Express Wills

Why Write An Express Will?

There are times in your life when you, or your loved ones, face an emergency or crisis. You may suffer an accident or injury, or sudden serious illness may strike unexpectedly.

Or you may need a legally valid will urgently for another reason; if you are about to go on holiday, finalise another legal process or your circumstances have changed suddenly.

It is then that you realise that you have been putting off writing a will for some time and there is nowhere that your wishes are legally expressed. Time is of the essence and it is imperative that a legally valid will is in place should the worst happen.

What will happen to your loved ones if you die? Will they be financial protected? Without a legally valid will the Laws of Intestacy apply, and the government decides what happens to your assets.

Should you pass away suddenly without a will, your loved ones may suffer a complicated, stressful process and even financial loss or hardship. You don’t get to decide who inherits your assets.

If you need to make a will fast, we can fast track the process with our Express Will service to ensure that your wishes are observed and that your loved ones’ future is protected with a legally valid will.

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What Is An Express Will?

An Express Will is our Standard Will or Mirror Wills service, fast-tracked to ensure you have in place the minimum legally valid will as soon as possible. This service is designed for times when a will is needed urgently and quickly.

If there is time, or should the immediate threat of your demise recede, we will review your circumstances in more detail and recommend the most appropriate estate protection arrangements for you and your family going forward.

Our Express Will service is devised to ensure your assets pass smoothly and with ease to your loved ones should you die.

How Do I Know If An Express Will Is Right For Me?

If you or a loved one is ill, injured or has an accident, still has capacity to make decisions, but fear that they may not survive, then an Express Will offers peace of mind that a legally valid will is in place to protect your loved ones.

If you need a legally valid will urgently if you are going on holiday, your circumstances have changed suddenly or underway with another legal process, then we can quickly and easily put a will in place for you.

What Are The Benefits Of An Express Will?

Your legally valid will is in place quickly

We will ensure your will is written according to your wishes as fast as possible and support you with the signing and witnessing process, so it is legally valid.

You decide who inherits

If you die suddenly without a Will, the decision on who should inherit your possessions, property and money is determined through the Laws of Intestacy, not according to your wishes. An Express Will helps ensure your wishes are respected.

You minimise Inheritance Tax

An appropriately constructed Will can help minimise Inheritance Tax or even eradicate your liability altogether. An Express Will could save your family thousands of pounds which would otherwise go to the treasury.

You select appropriate Guardians for your children

If you die and you haven’t appointed Guardians for your under 18 children, the courts will appoint someone on your behalf. Someone you may not wish to take care of them.

You appoint the Executors you trust

You decide who you want to appoint to respect your wishes and take care of your affairs when you pass away. This should be someone you trust with the expertise to settle your estate legally, quickly and efficiently.

How Much Does It Cost To Make An Express Will?

Our Express Standard Will is £140+vat with £190+vat for Express Mirror Wills.

For all our will writing services, including more intricate Trust Wills or Lasting Powers of Attorney, we will discuss your specific wishes and requirements with you first and agree the fee with you if you then wish us to draft the legal documents.

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David Basham

"Many thanks for sending the copies of our wills which arrived last week and for writing to my executors. Thank you for all your and your colleagues’ help and advice in drawing them up and particularly in rushing them through for signature before my earlier than expected operation from which I am now recuperating nicely. Should circumstances change we will of course contact with you for any necessary updates."

Fast, Stress-Free & Affordable

1. Get In Touch

Call us on 020 8568 9602 to arrange a telephone, video or home appointment from one of our expert consultants. Or enter your details here and we’ll call you back.

2. We Listen & Take Your Instructions

At your appointment, our expert consultants will listen, identify your needs and give information on the right Will for you. Our service is free, and a fee requested only if you decide to proceed with legal documents.

3. Your Will Drafted & Final

Your draft Will is written by Will Power according to your wishes and sent to you for approval. Once you have approved the draft, the final version is posted to you for signature and witnessing.

Don’t Forget

Ensure your will is legal

Sign it in the presence of 2 witnesses who are both over 18
Have it signed by your 2 witnesses, in your presence
You cannot leave your witnesses (or their married partners) anything in your will.

If you make any changes to your will you must follow the same signing and witnessing process.

If your Will is not legally signed you may as well have not made one.

Ensure your Executors can find your Will

If your family or executors cannot find your Will after you have died, then you will likely die intestate. Find safe, secure storage for your Will and tell your family and Executors where it is stored.

If your Will cannot be found, you may as well have not made one.