will writing service stockport

• Conveyancing Overview
• Conveyancing Altrincham
• Conveyancing Ashton-under-Lyne
• Conveyancing Bolton
• Conveyancing Didsbury
• Conveyancing Hale
• Conveyancing Oldham
• Conveyancing Sale
• Conveyancing Urmston
• Conveyancing Bramhall
• Conveyancing Gatley
• Commercial Conveyancing
• Criminal Overview
• Investigations
• Serious Crime Overview
• Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking
• Serious & Organised Crime
• Serious Fraud
• Sexual Offences Overview
• Child Sexual Offences
• Historic Sexual Offences
• Indecent Images
• Rape and Attempted Rape
• Revenge Porn
• Sexual Abuse in Schools
• Assault, ABH & GBH
• Kidnapping & False Imprisonment
• Knife Crime
• Murder or Manslaughter
• Driving Offences Overview
• Dangerous Driving
• Drink Driving
• Business Crime Overview
• Bribery & Corruption
• Private Criminal Defence Lawyers
• Restraining Order
• Wills & Probate Overview

Will Writing

• Estate Disputes and Contesting Wills
• Inheritance Act Claims
• Living Wills

Powers of Attorney

• Court of Protection Overview
• Deputyships
• Elderly Clients
• Inheritance Planning

Personal Injury Trusts

Business owner estates.

• Family Law Overview
• Child Law Overview
• Child Arrangement Orders
• FHDRA Hearings
• International Child Relocation
• Legal Advice for Grandparents
• Legal Advice for Stepparents
• Parental Responsibility
• Special Guardianship Orders
• Divorce Overview
• Financial Settlements
• Companies on Divorce
• Post Divorce Financial Claims
• Pensions on Divorce
• Separation Agreements
• Domestic Violence
• Out of Court Resolutions Overview
• Collaborative Law
• Private FDRs
• Pre-Nuptial Agreements
• Unmarried Couples Overview
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Civil Partnerships & Same Sex Marriage
• Civil Partnership Dissolutions
• Regulatory Overview
• NMC Investigations/Nurses & Midwives
• TRA Investigations/Teachers
• GMC Investigations/Doctors
• GDC Investigations/Dentists
• GOC Investigations/Opticians
• SWE Investigations/Social Workers
• ARB Investigations/Architects
• HCPC Investigations
• Immigration Overview
• Naturalisation
• Partner & Family Visas
• ILR & Settled Status
• Appeals & Challenges
• Asylum Applications
• Illegal Deportation
• Business Immigration
• Contempt of Court Overview
• Breach of Child Custody Order
• Breach of Divorce Settlement
• Breach of Housing Injunction
• Breach of Restraining Order
• Exaggerated PI Claims
• Mental Health
• Personal Injury Overview
• Amputation Injury Claims
• Brain Injury Claims
• Professional Negligence
• Unlawful Detention
• Contact Overview
• Belshaw Solicitors

Specialist Will Writing Lawyers

What is a will, why make a will, who should make a will, do i need to include family in my will, what are the different types of will, should i appoint a solicitor as my will executor, how long will it take to write a will, how much does it cost to make a will, why choose mounteney solicitors to write your will, make an enquiry, related services.

Clients might find the following legal links useful.

Executorship Appointment

Will with a trust.

Our Will Writing Solicitors in Stockport are highly skilled specialists. We have a deep understanding of the law surrounding wills, and can advise you on the best way to plan for the distribution of your assets for the future.

Making sure your wishes are clearly outlined and enforced is crucial. With the support of our Will Writing Solicitors you can make sure that your family and your loved ones are taken care of, and that your estate is not reduced by excessive tax, expenses, or unnecessary disputes.

Contact us today to begin the process of writing a will with Mounteney Solicitors. We can also witness your signature and act as executor if required.

Appoint us as a professional executor of your will

A sophisticated will that places some of the deceased’s assets into a trust on death

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. 

Making a will is sensible as it should ensure that:

• Those you wish to benefit from your possessions (especially your partner and children) do so, and not someone else (or the Crown, if you have no close family)
• That your affairs are concluded properly and quickly, and do not, for example, give rise to unnecessary disputes between your loved-ones or complicated legal processes.

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.

You might feel more inclined to be generous with gifts in your will than when you are still alive, when you may feel you need your possessions to live from yourself.

If you die without having written a will, the rules of intestacy will apply. There are many misconceptions about what these rules dictate, which often mean people avoid making a will, thinking their assets are safe.

My spouse or civil partner will get everything

In many circumstances, your estate may be divided between relatives in shares dictated by the law, and could result in your spouse receiving less than expected. If you are not married your partner may receive nothing.

My sibling will sort things out for me

The order of priority of who can act as administrator under an intestacy are: 

• Grandparents 
• Uncles and aunts or their children.

Intestacy also makes probate more difficult and more expensive. In contrast to the situation dictated by intestacy, making a Will can: 

• control where your property goes after your death
• control who takes charge of your affairs
• ensure that your affairs are concluded properly and quickly
• reduce the amount of tax payable 

Making a will is one of the most important jobs you will ever do. The benefits of a plan for the future division of your assets are clear, and apply to everyone.

People who should make a will include those who:  

• Have children and want to appoint guardians
• Own property and want to ensure it passes to their loved ones
• Are planning for their future against uncertain situations
• Experience major changes in financial  or personal circumstances
• Experience any change of wishes or objectives in relation to their estate
• Want to avoid the costs, delays and unpredictability of intestacy

Unfortunately many people leave making a will until it is too late, which is a decision their loved ones often regret. Having a will written by specialist Will Writing Solicitors is the best way to ensure your wishes are carried out, and your family and loved ones are looked after.

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.

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. At Mounteney Solicitors, we have decades of experience dealing with special requirements for succession planning and wills, and our Will Writing Solicitors in Stockport, Bramhall, Cheadle, and Heald Green are always available to provide specialist advice.

Single Wills

Single wills are the most common type of will. These are documents outlining how you would like your estate to be divided or handled after your death. They are generally better suited to people who are not married, or if the other spouse in a marriage has a single will in place already. There are a number of situations in which a single will can be the most appropriate option even if you’re married and have children, as it allows for more detailed control of your assets.

Mirror Wills

Couples can often benefit from mirror wills, which carry identical instructions on both spouses’ copies. They generally call for the survivor of the couple to receive the estate, and for this to be distributed according to the will’s instructions once both spouses have passed away. It’s important to consider that mirror wills can be edited once one spouse has died, so trust between the couple is fundamental.

Trust Wills

Trust wills allow for the funds and assets in the will to be transferred to a trust. You can name trustees, who will manage the trust, and beneficiaries, who will be entitled to its contents. This can be a great option to ensure that loved ones who are unable to manage funds and assets, such as children, still receive some of your estate and possessions. Trust wills can also protect your estate from excessive Inheritance Tax and creditors, as they will be unable to access its contents.

Living Wills

A living will, also known as an advance decision, is a document outlining your wishes regarding medical treatments to be used in case you become unable to communicate or make decisions later in life, or for any reason you are not of sound mind. They are legally binding, and medical staff must follow their instructions.

If you feel that your estate may have slightly more sophisticated requirements we can still assist so please contact us for a free consultation or further information.

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.

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 – please ask).

First we will find out from you the 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.

Your supplier is Mounteney Solicitors, regulated by the Solicitor Regulation Authority, that charges VAT some customers may be able to reclaim.

Our work will be charged at a fixed-fee of:

• £300 including VAT (£250 + VAT) for a single Will, or
• £498 including VAT (£415 + VAT) for a simple pair of Mirror Wills
• £480 including VAT (£400 + VAT) for a single Will with a Trust.
• £825 including VAT (£687.50 + VAT) for a set of couples mirror Wills with a Trust.

