At First Law Solicitors, we prepare Simple Wills that clearly record your wishes and ensure your estate passes smoothly to those you choose. A well-drafted Will brings peace of mind, avoids family disputes and ensures that your assets are distributed according to your intentions rather than under the rules of intestacy. Our solicitors make the process easy to understand and stress free. We explain everything in plain English, guiding you from the first discussion through to signing and safe storage.
A Simple Will is designed for clients with straightforward estates and clear intentions about how their assets should be distributed. It is suitable where your estate consists mainly of property, savings or personal belongings and you wish to leave them to family members, friends or charities without complex trusts or conditions.
Our solicitors take time to understand your personal and financial situation. We then prepare a legally valid Will that reflects your wishes precisely and meets the formal requirements of the Wills Act 1837. This includes naming executors, setting out how your estate will be divided and including provisions for any minor children if needed. We focus on clarity and accuracy so that your executors can administer your estate efficiently and without uncertainty.
When you instruct us, we begin with a short discussion about your family circumstances and the assets you wish to include. We then draft your Will in plain English and review it with you carefully to ensure that every detail is correct. Once approved, we arrange for it to be signed and witnessed in accordance with English law.
Our solicitors ensure that you understand each clause before signing and that the Will is executed properly so that it will be recognised by the Probate Registry when the time comes. If your situation changes in the future, such as through marriage, separation or the acquisition of new assets, we can help you update your Will quickly and correctly.
A Simple Will must meet strict legal requirements to be effective. It must be made voluntarily, in writing and signed in the presence of two independent witnesses who are present together. Our solicitors ensure that these formalities are met and that your Will cannot later be challenged for technical reasons.
We also review your Will to ensure that it does not conflict with jointly owned assets or beneficiary nominations made in other documents, such as pensions or insurance policies. This integrated approach ensures that your estate plan is consistent and legally sound.
Your Will is a personal and confidential document. At First Law Solicitors, we provide secure storage options for both original and digital copies in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, under the supervision of the Information Commission (formerly the ICO). We can also provide certified copies for your executors or family members and record clear instructions about where the Will is stored. All personal information is handled with discretion and protected through encrypted record systems, ensuring your privacy at every stage.
At First Law Solicitors, we believe that a Simple Will should be exactly that: clear, accurate and reliable. Our solicitors are experienced in preparing Wills that meet legal standards while remaining easy to understand. We avoid unnecessary complexity and explain every step so you feel confident that your affairs are in order.
We also offer practical advice about reviewing your Will as your life changes, ensuring that it always reflects your current wishes and circumstances. Our goal is to make the process of preparing a Simple Will straightforward, professional and fully compliant with English law.
If you would like to make a Simple Will or review an existing one, contact First Law Solicitors today. We provide clear and reliable Will drafting services for clients throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
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