Will Writing Services

If you wish to write a will or amend an existing will to ensure your estate is distributed according to your wishes after you die, our expert solicitors are here to help.

Our award-winning solicitors - based across Yorkshire - are on hand to guide you through the will writing process, giving you the peace of mind that your family and loved ones will be provided for after you die. We are widely regarded for our high standards of service, and will do our utmost to ensure that your specific requirements are met.

If a will is not drafted properly, the document can be deemed invalid and have no legal effect, which means your estate may not pass to who you want it to. We can provide practical legal guidance in simple terms, helping you to make sense of this often complicated legal process.

Contact us today for expert legal advice on writing a will by calling 0800 988 3650, or complete our online enquiry form and we will get back to you at a time that is convenient for you.

How we work

Ramsdens Solicitors’ will writing solicitors are on hand to guide you every step of the way throughout this legal process. We will work tirelessly to ensure your will is as detailed and clear as possible, while complying with all of the necessary legal requirements.

We pride ourselves on our long history of providing will writing services for clients under various circumstances, ensuring they have made detailed and fair wills that are in line with their wishes. We have also helped business owners and high-net worth individuals with writing a will.

We can help you to:

• Identify all of your assets and liabilities
• Fill a final tax return
• Complete Inland Revenue Inheritance Tax requirements
• Deal with legal ownership of your property
• Identify potential beneficiaries
• Distribute your assets in accordance with your will

Our knowledgeable solicitors are also on hand to administer your will in the event of your death, helping your executors to apply for a Grant of Probate from the High Court of Justice.

Administering an estate requires knowledge of the laws of property, succession and trusts, as well as the implication of Inheritance and Capital Gains Taxes. Our experience enables us to administer the estate quickly, efficiently and without complication.

WHY DO I NEED TO MAKE A WILL?

By making a will, you can ensure that your estate and the gifts you wish to pass on to your loved ones in the event of your death are administered to them at the right time. A will can also be a way of reducing the amount of tax you pay, including Inheritance Tax.

If you do not make a will, your assets will be distributed in accordance with the rules of intestacy, meaning the law will dictate who will benefit from your estate. The law relating to intestacy does not recognise common law spouses or step children; as such, if you die intestate, your common law spouse or stepchildren will get nothing.

Administration of an estate is often complicated and dying intestate will only put further stress on those who are left behind. The legal process is more involved and therefore more expensive.

WHAT IS THE WILL WRITING PROCESS?

The will writing process may seem complicated initially, but if approached correctly, it can be stress-free and efficient. We have produced a guide exploring the process of making a will, which can be viewed here.

WHY CHOOSE US?

By choosing Ramsdens Solicitors to help you write your will, you can rest assured that your case will be handled with utmost care and sensitivity. We are a Law Society-accredited solicitor, and have also been ranked in the Legal 500 in seven practice areas. Our expertise means you can rely on the highest standard of legal advice throughout the will writing process.

We provide:

• A free consultation
• A friendly, confidential service
• Fast responses to all communication
• Specialist solicitors to handle your case

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.