Please note that there may be supplements based on additional Trust arrangements which you would be advised about at your free consultation. There is more about our fees on our website here .

If you have any questions or require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us .

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 Solicitors 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 ten 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.

Contact Form

You appear to have Javascript disabled. Some of this site’s features require Javascript to function.

Jonathan Mounteney

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut interdum ut mi in aliquam. Vestibulum mollis leo ante, ac placerat est convallis ut. Cras ultrices leo nisi, non luctus diam cursus in. In turpis risus, condimentum et ultricies ac, lobortis in leo. Praesent lacus quam, sollicitudin a facilisis sed, vulputate ut lectus. Donec tempor libero vitae lacus viverra, tincidunt accumsan lectus ornare. Maecenas tristique vestibulum feugiat. Mauris fermentum, lacus sed consectetur malesuada, lectus lectus iaculis odio, et eleifend nisl urna quis tellus. Nam vel tortor sit amet ipsum tempus bibendum. Vestibulum accumsan, ante et convallis malesuada, ipsum nisl venenatis risus, vel interdum sem eros a lorem. Nullam pulvinar non quam non eleifend. Donec ultricies scelerisque mauris vitae mattis. Nunc at leo in arcu euismod tincidunt.

Browser Warning - Internet Explorer ≤ 6

Your web browser is out of date, becoming obsolete in 2006. Internet Solutions Services Limited (creators of this website) no longer supports Internet Explorer 6 or earlier because we’re committed to the web’s best practices, your security and providing our customers with the best value for money. As such, while we have attempted to ensure this website is functional at the most basic level, some features, along with the aesthetic of the website, will not be available.

For the sake of your online security, for a faster, more complete browsing experience and to see this website in all its glory, we would seriously recommend upgrading. Upgrading your browser is free and only takes a few minutes.

View your upgrade options I understand, close this window. ×

Browser Warning - Internet Explorer 7

Your web browser is out of date, becoming obsolete in 2009. Internet Solutions Services Limited (creators of this website) no longer officially supports Internet Explorer 7 or earlier because we’re committed to the web’s best practices, your security and providing our customers with the best value for money. As such, while we have attempted to ensure this website is functional at a basic level, some areas of this site may not appear as expected.

Will Writing & Probate

There are many ways you can plan for the future of you and your family, whether it’s making a Will, inheritance tax planning or creating Lasting Powers of Attorney. For many this can be a daunting experience, but it certainly doesn’t have to be.

Speak to a solicitor today - Call now on  0161 443 2828

Harvey Roberts experienced team of Wills, Trusts and Probate solicitors can support you with every legal aspect from planning your future and that of your dependents to dealing with a death or loss of capacity.. We offer practical, friendly and in-depth advice on:  - Business Protection & Succession Planning  - Court of Protection  - Deeds of Variation  - Inheritance Tax Planning  - Lasting Power of Attorney  - Making a Will and Will Writing  - Probate and Estate Administration  - Trusts for Children  - Will and Estate Disputes

Our Wills, Trusts and Probate solicitors have the professional knowledge, first-hand experience and practical legal knowledge to help you in an efficient, personal and cost-effective manner. We don’t treat every client the same like some law firms. Instead we take an individual approach to your case to ensure you receive the best possible service that is completely tailored to your needs. 

To start your claim please speak to our specialist team of Will Writing & Probate solicitors, you can contact them on 0161 443 2828.

Address Harvey Roberts Solicitors Westbourne Chambers, 92-94 Gorton Road, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 6AN Contacts Email: [email protected] Phone: 0161 443 2828

• Power of Attorney
• Trusts (Bloodline Planning)
• Business Succession
• Meet The Team
• IFA Members
• Privacy Policy

About Harratts Legal Services 

We are local experts in wills, lasting power of attorney and estate planning.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR SERVICES, CLICK THROUGH BELOW

Wills , power  of attorney, trusts  ( bloodline planning) , business succession, about us .

• Workplace Harassment Claims
• Constructive Dismissal Claims
• Discrimination in the Workplace
• Employment Competition Issues
• Employment Tribunal Representation
• Employment Tribunal Pricing – Claimant
• Family Friendly Rights Solicitors
• Flexible Working Dispute
• Grievance Complaints
• Redundancy Legal Advice
• Restrictive Covenants Solicitors
• Settlement Agreements Solicitors
• Unfair Dismissal Complaints
• Unpaid Wages Claim
• Whistleblower Legal Protection
• Employment Law FAQs
• Boundary & Neighbour Disputes
• Consumer Dispute Resolution
• Contractual Disputes
• Insolvency & Debt Recovery
• Landlord & Tenant Disputes
• Property Disputes
• Professional Negligence Claims
• Dispute Resolution FAQs
• Child Arrangement Orders
• Child Maintenance
• Children Matters
• Civil Partnership Dissolution
• Cohabitation Disputes and Unmarried Couples
• Divorce and Relationship Breakdown
• Domestic Violence and Abuse
• Financial and Property Matters
• Pre-Nuptial and Separation Agreements
• Family FAQs
• Amputation Claims
• Chronic Pain Claim
• Firearms and Ballistic Injury Claims
• Military Brain and Head Injuries
• Military Criminal Injury Claims
• Military Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Claims
• Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
• Non-Freezing Cold Injuries
• Orthopedic Military Injury Claims
• Spinal and Spinal Cord Injury Claims
• Accidents in the Home You Rent
• Beauty & Hairdressing Injury Claim
• Brain & Head Injuries
• Burn Injury Compensation
• Chronic Pain Syndrome
• Cycling Accidents
• Holiday Accidents & Illnesses Abroad
• Motorbike Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents – Slips, Trips & Falls
• Road Traffic Accidents
• Spinal Injuries Claims
• Workplace Accidents
• Personal Injury FAQs
• Bespoke Residential Conveyancing
• Conveyancing Pricing
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Expeditions & Trekking Accidents
• Parachuting and other aeronautical accidents
• Rock Climbing & Mountaineering Accidents
• Skiing and other Winter Sports Accidents
• Water Sports including Sailing

Challenging or Contesting a Will

• Claims Against Property or Assets
• Fraudulent Wills
• Inheritance Act Claims
• Invalid Wills Involving Mental Capacity
• Invalid Wills Involving Undue Influence By Others
• Negligently Drafted Wills
• Problems with Executors or Trustees
• Trust Disputes

Court of Protection

Inheritance tax planning, making a will, powers of attorney.

