Single wills
A clear, legally sound will for one person, covering guardians for children, specific gifts and how the rest of your estate is shared.
Professional will writing · East Sussex
Your wishes,
properly written down.
Clear, fixed-price wills drawn up face to face, in plain English. We visit you at home or meet online, and most wills are ready to sign within two weeks.
Society of Will Writers member
Fixed fees, no surprises
Home visits available
57%
of UK adults have no will in place.
Co-op, 2026
Why it matters
Without a will, the law decides who gets what.
Over 30 million adults in the UK haven't made a will. When someone passes without one, their estate is shared out under fixed intestacy rules, which ignore unmarried partners, stepchildren, friends and charities completely.
57%
of UK adults have never written a will.
55%
of those without a will don't know what happens to their estate on their passing.
3.5m
people live with a partner they aren't married to, and could inherit nothing.
26%
put it off because they think it's too complicated. It isn't.
Sources: Co-op Legal Services (2026); Money and Pensions Service; Will Aid (2026).
Where would your estate go?
Choose the situation closest to yours to see how the intestacy rules in England and Wales would share things out today.
Step 1 · Choose your situation
Without a will
Your partner inherits nothing.
However long you’ve been together, an unmarried partner has no automatic right to inherit. Everything passes to your children, or if you have none, to your parents, then brothers and sisters.
Who inherits
With a will: your partner is provided for, and doesn’t have to go to court to make a claim.
About us
A real person, not a web form.
I have been helping families in East Sussex area put their affairs in order for [X] years. Every will I write starts with a proper conversation, at your kitchen table or on a video call, so I understand your family, not just your assets.
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Services
Everything you need, in one place.
Most people only need a simple will. Some situations call for a little more. I'll tell you honestly which is which.
Mirror wills
For couples who want to leave everything to each other, then to the same people. Two wills, one appointment.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Choose who decides about your money and health if you ever can’t.
Trusts
Protect an inheritance for young or vulnerable beneficiaries, or keep your share of the home safe for your children.
Will reviews & updates
Marriage, divorce, a new baby or a house move can make an old will out of date. We’ll check yours and update it.
Secure storage
Your original will is stored safely and registered, so it can be found when it’s needed.
How it works
Four steps. About two weeks.
01
Free first call
A relaxed 20-minute chat about your situation. You’ll get a fixed price before committing to anything.
02
Your appointment
We meet at your home or online to go through your family, your wishes and the people you want to appoint.
03
Review your draft
You receive a draft in plain English. We go through it together and make any changes until it’s right.
04
Sign and store
We guide you through signing in front of two witnesses so it’s legally valid, then store it securely.
In our clients' words.
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Pricing
Fixed fees. Agreed upfront.
No hourly rates and no surprise invoices. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Single will
£[XX]
For one person with straightforward wishes.
- Free initial consultation
- Home or online appointment
- Guardians for children
- Draft review and amendments
Mirror wills
Most popular£[XX]
For couples. Two matching wills, one appointment.
- Everything in Single will
- Two wills for the price of [X]
- Advice on protecting the family home
- First year of storage included
Lasting Power of Attorney
£[XX]
Per document. Property & finance or health & welfare.
- Preparation of the LPA
- Guidance on choosing attorneys
- Help with registration
- Office of the Public Guardian fee extra
Also available: trusts, property protection, will storage and updates. Ask for a quote.
Before you write it
Things to think twice about.
The most common mistakes we see in wills, and how to avoid them.
Leaving everything to a young child outright
Children can’t inherit directly until 18, and may then receive a large sum all at once. A simple trust lets you choose a later age and appoint someone you trust to manage it.
Naming only one executor
If your only executor passes before you or doesn’t want the role, it can cause delays. Always name a backup.
Gifting specific items you might sell
If you leave a particular car, house or account and it’s gone by the time of your passing, that gift simply fails. Wording it carefully avoids disputes.
Forgetting that marriage cancels a will
In England and Wales, getting married or entering a civil partnership automatically revokes an existing will, unless it was written with the marriage in mind.
Using a witness who also inherits
If a witness, or their spouse, is a beneficiary, they lose their gift. Witnesses should be independent adults.
Assuming pensions and life insurance are covered
Many pensions and policies pass by nomination forms, not your will. Check these are up to date alongside it.
It takes one conversation to get started.
Book a free, no-obligation 20-minute call or home visit. We'll talk through your situation and give you a fixed quote.