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Plain-English answers to the questions we are asked most, written honestly so you can decide with your eyes open.

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§ Wills and estate planning

Wills, LPAs, trusts and estate planning

What things cost, what goes wrong, and how to choose well. Written for everyone, with no jargon and nothing hidden.

What happens if you die without a will in England & Wales?

If you die without a will, the intestacy rules decide who inherits, not you, and an unmarried partner can be left with nothing.

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How much does a will cost in the UK? An honest 2026 guide

From free schemes to solicitors, what a will really costs in 2026, and who each option genuinely suits.

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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney, and do you really need one?

How an LPA protects you while you are alive, the two types, and when you do and do not need one.

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Will writer or solicitor: an honest comparison

Do you need a solicitor to write your will, or is a professional will writer enough? A fair comparison.

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Making a will in Barnsley and across Yorkshire: what to expect

A plain walk-through of making a will locally, from the first chat to signing, and what it costs.

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The problems with cheap and DIY wills: an honest look

The most common ways cheap and DIY wills go wrong, and when a simple will really is fine.

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The best ways to store a will safely in the UK

Where to keep your will so it is safe and can be found, with the pros and cons of each option.

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How to choose a will writer you can trust

The checks to make, the questions to ask, and the red flags to avoid when choosing a will writer.

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Professional trustees and executors: what they do and when to appoint one

What executors and trustees actually do, why families appoint a professional rather than a relative, and when a relative is still the better choice.

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§ Deaf and hard of hearing clients

Wills and estate planning in BSL

Guides for Deaf and hard of hearing clients and their families, covering interpreters, witnessing, and what you are entitled to ask for. Our full service is on the Deaf and BSL page.

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Wills, LPAs, trusts and estate planning

What happens if you die without a will in England & Wales?

How much does a will cost in the UK? An honest 2026 guide

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney, and do you really need one?

Will writer or solicitor: an honest comparison

Making a will in Barnsley and across Yorkshire: what to expect

The problems with cheap and DIY wills: an honest look

The best ways to store a will safely in the UK

How to choose a will writer you can trust

Professional trustees and executors: what they do and when to appoint one

Wills and estate planning in BSL

Making a will when you are deaf or hard of hearing: a guide for England & Wales

Can a BSL interpreter witness a will?

Lasting Powers of Attorney for deaf people: what you need to know

Supporting a deaf parent with their will and estate planning

Do I need an interpreter to make a will, and who pays for it?

Being a Deaf executor: what the role involves and what you can ask for

Can a will be made or signed in British Sign Language?

Ready to protect your family's future?