• Probate & Estate Administration
• Estate Administration Pricing
• Wills, Trusts & Probate FAQs
• In Charge of a Motor Vehicle
• Failure to Provide a Specimen
• Failure to Furnish Driver Information
• Failing to Stop/Report an Accident
• Drug Driving
• Driving without Due Care and Attention or Careless Driving
• Driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs
• Drink Driving
• Disqualification under the Totting up Procedure/Exceptional Hardship
• Dangerous Driving
• Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving
• Causing Death by Dangerous Driving or Careless Driving
• Apply to reduce your disqualification
• Driving without Insurance
• Using a hand-held mobile phone or device while driving
• Appealing Against a Decision Made By The DVLA
• Agency, Distribution and Supply Agreements
• Contracts, Joint Ventures, Franchising and Outsourcing
• Data Protection
• Intellectual Property and IT Contracts
• Terms of Sale and Terms of Business
• Asset Purchases and Asset Sales
• Share Option Schemes
• Banking and Finance
• Corporate Governance, Director’s Duties and Companies Act Compliance
• Management Buy-Outs and Management Buy-Ins
• Private Equity and Corporate Finance
• Corporate Structures, Shareholders and Partnership Agreements
• Share Sales, Mergers and Acquisitions
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Arbitration
• Banking and Finance Litigation
• Disputes Over Goods & Services
• Director, Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
• Property Litigation
• Commercial Lease Agreements
• Property Development
• Property Finance and Banking
• Property Investment and Asset Management
• Commercial Property FAQs
• Debt Recovery Overview
• Debt Recovery Pricing
• Employment Tribunals Pricing
• Absence Management
• Business Protection, Confidentiality and Restrictive Covenants
• Employment Tribunal Services for Employers
• Employment Contracts and Service Agreements
• Family Friendly Rights
• Flexible Working
• In-house Training
• Redundancy Advice for Employers
• Recruitment Support
• Settlement Agreements
• Writing Staff Handbooks, Policies & Procedures
• TUPE Transfers & Corporate Restructure
• HR Support Services
• Corporate & Commercial Support for Family Businesses
• Employment Law Support for Family Businesses
• Family Law Support for Family Businesses
• Wills & Succession Planning for Family Businesses
• Employment Law for the Armed Forces
• Family Law for the Armed Forces
• Personal Injury for the Armed Forces
• Military Wills for the Armed Forces
• Conveyancing for the Armed Forces
• Family Law for the Police
• Media Defamation for the Police
• Personal Injury for the Police
• Conveyancing for the Police
• Wills & Trusts for the Police
• Police Crime and Misconduct Defence
• Meet the Team
• Awards & Recognition
• Case Studies
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Gorvins Values & History
• Join the Team
• Testimonials
• Press Contacts

Wills, Trusts & Probate Solicitors Manchester

• Services for You
• Wills Trusts Probate

There are many ways you can plan for the future, whether it is making a will, inheritance tax planning or creating a trust. It’s a daunting process but if ignored can cause major problems for your family after your death. This is why it’s crucial that you take the time to plan and set your affairs in order.

Gorvins team of wills, trusts and probate solicitors in Manchester can support you with every legal aspect of planning your future, helping you protect your dependents in the event of your death or loss of capacity. We specialise in all matters relating to

• Will writing
• Contested wills
• Trusts and estates
• Lasting powers of attorney, and
• Deeds of variation.

Handling cases across the country, our expert wills and probate solicitors offer straightforward and practical advice with sensitivity and care.

To get help today, call us on 0161 930 5151, e-mail us at [email protected] or complete our online form. We’ll discuss your requirements and you’ll receive tailor-made advice from our will solicitors to ensure you and your loved ones are protected.

What our wills trusts and probate solicitors can help with

We offer practical, friendly and in-depth advice on:

• Making a Will and Will Writing
• Trusts for Children
• Deeds of Variation
• Lasting Power of Attorney
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Will and Estate Disputes
• Business Protection and Succession Planning

The last thing you want is for your wealth to be distributed in the wrong way, which is why legal advice regarding your will is so important.

Get Wills, Trusts & Probate advice from expert solicitors

Our wills and trusts lawyers have the professional knowledge, first-hand experience and practical legal knowledge to help you in a personal and cost-effective manner. We don’t treat every client the same. Instead, we take an individual approach to your case to ensure you receive the best possible service that is completely tailored to your needs.

Our Manchester-based wills and probate solicitors offer specialist advice that will help you protect your and your family’s future. Whatever your needs, we can help plan this for you in the most efficient manner. If you have disabled dependents, for example, we can advise you on all your legal options so that their future is fully secure, whether that’s financially or from a welfare point of view.

Award-Winning Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitors

It’s sometimes tempting to use an unqualified service provider to write your will or help plan for the future, but this can lead to major problems further down the line. Gorvins have a large team of Wills and Trusts solicitors in Manchester with years of experience in estate planning, offering unrivalled knowledge on how to write a will.

We’ve built a terrific reputation as specialists in this field and have supported thousands of people to protect their futures and their families. We don’t talk in riddles, we provide jargon-free, understandable advice even when dealing with complicated matters, ensuring you understand every aspect f your legal matters.

All of our Wills, Trusts and Probate solicitors are either STEP qualified or training to become STEP qualified, demonstrating our dedication and determination when it comes to making sure we are in the best position to help you.

Specialist advice for the elderly and those suffering from dementia

We’re members of Solicitors of the Elderly and Dementia Friends, meaning we can provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers. If you’re looking for advice for making a will with dementia or any other conditions, Gorvins wills, trust and probate solicitors are expertly trained to help you put your affairs in order.

Get expert support with wills, trusts or probate matters today

For advice, guidance and support, contact one of our will solicitors in Manchester now. We’ll listen to your problem, advise you of the next steps and approach your case with compassion and care. Contact us on 0161 930 5117, e-mail us at [email protected] or fill in our online form and one of our wills and trusts solicitors will be in touch to discuss your needs.

If you’d like more information on pricing for our probate services, please click here.

Let our legal experts contact you

• Name * First
• Leave us a message...
• By submitting an enquiry via the Gorvins website you acknowledge that any personal data you include in such enquiry will be used in accordance with the terms of our privacy policy. By clicking "Please contact us today" you confirm you are happy to proceed on this basis.

Find out why our clients recommend us

Michael made us feel very welcome and was reassuringly sensitive and... ... Meredith Barlow-Walsh from Macclesfield

On principle I never normally tick ‘excellent’ or ’10 out of 10’ however on... ... Mrs. Judith Rigby from Didsbury

I received a very professional service in a relaxed... ... Mrs. R from Stockport

Drafting our Wills was a very daunting process for us but the moment me and... ... Mr. & Mrs. Wetnall from Bramhall

I would like to thank everybody at Gorvins who assisted me in what was... ... Mr. Paul MacWilliam from Sale

Meet the Wills, Trusts & Probate team

Michael smoult.

Partner & Head of Wills, Trusts & Probate

Julie Burgess

Almas patankar.

Associate Solicitor

Legal matters our Wills, Trusts & Probate experts can help you with

Can i change my will.

You can change your Will at any time while you are still alive and have the capacity to do so. We generally recommend t

Anyone can leave their money and belongings to whom they wish in their Will, but on occasion disputes do arise over...

Being an Executor

Coming Soon!

Trusts are a great way to protect your estate and ensure your future planning is as efficient as possible...

A properly drafted Will will ensure your family and loved ones are cared for should anything happen to you...

A Lasting Power of Attorney offers peace of mind for you and your family should you become ill or have an accident...

Probate & Estate Administration

When a family member or loved one dies, we fully understand how difficult it is to sort out their affairs...

Latest News

COVID-19: Video-witnessed Wills will be made legal in England and Wales

There are many ways you can plan for the future, whether it is making a will, inheritance tax ...

Latest Blog Posts

Using Trusts for Disabled Beneficiaries

Additional Resources

• Privacy Overview
• Strictly Necessary Cookies
• 3rd Party Cookies

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.

Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website.

Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences!

20+ Years Experience

Specialist Will Writers

Best Will Prices

Will Writers Nationwide

Get A Will Written in Stockport

Enquire Today For A Free No Obligation Quote

We are a leading will writing company based in Stockport that can help all people assure their assets after death in May 2024.

Our company offers a range of will writing services to people across Stockport, whether you are writing a will for the first time or need a new will created to meet the new demands of your life.

Table of Contents

As this is a legally valid document, there is a range of things that need to be included, and your will should be written in a specific way to ensure all of these needs are met.

Working with our will writing services can ensure that you or a family member has a professional will written on time. There is a range of ways we can help you during this time, and we support clients across England and Wales.

