Making a Will helps ensure your money, property and possessions pass according to your wishes. It can help provide for loved ones, appoint guardians for children, protect vulnerable family members, reduce the risk of family disputes, support inheritance tax planning, appoint executors you trust and allow you to leave gifts to charity.

How do you make a Will?

To make a valid Will, you must be over 18, make it voluntarily, be of sound mind, put it in writing and sign it in the presence of two witnesses, who must also sign it in your presence. Any changes to the Will must follow the same process. Although it is possible to make a Will without a solicitor, legal advice can help ensure it is valid and less open to challenge.

How much does it cost to make a Will?

Pricing information for making a Will is available on the firm's pricing page.

Can you use your Will to reduce Inheritance Tax?

Yes, a Will can help reduce Inheritance Tax in some circumstances. Examples can include leaving your estate to a spouse or civil partner, leaving your home to children or grandchildren, leaving money to charity and using trusts as part of estate planning. Independent tax advice is recommended where appropriate.

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Making a Will

Q: What happens if you don’t make a Will?

If you die without making a Will, your estate will be dealt with under the Rules of Intestacy. This means you cannot control who inherits your estate or how much they receive, and it can sometimes lead to uncertainty, family disputes and unnecessary inheritance tax consequences.

Preparing your final affairs and speaking to your loved ones about what will happen after you’ve passed away is much easier with the support of one of our friendly solicitors.

At Bell Lamb and Joynson, we’ve been working with people across Liverpool, Runcorn, Warrington, Maghull, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-in-Makerfield and the wider North West area for over 200 years.

We help people put their final affairs in order by making a Will and providing a range of related advice, such as how to make the most out of your money by planning for Inheritance Tax.

Making a Will has probably been on your to do list for a long time. Many people wait years later than they should do before they get round to it.

We understand why. You’re busy living your life, who wants to think about death? Making a Will is a hassle; it costs money; won’t my partner inherit everything anyway?

There are a lot of common misconceptions around death and inheritance. For example, your partner won’t necessarily inherit everything. In reality, the only way to ensure your wishes are followed after you die is to leave a Will. (See why you should make a Will and what happens if you don’t make a Will in our FAQ's below).

We provide a convenient, affordable fixed fee Will writing service to make your experience straightforward and hassle-free. Your Will document will cover every eventuality so you and your loved ones can carry on with life with peace of mind. We’ll also store your Will until it’s needed.

Get in touch with our Will solicitors

For simple advice about writing your Will, get in touch with our Wills solicitors in Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool North, Maghull, Runcorn, Warrington and Ashton-in-Makerfield:

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We are happy to communicate in whatever way is most convenient for you. As well as the classic phone calls and emails, you can pop into your local Bell Lamb & Joynson office or speak to us via video conferencing software such as Microsoft Teams.

Making a Will with our solicitors

We will work closely with you to understand your wishes and put them into writing. We’ll cover every eventuality, leaving no stone unturned, so you can trust that the final document is clear and cannot be misunderstood.

Our Will solicitors can help you:

Leave your money and property to your loved ones.
Set aside assets for vulnerable family members and children.
Make sure unmarried partners and step children are provided for.
Appoint guardians for your children if they are under 18-years old.
Reduce Inheritance Tax.
Set up trusts, such as property protection trusts.
Leave money to charity.
Put your funeral wishes into writing.
Nip family disputes in the bud.

For the vast majority of Wills, we offer fixed fees, so you know exactly how much it will cost to protect your estate and provide for your loved ones. Find out more about our pricing.

Why make your Will with our solicitors?

As one of the top Wills & probate teams in the region, you can trust us to deliver the high quality of legal advice and excellent client care you deserve.

Visit our Wills & Probate Solicitors page to read more about our skills and reviews.

Making a Will FAQs

Get in touch with our Will solicitors in Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool North, Runcorn, Warrington, Maghull & Ashton-in-Makerfield.

For simple, straightforward advice about writing your Will, get in touch with our Wills solicitors in Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool North, Maghull, Runcorn, Warrington and Ashton-in-Makerfield:

Call 03444 124348 | Ask us a Question