as executor, and how practical issues should be dealt with after your death. It can also provide reassurance that the people closest to you will have clear instructions to follow. 

Our will writing and estate planning advice 

We advise clients making a will for the first time, updating an existing will and reviewing older documents after major life events such as marriage, divorce, a new child, the purchase of property or a change in financial circumstances. We also advise on inheritance tax planning, lifetime trusts, protective provisions and related succession issues where a simple will may not be enough. The aim is to produce a document that works in practice and reflects the wider family and financial picture. 

Reducing the risk of later problems 

A will should do more than record basic intentions. Good drafting can help reduce ambiguity, protect vulnerable beneficiaries, support tax planning and lower the risk of family disagreement after death. We discuss the points clients often overlook, including guardianship for children, the impact of marriage or divorce, digital assets, business interests and what should happen if circumstances change in the future. Taking the time to address these issues now can spare families significant difficulty later. 

Clear advice and a straightforward process 

Clients often want reassurance that the process will be simple, private and handled with care. We provide practical guidance from initial instructions through to signing and safe storage, answering questions clearly and making sure you understand the effect of the document you are putting in place. Whether your affairs are relatively simple or require more detailed planning, our role is to help you move forward with confidence. 

To speak to our Will Writing team , call 0331 630 1144, email probate@msbsolicitors.co.uk or complete our Enquiry Form and we’ll get back to you.