If you are interested in the professional assistance we can offer, do not hesitate to get in touch with our team today to see what we can do for you.

Why Use Us?

Our team of in-house solicitors in Stockport provide a specialist Will Writing Service. We can ensure that all of your personal possessions are protected during this time and can cover a range of assets, no matter the personal circumstances.

We can prevent a will from being successfully contested and protect someone’s interests following death. We work closely with a recognised trade body as well as those within the legal profession, such as local solicitors, as well as giving all clients their own executor to ensure the highest standard of work every time.

There are many reasons why you should consider working with professional will writers during this time, whether you are looking to get your own will completed or working on behalf of a family member.

Our professional will writers ensure that all areas of writing a will are completed, and we do this to a high standard. All our legal documents are assessed by a local solicitor to ensure they meet the needs of the client.

Working with a professional service covers all needs, including proving testamentary capacity. Our professional will writers will provide an assessment of capacity and ensure that this is recorded on file for future reference, preventing the will from being successfully contested and going against your wishes following death.

Many benefits come from working with us for the will writing process, and as a legal service, we can ensure that all needs are met during this time.

If you are interested in working with us and want to see how our will writing service can help, do not hesitate to get in touch with the Stockport team today to learn more.

Inheritance, Wills & Probate Barristers

Working with our will writing service gives you access to not only a will writer but also members of the law society that can help you during this process.

With our practice approved by the solicitors regulation authority, we can provide a properly drafted will as well as offer ongoing advice that can help you during this time. These services can help family members following their bereavement and help your will be seen as you desired.

We understand that you may have a complex family situation and only want all the assets to go to your immediate family or specific people, which is why we offer a probate service as well as help to write your will.

Our Stockport barristers have a great understanding and experience with inheritance laws and will ensure that your will is handled the same way you desire. Working with our service provides the legal cover you and your family may need during this time, as well as providing a valid will.

Reasons For Getting A Will Written

Creating a will for the first time or getting a new will organised is a task that many people put off. However, it is one of the most important things you can do and may not take as much work as you have anticipated, especially when working with a professional will writer.

Getting a will organised is a way of protecting your family and loved ones following your death, ensuring that all your assets are handled in the right manner. Having a professional will makes it easier for any law firm to handle your assets following death and can prevent family disputes, issues within the family, as well as the overpaying of inheritance tax.

With a will, it will be easier for your personal possessions to be divided once you have died and ensure that your needs will be met.

Even a simple will can provide a range of benefits, and this is something we can help with. Working with professional will writing services like those offered by our brand, as well as many others, including the Co Op Legal Services, can help with many factors in Stockport, including:

• You have dependent children

One of the most important reasons for hiring a will writer is to protect your children. With a will, you can not only continue to provide for your children following death but also nominate a legal guardian for those who are under 18.

Your will covers more than your personal possessions, and it is a parental responsibility to ensure that your children will be taken care of even when you are no longer with them. A will can offer the same protection to your children in the form of a guardian as it would your personal possessions following death.

If you die without a will, there will be no one with parental responsibility for your children in Stockport, which means it will be up to the court to decide who should look after your children. This may result in something you do not want, which is why you should take some of your own time now to finalise your wishes and get them filed legally to protect your children.

• You are not married to your partner

If you are not married or in a civil partnership with your partner, then you should not expect anything to go to them following death unless you have made a will. If you are not a civil partner or married to the person you love, then this can cause a lot of issues should you die without a will.

Without the legal binding that comes from marriage or a civil partnership, it will be difficult for your partner to continue their life following your death. Even a basic will can cover their needs and ensure they get to remain inside your shared home without being a civil partner or married to you at the time.

Unless there is this legal binding in the form of marriage or a registered civil partnership, you need to have a will that indicates your wishes for your partner to protect them during this time. You should both have separate wills that indicate your wishes for each other if you are not a civil partner or married, or you can also have the same will, which is known as mirror wills to ensure all your needs are covered.

• You are worried about inheritance tax

If your Stockport estate is worth more than £325,000, it is likely going to be hit heavily with inheritance tax following your death. An IHT bill can be avoided by writing a will or updating your existing will to meet your current needs, ensuring that your personal assets can be handed on in full to your loved ones.

Working with our professional writing services can help you get around having to pay inheritance tax on your possessions, as we understand the exemptions that are available to all. For example, leaving everything that is above the threshold of £325,000 to your spouse or civil partner can avoid IHT and is something to consider if you do not want to pay this tax.

• Your personal circumstances have changed

Change is the only constant in life, which can make will writing difficult. However, working with a professional will writing service like the one we offer is a way to keep up with these ever-changing circumstances and ensure that your will reflects the circumstances of your life at the time of death.

For example, we will help you write a new will or update an existing will whenever you marry, divorce, or have children to ensure the right people are entitled to your possessions and care following death.

In England and Wales, your existing will is automatically revoked or cancelled when you get married. This does not apply to people in Scotland. To prevent former partners or civil partners from getting access to your assets following death, then you will need to write a will.

• You have specific funeral wishes

If you know what you want your funeral to be like and who you want to be there, then having a will is a way to ensure this will happen following your death. With a will in place, you can leave specific instructions for your family in Stockport so they do not have to make any decisions following your death.

This can be helpful as they may not have the mental capacity to deal with these things once you have died, but you can get your wishes by leaving them in the will.

• You have property overseas or own property with someone else

If you own your property on a joint tenancy basis, your ownership will automatically go to the other person when you die. This is part of the survivorship rules that are present in England and Wales.

However, if you own property on a ‘tenants in common basis’ then the intestacy rules will apply unless you have left specifications in your will and this is witnessed correctly. It is important to note that if you own overseas property, the rules may differ from those in England and Wales, which is why it is best to finalise your wishes in a will.

Where to get a will made?

Now that you understand the importance of having a will made, it is time to consider your options. We are professional will writers that can offer a range of services, including the writing of simple wills to ongoing professional advice to help you during this process.

We offer Co Op legal services in Stockport, including will writing services, to people across the nation to ensure that your possessions and assets will be protected after death. We have plenty of services that can help you during this time, as well as an online will writing service that can be easily accessed.

Working with our will writing services, in conjunction with Co Op Legal services, gives you access to everything you need during this time. We can provide a completely free quote and a draft of your will, based on your needs, and help you cover the solicitor cost during this time.

Following the writing of your will, we will securely store this document until it is required.

If you are interested in working with us, please get in touch with the team today. We can arrange a telephone or video call with you to discuss your needs and see what we can do for you at this time.

How to get a will made?

There are various steps involved in getting a will made, and while we can do a lot of the work for you, it is a good idea for you to understand the steps involved before paying for any service so you can determine what kind of help you need at this time.

Before you can make a will, there are some things you need to do first. These are things you should do before hiring our will writing services in Stockport, although we can help with these too. Before writing a will, you need to determine:

• What type of will you want to make
• Who do you want to inherit from you following death
• Who you would like to look after your children (if they are under 18 or you are dealing with a disabled family member)
• If you want to leave anything to a particular charity, which includes the registered charity number
• Who you would like to leave your estate to

Once you have determined these factors, it is time to start working on making your will.

The steps that are required to make a will are as follows:

1) Value Your Estate

Before you can make a will, you first need to determine what you own and how much you have. This can determine the type of will you need to make. You will need to have a list of assets that will be included in your will, which can be:

• your home and any other property you own
• savings in bank accounts and building society accounts
• National savings, for example, premium bonds
• insurance, such as life insurance or endowment policies
• pension funds, including any lump, sums to be paid after death
• investments, such as stocks, shares, or investment trusts
• motor vehicles
• jewellery, antiques, and other personal belongings
• household contents

As well as these, you also need to include debts as these are also referred to as assets in a will.

