Will Writing Service

Why Do I Need a Will?

If you own anything, property, savings, investments or possessions, you have an estate, a Will lets you decide who inherits it rather than the intestacy rules deciding for you. A Will also lets you appoint guardians for children under 18, and it is the only way an unmarried partner can inherit, since cohabiting partners have no automatic right to inherit under English law.

Will Writing Services We Provide

Every estate is different, so our Will writing service covers everything from a – simple Will to complex, tax-driven planning.

Simple Wills

“I just want the basics sorted” is a common starting point, and a straightforward Will covering asset distribution, executors and guardianship for children still needs careful drafting to avoid the ambiguous wording and witnessing mistakes that cause problems later.

Complex and High-Value Wills

Larger estates often need business succession planning, multiple Trust structures, and coordinated Inheritance Tax mitigation. We work alongside your accountant or financial adviser so your Will fits your wider financial planning rather than sitting apart from it.

Mirror Wills for Couples

Mirror Wills let couples leave everything to each other initially, with an agreed plan for after both deaths, and can include Trust arrangements protecting a surviving spouse while ensuring children eventually inherit as intended.

Wills with Trusts

A Will can create a Trust to hold assets for children until a chosen age, protect a vulnerable beneficiary, or provide for a surviving spouse while preserving capital for the next generation.

Guardianship for Children

“Who looks after my children if we both die?” is a question every parent should answer in their Will. Beyond naming a guardian, we can also advise on creating a Trust within your Will to manage funds on your children’s behalf and provide financial support for their care and wellbeing.

Business Succession Planning

Family businesses need a Will that addresses ownership transfer, Business Property Relief, and continuity, not just personal assets, so the business survives the transition alongside the rest of your estate.

Charitable Legacies

Gifts to registered charities are Inheritance Tax free, and leaving at least 10% of your net estate to charity cuts the IHT rate on the rest of your estate from 40% to 36%. We structure charitable gifts to achieve both the outcome you want and the available tax relief.

International Wills

Owning assets abroad often means you need advice in more than one jurisdiction. See our International Probate page for how we coordinate UK and overseas advice for cross-border estates.

Our Will Writing Process

Here is what to expect when you instruct us to write or update your Will.

1. Personal consultation: We discuss your family, assets and wishes, and explain your options clearly, including where Inheritance Tax planning could help.
2. Estate review: We review assets, property, pensions and debts to identify any planning opportunities before drafting begins.
3. Drafting: We draft your Will in plain, precise language, flagging anything that could create an unintended tax or legal consequence.
4. Execution and storage: We arrange correct signing and witnessing, then offer secure storage and reminders to review your Will every three to five years.

Why Choose Nelsons for Will Writing

Clients across the East Midlands choose Nelsons to write their Will for a few clear reasons.

• A five-partner Wills, Trusts & Probate team, led by Helen Salisbury, Partner, full STEP member and Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer.
• Recognised by The Legal 500 for Private Client work across the East Midlands.
• Transparent fixed fees agreed before any work begins.
• Free Will storage and five-yearly review reminders.

 Start Your Will Today

Call 0800 024 1976 or complete our online enquiry form. Offices in Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.