Will Writing in Wakefield
From Wakefield city and out across the Five Towns, we help families protect what matters. We're a local, independent Yorkshire service offering the personal touch that bigger firms and online-only providers can't: we come to your home, take the time to understand your circumstances, and explain everything in plain English.
Wakefield is a short drive from our Barnsley office, so home visits are easy to arrange, including evenings and weekends.
Home visits across Wakefield and the Five Towns
We regularly visit clients in:
- the city and nearby: Sandal, Outwood, Alverthorpe, Ossett and Horbury;
- the Five Towns: Pontefract, Castleford, Normanton, Featherstone and Knottingley;
- the south east: Hemsworth, South Elmsall, South Kirkby and Crofton.
Prefer to meet online? We offer appointments by Google Meet or Zoom, with exactly the same service and fees.
What it costs in Wakefield
Fixed fees, confirmed in writing before we start:
- single will: £195;
- mirror wills for couples: £350;
- Lasting Power of Attorney: from £195;
- protective property trust within a will: £795.
All prices include VAT. Government fees are passed on at cost. We also offer document storage, inheritance tax planning, and fixed-fee probate and estate administration.
Why plan now?
Putting off a will or an LPA is the most common estate planning mistake. Without a will, the law decides who inherits; without an LPA, your family may face a costly Court of Protection application if you ever can't manage your own affairs. Both are quick and affordable to put right.
Wakefield questions
Do you cover Pontefract, Castleford and the rest of the Five Towns?
Yes. We visit homes across all of the Five Towns, as well as Wakefield itself, Ossett, Horbury and the villages to the south east.
How much does a will cost in Wakefield?
A single will is £195 and mirror wills for a couple are £350, including VAT. The fee is fixed and confirmed before any work begins. See all our fees.
What happens if I lose capacity without an LPA?
Your family would normally have to apply to the Court of Protection to be appointed as your deputy, which is slower and more expensive than an LPA. Even a spouse cannot automatically manage your bank accounts. Lasting Powers of Attorney explained.
Do I need a solicitor to make a will in Wakefield?
No. A professionally written will that is signed and witnessed correctly is fully valid. Where a solicitor is the better choice, we will tell you. Will writer or solicitor: an honest comparison.
Can you help with probate in Wakefield?
Yes. We handle estate administration for executors at a fixed fee, with the grant of probate application prepared by a regulated partner firm. How our probate service works.
Ready to protect your family's future?
Book your free, no-obligation consultation today. Online anywhere in England & Wales, or in person across Yorkshire. Call us on 03330 904 951 or book online in minutes.