2) Decide how you want to divide these assets

Who will get what when you die is the main purpose of a will, and this is the most important step to do when it comes to writing one. This is something we can help with when you use our writing service, but ultimately the decision is yours when it comes to your estate and assets.

In this part of the process, you will need to think about who you want to benefit from your estate as well as the needs of your family, which need to be outlined in the will.

3) Determine any charity donations

A lot of people like to include a charitable donation of some kind in their will, and this is something you can determine now or at a later date.

4) Choose your executors

A single will requires at least one executor, and this is the person who will handle everything after you have died. This is a big role and one that requires a lot of responsibility, so it is something you should consider carefully.

5) Write your will

This is where paying for a will writing service can come in very useful, and we are highly experienced at what we do. As a leading will writing company in Stockport, we can help create a simple will or something more complex based on your needs and will ensure that everything you desire is covered in one document.

Our registered company number is accessible across the country, including with an online service. We can help you get your will done and ensure that all of your needs are met during this time to support your family during their bereavement following your death.

What is the Cost of getting a will made?

The cost of making a will can vary based on the method you choose and the kind of service you use. As a leading will writing company, we aim to offer the best prices for all our services and have helped people across the nation in this particular area.

We can provide free quotes and free will drafting services to help you make your decision. If you are interested in learning more about the costs of our services, please get in touch with the team today.

Best Will writing service near me

We are a national will writing service that has worked with people across Stockport.

If you are interested in working with us, please get in touch with the team today to see how we can help and whether we are available in your local area.

Legal will vs online will

We offer both in-person and online will writing services. Online will writing services are accessible at all times and are available on bank holidays as well.

Regardless of the kind of service you choose, when signing the will you need two witnesses over the age of 18. If you are in Scotland, then you need one witness over the age of 16 for this part of the process.

The Benefits Of Getting A Legal Will Written

• Providing financial security for loved ones
• Making gifts of possessions and money
• Paying less inheritance tax
• Appointing guardians for your children
• Choosing your executors
• Avoiding inheritance disputes
• Creating a life interest
• Specifying wishes for your funeral

What happens if I die without making a will?

If you die without making a will, it can be difficult for your family to handle your assets in Stockport. Various consequences can come with not making a will before you die, based on your estate, your family, and these requirements.

For example, failure to make a will when you are not married or in a civil partnership could be disastrous for your partner, who may lose their home with you as they are not considered to be legally responsible for this. A will can also determine who has legal guardianship over your children or those in your care, which is something you need to consider.

It is always a good idea to have some form of a will written in preparation for when you die to ensure that your family is taken care of.

What exactly is a will?

According to the Co-Op legal services, a will is a document that allows you to determine what will happen to your assets and estate following death.

What Can you Include in a Will?

Everything you own can be included in a will, including:

• Household items, antiques, and other physical items you own
• Parental guardianship of children under the age of 18

There is a range of things that are included in your Stockport estate, which we have already mentioned. We can help ensure that everything is included in your will.

What types of gifts can I include in my will?

There are various ways that you can divide your estate in your will, such as:

• A pecuniary bequest (a fixed sum to a specific person)
• A specific bequest (for a specific item)
• A residuary bequest (a percentage of your estate)

Can an executor of a will also be a beneficiary?

It is possible for the executor of your will to also be a beneficiary of your estate.

Do I need a will if I don’t own a house?

It is a good idea to write a will regardless of what you own because there is more than just property ownership covered.

What if I don’t have anything to leave?

We all leave something behind when we die, even if it is a small selection of personal belongings which need to be organised by our family.

However, even if you do not have a lot and do not think that writing a will is worth it, you may have money or assets by the time you die, which can be assigned to other people through this legal document.

Can a will help protect my home against potential care home fees?

A trust will is what you need for this, and it protects your home or savings against future care home fees.

Making a will and mental capacity

To make a will, you have to understand what you are doing, which is to prove mental capacity. This is something you have to prove at the time that your will is written, as well as at the time it is signed by two witnesses.

Four things are required to prove this:

• you must understand the purpose of the will (which is the handling of your estate when you die)
• you must understand what is in your estate (which can be a general awareness)
• you must understand that people can make a moral claim on your estate, even if they are not a beneficiary
• you must not be suffering from what is legally known as a ‘disorder of the mind.’

Our will writing service makes the process easy

Making a will can be quick and easy if you use a will writing service. Working with us will ensure that you are getting access to the right guidance and support.

Our will writing service in Stockport will provide you with a specialist to help you complete each step of the process, and we will work with you from start to finish. Our will writing advisors can discuss your wishes, offer recommendations and help you to make a will that is right for you and your circumstances, no matter what these may be.

We are an authorised company number and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), so you have peace of mind that your will is written in a way that is recognised by the law.

Where should I store my will?

Your will is stored in a safe place that can be accessed by executors when you die. We can keep hold of your orignal document as well as any other documents you require as part of your writing services.

Can my will be challenged?

All wills can be challenged, but when it is professionally drafted and backed by legal professionals like those in our team, it can prevent this from being a successful claim.

What does undue influence mean in will writing?

This is when someone has been influenced or forced to write their will by another person, and can affect the legality of the document.

Not all wills are regulated – Be Careful

While there are many services similar to ours in Stockport, not all of them are of the same quality. We are a regulated and secure will writing service that can provide legal documents for your needs.

FAQ’s

Do debts die with you.

No, as debts will be included in your estate.

Can I leave a will If I become incapacitated?

You can include guidance in your will to help if you become incapacitated, which will be used by solicitors.

Can I Write My Own Will?

Yes, you can write your own will, but it is always worth getting this checked by a solicitor to ensure this is legally binding.

Is it possible to change somebody’s will after they have died?

You can make variations to a will based on specific regulations, as outlined by the government.

Get In Touch With a Specialist

Get in touch with a will writing specialist today.

We are open every day, including bank holidays, so contact us today to see how we can help.

Find More Info

Make sure you contact us today for a number of great will writing services in North West.

Here are some towns we cover near Stockport.

What Others Say About Our Services

We absolutely love the service provided. Their approach is really friendly but professional. We went out to five different companies and found Get a Will Written to be value for money and their service was by far the best. Thank you for your really awesome work, we will definitely be returning!

We have used Get a Will Written for many years as they are certainly the best in the UK. The attention to detail and professional setup is what makes this company our go-to company for all our work. I highly recommend the team for the immense work - we highly recommend them!

For more information on will writing services in Stockport, fill in the contact form below to receive a free quote today.

We Aim To Reply To All Enquiries With-in 24-Hours

Areas We Cover

• Hazel Grove
• Greater Manchester
• Ashton-under-Lyne
• Stalybridge
• Westhoughton
• Ashton-in-Makerfield

20+ Years Experience

Specialist Will Writing

Best Will Prices

Will Writing Nationwide

Will Writing Service in Stockport

Enquire Today For A Free No Obligation Quote

A will is an extremely important part of your life – and your death. Without a will, you can create all kinds of financial and interpersonal problems among friends and family, especially if there are already tensions between different people in your personal and home life in May 2024.

Table of Contents

If you do not already have an existing will, then it can seem daunting to try and create one from scratch. Many people in Stockport have no idea how a will looks, let alone how to create a legal document that can contain all the assets they want to spread around after their death. Even a basic will can seem like a tough document to produce on your own.

The best alternative is to use a cheap, reliable will writing service. Will writers can help you put together a will that is not only legally valid and binding but accurate to your wishes and the way that you want your family to be compensated after your passing.

