Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Will Writing Service in Northampton
Wills Direct has been providing professional will writing services since 1993, serving clients across Northamptonshire and surrounding areas. With over 25 years of experience, we have written wills for more than 15,000 individuals, offering tailored solutions to protect families and estates. Our team delivers a free home visit service, ensuring clients receive expert guidance in the comfort of their own homes. We specialise in simple wills, property protection trusts, inheritance tax planning, and lasting power of attorney arrangements. Our approach combines technical expertise with compassionate service, addressing complex legal matters while prioritising client needs. Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (Z1982682), we maintain strict data protection standards.Our commitment to accessibility ensures clients receive clear explanations of legal processes, with documents written in plain, understandable language. We provide secure will storage and ongoing support for amendments, reflecting our dedication to long-term client relationships. Our services cater to single individuals, married couples, and civil partners, addressing diverse family structures and estate planning requirements. Through continuous service improvements and adherence to evolving legal standards, we maintain our reputation as a trusted partner in estate planning.
Services
Simple Wills
Property Protection Trusts
Inheritance Tax Planning
Lasting Power of Attorney
Guardianship for Children
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialist experience in will writing and estate planning
- Free home visit service for client convenience
- Personalised approach to complex estate planning needs
- Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (Z1982682)
- Secure will storage and lifetime amendment support
Associations and certifications
- Information Commissioner's Office
What people say
Professional and friendly service
Home visit convenience
Clear legal explanations
Prompt amendment handling
Secure will storage
Services
Simple Wills
Our simple wills service ensures your wishes are legally documented. Designed for single individuals and those without complex estates, this service covers asset distribution, executor appointments, and guardianship arrangements. We provide clear guidance to create legally binding documents that protect your loved ones.
Property Protection Trusts
Property protection trusts safeguard your home from care fees and remarriage risks. We help clients establish legally sound trusts that preserve property value for intended beneficiaries while maintaining residency rights for surviving partners. Our expertise ensures compliance with current legislation and long-term estate security.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Our LPA services secure your future decision-making authority. We guide clients through creating property and financial affairs LPAs, as well as health and welfare arrangements. This essential planning ensures trusted individuals can manage your affairs should mental capacity be lost, avoiding court intervention.
Inheritance Tax Planning
Specialist inheritance tax planning protects your estate's value. We implement discretionary trusts and other legal structures to minimise tax liabilities while maintaining asset control. Our strategies balance immediate family needs with long-term wealth preservation, adapting to changing personal and legislative circumstances.
Guardianship for Children
Child guardianship planning ensures your children's future care. We help clients nominate trusted guardians, establish protective trusts, and create comprehensive care arrangements. Our service addresses practical considerations like financial support, living arrangements, and maintaining family relationships in case of parental incapacity or death.
Questions
Why is making a will important?
A will ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, protects your family's future, and prevents intestacy laws from determining your estate's distribution.
Do I need a will if I have a small estate?
Yes, even small estates benefit from clear instructions. A will ensures your specific wishes are followed and can prevent family disputes regardless of estate size.
What happens if I don't have a lasting power of attorney?
Without LPA, court-appointed deputies would manage your affairs if mental capacity is lost, causing delays and potential family distress during difficult times.
How does a property protection trust work?
This trust splits property ownership, protecting your share from care fees and remarriage risks while allowing the surviving partner to remain in the home.
Can I update my will after it's created?
Yes, we offer lifetime amendment support to keep your will current with changing circumstances, family situations, and legislative updates.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Northamptonshire and surrounding areas, providing home visits for client convenience across our service region.
Reviews (2)
Katie Coles
Jul 10, 2018
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Last year I was involved in a serious car collision, I was 34 weeks pregnant with my daughter at the time. Afterwards I started to realise how important it is to plan for the unexpected especially when you are… responsible for a little life. Sophie gave my partner and I the best advice and we finally got our Will sorted & stored. We feel secure in the knowledge that if we were no longer around we have made a plan for our daughters future. Thank you.
Charlie Beaton
Jun 21, 2018
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Writing a will is a hugely important thing - you want to know you have peace of mind that everything is in order for when you pass. Wills Direct completely put my mind at rest and have given me the reassurance that I needed. Any amendments to my will I have needed to do, they are always quick to come back and do whatever is required in no time at all. I can't recommend them enough.
