Single Will
Professionally drafted single wills for London individuals and families. Legally valid, properly witnessed documents that ensure your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are protected.
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Single Will: What You Need to Know
A single will is the foundation of any estate plan — the legal document that determines who receives your assets, who manages your estate as executor, and who cares for any minor children as guardian. Without one, the Intestacy Rules decide these matters, and they rarely reflect what you would actually want.
London residents face additional complexity: high property values mean even modest estates can exceed the inheritance tax threshold; complex family arrangements require careful drafting; and the pace of London life means important documents are often deferred until circumstances make them urgent. A professionally drafted will removes all of this uncertainty.
Our matched will writers produce documents that are legally robust, clearly expressed, and tailored to your specific circumstances. They take time to understand your wishes, explain the implications of different provisions, and ensure the final document truly reflects your intentions.
Benefits of Single Will
Legal Certainty for Your Loved Ones
A professionally drafted will removes ambiguity about your wishes and gives your executors clear authority to act. This prevents delays, reduces the risk of disputes, and ensures your estate is distributed as you intend — not as the Intestacy Rules dictate.
Guardianship for Minor Children
For parents of minor children, naming a guardian in your will is essential. Without this provision, a court decides who cares for your children if both parents die. Your will is the only legal mechanism for expressing this preference.
Tax-Efficient Structuring
A well-drafted will can make use of inheritance tax allowances, direct assets to exempt beneficiaries, and lay the groundwork for trust-based planning. Getting the structure right at will drafting stage avoids costly rectification later.
Executor Clarity
Naming the right executors — and providing appropriate guidance within the will — makes the estate administration process significantly smoother. Your will writer will advise on executor choice and what powers to include.
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Is Single Will Right for You?
A single will is the right service for:
- Adults of any age who do not yet have a will — particularly those who own property, have children, or have significant savings or assets
- Those whose existing will no longer reflects their circumstances following marriage, divorce, births, or deaths
- Single individuals, unmarried partners, or those without the need for a second will at this stage
- Individuals with specific bequest wishes, charitable intentions, or excluded family members requiring careful drafting
- Those with digital assets, cryptocurrency, or intellectual property requiring specialist provisions
Our matched estate planning specialists will review your brief and requirements, then provide a clear quote and timeline before any work begins.
How the Process Works
Initial Consultation
Your will writer conducts a structured consultation to understand your family situation, assets, wishes, and any specific requirements. This shapes the provisions to be included and identifies any areas requiring specialist attention.
Will Drafting
Your will is drafted in clear, legally precise language. You receive a draft to review, with a full explanation of each provision and its implications. This is your opportunity to clarify, adjust, or add instructions.
Review and Amendment
Any amendments following your review are incorporated. A final draft is provided for your approval before the formal execution process.
Execution and Storage
Your will writer guides you through the formal signing and witnessing process to ensure legal validity. Advice on secure storage and notifying your executors of the will's location is provided as standard.
Single Will Pricing Guide
Fees vary depending on the service and estate complexity. Below are typical costs from specialists in our network. All prices are in GBP.
| Service Type | Price Range |
|---|---|
Single Will | £150 to £350 |
What's Included in the Fee
- Consultation, will drafting, review, signing guidance, secure storage advice
- Joint consultation, two matching wills, review, signing guidance, storage advice
- Consultation, LPA drafting, certificate provider guidance, OPG registration support
- Estate review, trust recommendation, trust drafting, full explanation of implications
- Full asset review, IHT calculation, wills/LPA/trust recommendations, written report
- Grant of probate application, asset collection, HMRC returns, estate distribution
0% Finance Available
Staged payment plans available from most specialists. Many clients prefer to spread the cost of comprehensive estate planning over 6-12 months.
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What Our Clients Say
“My husband and I had been meaning to sort our wills for years. The will writer they matched us with made the whole process straightforward — she explained everything clearly, came to our home in Hampstead, and we had our mirror wills signed within two weeks. Couldn't be easier.”
“After my father's health scare, I realised we needed LPAs in place urgently. The specialist matched to us understood the urgency, explained both types of LPA clearly, and had everything registered within the timeframe we needed. Professional and reassuring throughout.”
“We needed a protective property trust to ensure our home would pass to our children rather than be used for care fees. The specialist was knowledgeable, patient, and explained every option. We felt completely informed before making any decisions.”