A will is a major part of getting your affairs in order. We are a team of specialist will writers that understand how to tailor every single will to the client’s wishes and needs, acting as legal professionals to review and amend your will as needed to better suit the legal framework it exists in.

If you are interested in getting a valid will created, then our will writing services may be the best place to turn. There is no easier way to get a will created than sitting in the comfort of your own home and letting the professionals handle it for you.

Why Use Us?

Our team of specialist in-house solicitors and experts have formed a will writing service with a strong legal core. We understand how to construct a will that will not be contested or found invalid, writing firm and decisive details that fall within the legal requirements of any written will.

Co-Op Legal Services

We consider ourselves to offer co-op legal services, with several specialists cooperating at all times. This does not impact the solicitor cost and ensures that you get the best results possible.

Thanks to our Stockport online will writing service, plenty of past clients have been able to rest easy, safe in the knowledge that our will writing services have given each family member the security and stability they will need. As legal documents, it takes a lot of skill to craft a will completely free of ambiguity and uncertain language.

Our Work in Stockport

If you want to prove testamentary capacity and ensure that your will is carried out, then you want a will that is professionally written and able to give you all the right legal cover. A professional service like ours is not just there to protect someone’s interests but to make sure that the personal circumstances behind your will do not compromise your wishes.

Inheritance, Wills & Probate Barristers Stockport

Our Stockport experts are far more than just simple will-writers. We know how to write wills that properly distribute your assets to your chosen beneficiaries, making sure that there are no vague terms or hard-to-understand passages that get in the way of a clear and direct will statement.

As a licensed team of barristers and legal experts, we understand how inheritance laws relate to your personal possessions. We also have a full understanding of the legal processes surrounding British wills and how they should be approached if you want a will of your own.

Our online will writing service provides an easy way to get a new will written quickly, tailored to your exact needs and preferences, through multiple in-depth discussions. Will writing services like ours need to be prepared to sift through legal details and personal information to figure out how the right kind of will can be constructed.

A will dictates what happens after your death, concerning both immediate family and personal friends. A professionally-drafted will is not just something you get for style – it also provides you with the legal protection and support you need to have your wishes carried out correctly.

A large part of our duties as your will writing service involves us carefully piecing together a will that matches your wishes and needs, making sure that absolutely nothing can be misunderstood or misinterpreted. Any vagueness could allow the will to be challenged, compromising your original intentions and wishes as a result.

Inheritance

Wills are commonly used to set aside possessions or assets for inheritance, whether that is your own home or just a simple lump sum of money. We know how to write inheritance documents in a way that will not leave any doubt about how those assets are distributed and the terms behind them being handed over.

This includes details like overseas assets or money that is given in set amounts every year – things that can require highly specific legal language to get right. In a complex family situation, our professional assistance can make a big difference in how the inheritance is carried out.

Probate is the process of a person getting the legal right to deal with your personal property after your death. Your will can name a family member or friend that you trust to handle your assets – if you do not, then your closest living relative may have a chance to apply for probate.

A will allows you to specify your own executor (or executors) that will carry out your wishes instead. Since probate awards some control over your assets, you may have somebody you would prefer to name as your executor – former partners, close family members, a best friend, etc.

Probate might sound like a small detail, but it can be important if you have highly specific wishes for what will happen after your death. Our will writing services take these details into account, even if they do not initially appear to be all that important.

Reasons For Getting A Will Written

There are many reasons to get a will written, some more obvious than others. This includes:

You Have Specific Wishes

Wills allow you to specify the kind of Stockport funeral that you want and means that your family do not have to make that decision for you. This can be important since many people have specific personal or religious preferences that will impact how they want their body to be treated after their death.

You Have Dependent Children

Providing for children after your death is important, especially if they are your own children. If you die without a will, then the courts will choose who takes care of them and what assets they are given, so specifying your wishes can be important.

You Aren’t Married

If you are not married or in a partnership, then there is no guarantee that your partner will get anything after your death. This could even include the home that you have both been living in if you owned it.

You Own Overseas Property

Owning property overseas can complicate things since inheritance laws might be different between the two countries. This often requires you to specify your own inheritance requirements – this gives your family and friends some guidelines on what they should be doing.

You Worry About Inheritance Tax

Inheritance tax can become a problem if your estate is worth more than £325,000 upon death. Specifying that everything above that threshold goes to your spouse can result in them avoiding the tax.

Things Change

Updating your will can be important if circumstances change. It is possible to keep a single will throughout your entire life (although your existing will is cancelled if you get married), but you will want to keep updating your will to make sure that it is relevant to your current wishes and list of assets.

Where to get a will written?

Online will-writing services provide a useful place to get wills written quickly and efficiently, condensing the usual will-writing process into something far more convenient. Local solicitors and online specialists like us are a great way to get your wills created on short notice.

Online wills are no less valid than wills that were written in person in Stockport. In fact, many online wills are written with more care and specificity than the alternative, thanks to the wider pool of experience that online specialists like ours can draw from. Online platforms are akin to an online law firm – offering the same protection in a more convenient fashion.

Keep in mind that will writing is not a regulated market. You want to be sure that you are using will and probate services you can trust, so be sure to do your research on any local solicitor you consider. Even a licensed solicitor may not be experienced enough to write more than a simple will with minimal details.

How to get a will written?

The easiest way to get a will written is to simply approach a will-writing team and start telling them what you are looking for. Our will specialists know how to turn even the most basic of will concepts into an effective legal document, all without major delays or legal hurdles.

You can contact us directly if you need a will written by experts who know exactly what they are doing. We are more than happy to take up the responsibilities of writing your will, putting all of our expertise and past successes into producing the best document possible.

What is the Cost of a Will Writing Service?

On average, expect to pay anything from £100 to £150 for a single will, £250 for a mirror will, and £400 for trust wills in Stockport. This can vary depending on where you go, but paying more for a higher-quality will is almost always a worthwhile trade.

A will writing service involves a lot of serious legal work and careful planning to ensure that the document is legally correct and free from any misunderstandings or vague passages. Even a small mistake in terminology can completely destroy an otherwise perfect document – many of the extra costs here are due to the time it takes to produce a good will.

A cheap will might technically be valid, but it may not offer the same fine print details that a higher-quality option does. This can become a significant problem at a later date – for example, a budget will using the wrong terminology for your civil partner or not specifying a legal guardian for your children.

Best will writing service near me

Finding a good will writing service in Stockport can involve a lot of searching in your own time. However, the best wills come from experts, and online services mean that you do not even need to be in the same part of the country to get a will prepared for you.

Online wills are perfectly legal, meaning that they can be a great option for people who want something more than their local will-writers can offer.

Legal Will vs Online Will

Getting a will written by local legal professionals can often seem like the right choice, especially if you do not want to spend too much time searching for any alternatives. However, online documents offer far more flexibility and often come from specialists with more varied kinds of experience.

Wills can be tricky to write, and you might think that an online will writing service would be a riskier option. However, both are fully legal – the only difference is which one suits your needs best, and how well you choose the company providing it.

The Advantages Of Getting Will Written By A Solicitor

Writing your will yourself is always an option, but even then, it can be a smart idea to get a will writer to revise and reword it. This is because:

• A solicitor knows what to ask. They will cover details you did not even consider to leave no loopholes or vague details.
• A professional can draft your will correctly, making it far more legally admissible.
• A solicitor will word your will correctly and use the right kind of language, ensuring that nothing is misinterpreted and none of your wishes can be spun into something they are not.
• A good solicitor understands how to draft wills to accommodate complex family structures or tense financial stations.
• You get the option of extra steps, such as inheritance planning.

What happens if I die without making a will?

If you die without having written a will, then your assets and debts pass on to your partner. If you have no surviving partner, then any children you might have take on the estate, divided equally.

