Private client



Wills

We can write your Will for you, giving you the peace of mind of knowing that your estate will be dealt with as you would wish.

If you wish to write a new Will or amend an old one, please contact Catherine Riddle in our private client department, who has over 30 years of experience as a qualified solicitor.

Our Fees:

Service Fee VAT Total
Single Wills £250 £50 £300
Pair of reciprocal Wills £400 £80 £480


These fees cover the initial meeting for us to take instructions from you as to your wishes; the drafting of your Will; and a second meeting to oversee the execution of the Will. We can also store your Will securely for you free of charge (we would give you advance notice if this were to change).

Explaining what each clause of your Will does and answering your questions about the Will are all part of the service but please be aware that, if you require us to:

Then we will charge for any additional work at our hourly rate of £250 + VAT.

Further, if, after discussing matters with us, you decide to sever the Joint tenancy of your home there is an additional charge for our dealing with the same and registering the change with HM Land Registry. For registered property the charge for dealing with severance and registration is £300 + VAT = £360.

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)

We can also advise you regarding, prepare and register your Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) for Property and Finance and/or Health and Welfare. We are always careful to ensure that you understand all the options before committing to them.

If you are struggling with mobility issues, just let us know and we can arrange a home visit.

Our Fees:

Service Fee VAT Total
LPA (one: Finance or Health)
includes 1 certified copy
£300 £60 £360
LPA (both types)
includes 1 certified copy of each
£450 £90 £540
Further Certified copy LPA's
each additional copy
£25 £5 £30



OPG (Office of the Public Guardian) registration fee:
£92 for each power to be registered (unless you qualify for a fee ex