While this is sometimes fine for tight-knit families in Stockport that can distribute the wealth as intended anyway, this can become a problem in almost any other situation.

Divorced or separated partners cannot inherit, but cohabiting or informally-separated partners still can. Other relatives may be able to inherit under specific circumstances if there is nobody else who can, following a specific order of priority.

If you have no people who are eligible to inherit your assets, then they pass to the Crown. This effectively puts them in the hands of the government, meaning that they are no longer accessible to your family unless somebody makes a case to prove otherwise.

What exactly is a will?

In general, a will is a document that spells out exactly what you want to happen after your death. That means the treatment of children, spouses, civil partners, bank accounts, properties, assets, and anything else that you might want to specify. It also includes your funeral preferences and any inheritances you wish to happen.

What Can you Include in a Will?

You can include a lot in a will, mostly involving who in your family or private life gets what. This might mean things like giving bank accounts to a civil partner or trying to securely store inheritances until your children are old enough to use them wisely.

What types of gifts can I include in my will?

There are three types of gifts involved in a will:

• Specific, meaning a particular item you own or amount of money you want to give.
• Non-specific, meaning a general term like “my collection of antiques”. These can sometimes require some interpretation from the beneficiaries.
• Residuary, meaning everything left after the specific and non-specific gifts. This could be to a specific person, or a general order to divide everything else up fairly.

You can also give gifts to children, held until they are 18, or give gifts directly to charities as a donation.

Can an executor of a will also be a beneficiary?

An executor in Stockport can be a beneficiary, and the executor is often chosen from the main beneficiaries of the estate. Sometimes multiple are chosen to prevent bias and self-interest.

Do I need a will if I don’t own a house?

Wills cover all belongings, not just property. “Estate” does not mean your physical estate but your general assets as a whole.

What if I don’t have anything to leave?

Having a properly drafted will can be important even if you have no direct assets. You and your possessions may be worth more than you think, and you can also use a will to specify your funeral wishes.

Tips for writing a will if you have young children

Writing a will when children are involved can be hard – but we can help guide you through the process. Parental responsibility involves picking guardians for children who may be left parent-less, and naming them if you have any specific assets you want them to take on.

Always put parental responsibility first. You do not want to leave your children with nothing.

Can I include funeral wishes in my will?

A large part of the will involves funeral wishes in Stockport. These can be amended if you change your mind later on.

Can a will help protect my home against potential care home fees?

While you can’t avoid care home fees, certain methods of creating a will can allow you to not pay inheritance tax.

I’m not married to my partner – should I make a will?

Making a will is important for any partnership that is not a marriage or civil partnership. Without a will, only certain situations will result in your assets being given to a non-spouse partner.

How does getting married affect your will?

Being married – or entering a civil partnership – makes your duties as will writer that much more important. Spouses and civil partners will not necessarily need to be left anything specific, but mirror wills can still be important for ensuring that certain assets pass between you if one of you dies.

Making a will and mental capacity

If a person lacks the mental capacity to create a will, then any will they create will not be legally binding. Using an online will service may allow you to get around this problem.

Our will writing service makes the process easy

Making a will can be simple if you use an online will writing service like ours. We provide a huge range of different options for creating the perfect will for your needs, discussing each point in detail to make sure that we are creating something that matches your wishes exactly.

We can deal with all kinds of specific information, from your registered civil partnership to the inclusion of a disabled family member. If you are living in England and Wales, then our services can provide exactly what you need – and we can start writing as soon as you need us.

Solicitors Regulation Authority

We at Get A Will Written in Stockport are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and are part of a recognised trade body. This connection with the Solicitors Regulation Authority shows that we are taking our online service very seriously.

Can any of my beneficiaries be a witness when I am making my will?

A beneficiary can’t witness a will, and neither can the spouse or partner of those beneficiaries. While many wills are created with around two witnesses there, our online service allows each client to create separate wills in private.

Where should I store my will?

Always store your will somewhere safe. This could be a locked safe, a filing cabinet, or a special hiding place. You need the physical document, so do not lose it, and get another created if you do.

Can my will be challenged?

Any will can be challenged, but that does not mean it will necessarily be successful. Most successful challenges involve situations where somebody is ignored unfairly in your will, or you have a request or gift that does not make sense and is not possible for your family and friends to complete.

What does undue influence mean in will writing?

Undue influence happens when somebody is pressured into creating a will, adding details they normally would not. This is not a practice approved by any legal body, and wills can be contested on the grounds that they appear out-of-character or biased towards somebody who may have forcibly had it changed for their own benefit.

Not all wills are regulated – Be Careful

Not all wills are safe and reliable. Even in England and Wales, you can end up setting wills that are not tax-efficient, that use incorrect information, or that are not even legally binding. Always choose a service or solicitor you feel confident with, like us.

FAQ’s

Do debts die with you.

Debts only die with you when there is no estate left and/or no relatives left to pay them in Stockport. While most debts will not incur any additional costs due to your death, they will not go away easily.

What about inheritance tax?

Inheritance tax only applies if your estate is worth more than 325,000. You can avoid this problem by splitting your money up more to get below that threshold.

Can I leave a will If I become incapacitated?

You can leave a will at any time. However, standard wills only apply if you die. The exception is living wills, which include details like whether or not you want to be resuscitated. These might also specify things that hold lasting power over your family even before you die, like property being given to family members in the event of you being severely wounded.

Can I Write My Own Will?

While you can write your own will, it is important to turn to a specialist as soon as you can. Wills require a lot of specialist legal language that the average person has not encountered before.

Even if you have every step of the writing process witnessed correctly by another person with some legal experience, the will you produce and the will we produce may feel like two separate wills.

What can I do if I think a relative’s estate has gone to the Crown?

You can attempt to claim an unclaimed estate if you think you have a reasonable justification for it. This is easiest to do when you are a relative. However, there is no guarantee that you will succeed.

Living together but not married or in a civil partnership in Stockport? A ‘cohabitation agreement’ gives you protection.

Cohabitation offers you some legal protection in England and Wales. Even if you are not married, you can still take your partner’s assets in many cases.

Is it possible to change somebody’s will after they have died?

You can only change a will if everybody involved in the decision agrees. This includes people who may be worse off from the changes. Challenging a will also counts.

Get In Touch With a Specialist

If you need a will done by a professional solicitor, contact us (outside of bank holidays) and let us know what you are looking for. Our co-op legal services ensure that several of our writers can cooperate to bring you the best legal document possible, matching your exact wishes and wants.

Feel free to contact us any time – aside from bank holidays – to get a full breakdown of what we offer. The sooner you talk with us, the sooner you get your finished will.

Find More Info

Make sure you contact us today for a number of great will writing services in North West.

Here are some towns we cover near Stockport.

What Others Say About Our Services

We absolutely love the service provided. Their approach is really friendly but professional. We went out to five different companies and found Will Writing Service to be value for money and their service was by far the best. Thank you for your really awesome work, we will definitely be returning!

We have used Will Writing Service for many years as they are certainly the best in the UK. The attention to detail and professional setup is what makes this company our go-to company for all our work. I highly recommend the team for the immense work - we highly recommend them!

For more information on will writing services in Stockport, fill in the contact form below to receive a free quote today.

We Aim To Reply To All Enquiries With-in 24-Hours

Areas We Cover

• Hazel Grove
• Greater Manchester
• Ashton-under-Lyne
• Stalybridge
• Westhoughton
• Ashton-in-Makerfield

Advertisement

The best new science fiction books of May 2024

A new Stephen King short story collection, an Ursula K. Le Guin reissue and a celebration of cyberpunk featuring writing from Philip K. Dick and Cory Doctorow are among the new science fiction titles published this month

By Alison Flood

A new short story collection from Stephen King, You Like It Darker, is out in May

Shane Leonard

Every month, I trawl through publishers’ catalogues so I can tell you about the new science fiction being released. And every month, I’m disappointed to see so much more fantasy on publishers’ lists than sci-fi. I know it’s a response to the huge boom in readers of what’s been dubbed “ romantasy ”, and I’m not knocking it – I love that sort of book too. But it would be great to see more good, hard, mind-expanding sci-fi in the offing as well.

In the meantime, there is definitely enough for us sci-fi fans to sink our teeth into this month, whether it’s a reissue of classic writing from Ursula K. Le Guin, some new speculative short stories from Stephen King or murder in space from Victor Manibo and S. A. Barnes.

Last month, I tipped Douglas Preston’s Extinction and Sofia Samatar’s The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain as books I was looking forward to. I can report that they were both excellent: Extinction was a lot of good, clean, Jurassic Park -tinged fun, while Samatar’s offering was a beautiful and thought-provoking look at life on a generation ship.

The Language of the Night: Essays on writing, science fiction, and fantasy by Ursula K. Le Guin

There are few sci-fi and fantasy writers more brilliant (and revered) than Ursula K. Le Guin. This reissue of her first full-length collection of essays features a new introduction from Hugo and Nebula award-winner Ken Liu and covers the writing of The Left Hand of Darkness and A Wizard of Earthsea , as well as her advocacy for sci-fi and fantasy as legitimate literary mediums. I’ve read some of these essays but not all, and I won’t be missing this collection.

Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen

This isn’t science fiction, not quite, but it is one of the best and most important books I have read for some time. It sees Jacobsen lay out, minute by minute, what would happen if an intercontinental ballistic missile hit Washington DC. How would the US react? What, exactly, happens if deterrence fails? Jacobsen has spoken to dozens of military experts to put together what her publisher calls a “non-fiction thriller”, and what I call the scariest book I have possibly ever read (and I’m a Stephen King fan; see below). We’re currently reading it at the New Scientist Book Club, and you can sign up to join us here .

Read an extract from Nuclear War: A scenario by Annie Jacobsen

In this terrifying extract from Annie Jacobsen’s Nuclear War: A Scenario, the author lays out what would happen in the first seconds after a nuclear missile hits the Pentagon

The Big Book of Cyberpunk (Vol 1 & 2)

Forty years ago, William Gibson published Neuromancer . Since then, it has entranced millions of readers right from its unforgettable opening line: “The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel…”. Neuromancer gave us the literary genre that is cyberpunk, and we can now welcome a huge, two-volume anthology celebrating cyberpunk’s best stories, by writers from Cory Doctorow to Justina Robson, and from Samuel R. Delaney to Philip K. Dick. I have both glorious-sounding volumes, brought together by anthologist Jared Shurin, on my desk (using up most of the space on it), and I am looking forward to dipping in.

You Like It Darker by Stephen King

You could categorise Stephen King as a horror writer. I see him as an expert chronicler of the dark side of small-town America, and from The Tommyknockers and its aliens to Under the Dome with its literally divisive trope, he frequently slides into sci-fi. Even the horror at the heart of It is some sort of cosmic hideousness. He is one of my favourite writers, and You Like It Darker is a new collection of short stories that moves from “the folds in reality where anything can happen” to a “psychic flash” that upends dozens of lives. There’s a sequel to Cujo , and a look at “corners of the universe best left unexplored”. I’ve read the first story so far, and I can confirm there is plenty for us sci-fi fans here.

Enlightenment by Sarah Perry

Not sci-fi, but fiction about science – and from one of the UK’s most exciting writers (if you haven’t read The Essex Serpent yet, you’re in for a treat). This time, Perry tells the story of Thomas Hart, a columnist on the Essex Chronicle who becomes a passionate amateur astronomer as the comet Hale-Bopp approaches in 1997. Our sci-fi columnist Emily Wilson is reviewing it for New Scientist ’s 11 May issue, and she has given it a vigorous thumbs up (“a beautiful, compassionate and memorable book,” she writes in a sneak preview just for you guys).

Ghost Station by S.A. Barnes

Dr Ophelia Bray is a psychologist and expert in the study of Eckhart-Reiser syndrome, a fictional condition that affects space travellers in terrible ways. She’s sent to help a small crew whose colleague recently died, but as they begin life on an abandoned planet, she realises that her charges are hiding something. And then the pilot is murdered… Horror in space? Mysterious planets? I’m up for that.

In Hey, Zoey, the protagonist finds an animatronic sex doll hidden in her garage

Shutterstock / FOTOGRIN

Hey, Zoey by Sarah Crossan

Hot on the heels of Sierra Greer’s story about a sex robot wondering what it means to be human in Annie Bot , the acclaimed young adult and children’s author Sarah Crossan has ventured into similar territory. In Hey, Zoey , Dolores finds an animatronic sex doll hidden in her garage and assumes it belongs to her husband David. She takes no action – but then Dolores and Zoey begin to talk, and Dolores’s life changes.

How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler

Davi has tried to take down the Dark Lord before, rallying humanity and making the final charge – as you do. But the time loop she is stuck in always defeats her, and she loses the battle in the end. This time around, Davi decides that the best thing to do is to become the Dark Lord herself. You could argue that this is fantasy, but it has a time loop, so I’m going to count it as sci-fi. It sounds fun and lighthearted: quotes from early readers are along the lines of “A darkly comic delight”, and we could all use a bit of that these days.

Escape Velocity by Victor Manibo

It’s 2089, and there’s an old murder hanging over the clientele of Space Habitat Altaire, a luxury space hotel, while an “unforeseen threat” is also brewing in the service corridors. A thriller in space? Sounds excellent – and I’m keen to see if Manibo makes use of the latest research into the angle at which blood might travel following violence in space, as reported on by our New Scientist humour columnist Marc Abrahams recently.

The best new science fiction books of March 2024

With a new Adrian Tchaikovsky, Mars-set romance from Natasha Pulley and a high-concept thriller from Stuart Turton due to hit shelves, there is plenty of great new science fiction to be reading in March

In Our Stars by Jack Campbell

Part of the Doomed Earth series, this follows Lieutenant Selene Genji, who has been genetically engineered with partly alien DNA and has “one last chance to save the Earth from destruction”. Beautifully retro cover for this space adventure – not to judge a book in this way, of course…

The Downloaded by Robert J. Sawyer

Two sets of people have had their minds uploaded into a quantum computer in the Ontario of 2059. Astronauts preparing for the world’s first interstellar voyage form one group; the other contains convicted murderers, sentenced to a virtual-reality prison. Naturally, disaster strikes, and, yup, they must work together to save Earth from destruction. Originally released as an Audible Original with Brendan Fraser as lead narrator, this is the first print edition of the Hugo and Nebula award-winning Sawyer’s 26 th novel.

The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

Just in case you still haven’t read it, Justin Cronin’s gloriously dreamy novel The Ferryman , set on an apparently utopian island where things aren’t quite as they seem, is out in paperback this month. It was the first pick for the New Scientist Book Club, and it is a mind-bending, dreamy stunner of a read. Go try it – and sign up for the Book Club in the meantime!

• science fiction /

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox! We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

More from New Scientist

Explore the latest news, articles and features

We live in a cosmic void so empty that it breaks the laws of cosmology

Subscriber-only

Annie Jacobsen: 'What if we had a nuclear war?’

Two brilliant new novels from adrian tchaikovsky show his range, popular articles.

Trending New Scientist articles