Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Will Writing & Estate Planning Services
Michael Usher Wills & Estate Planning is a family-run business serving Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire for over 30 years. Our team of expert will writers and estate planners is committed to protecting families and assets through legally robust documents. As members of the Institute of Professional Willwriters, we combine technical expertise with a personal approach, ensuring every client receives tailored advice. We specialise in will writing, lasting power of attorney, probate, and comprehensive estate planning. Our experience spans complex scenarios including blended families, property ownership, and inheritance tax considerations.We prioritise client education, explaining legal implications clearly to enable informed decisions. With offices in Camberley and Basingstoke, we offer home visits and flexible service options. Our reputation for meticulous attention to detail has earned us thousands of satisfied clients and industry recognition. We provide ongoing support through free will reviews and probate assistance, ensuring long-term client relationships. Our commitment to community service extends to discounted rates for emergency workers and armed forces personnel.
Services
Will Writing
Probate
Estate Planning
Lasting Power of Attorney
Mirror Wills
Life Interest Trusts
Will Storage
Child Trusts
Family Trusts
Deeds of Severance
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 30 years of local expertise in will writing and estate planning
- Members of the Institute of Professional Willwriters with professional accreditation
- Tailored legal documents with meticulous attention to detail
- Free initial consultations and will reviews available
- Specialist probate assistance with end-to-end support
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Professional Willwriters
What people say
Professional service
Expert knowledge
Compassionate approach
Thorough explanations
Peace of mind
Services
Will Writing
Our professional will writing service creates legally binding documents to protect your family and assets. We ensure your wishes are clearly documented and legally enforceable. Our expert will writers help clients navigate complex family situations and property ownership arrangements.
Lasting Power of Attorney
We help clients establish lasting power of attorney arrangements to ensure trusted individuals can make decisions on their behalf. Our service covers both health/welfare and property/financial affairs LPAs. We guide clients through attorney selection and document registration processes.
Probate
Our probate service handles estate administration from start to finish. We assist executors with grant applications, tax returns, debt settlement, and asset distribution. Our team provides comprehensive support to ensure smooth execution of the deceased's wishes.
Estate Planning
We offer holistic estate planning solutions combining wills, trusts, and power of attorney arrangements. Our approach considers inheritance tax implications and long-term care planning. We help clients create comprehensive protection strategies for their families and assets.
Mirror Wills
Our mirror wills service caters to couples seeking coordinated estate plans. We help partners create complementary wills that protect shared assets and ensure mutual wishes are fulfilled. This service includes provisions for children and blended family arrangements.
People
Michael Usher
Director
Founder of the company with over 30 years' experience in will writing and estate planning. Committed to providing accessible legal protection for local families.
David Prior
Wills & Power of Attorney Specialist
Experienced wills expert with specialist knowledge in complex estate arrangements and lasting power of attorney documentation.
Mitch Atkins
Director
Senior director overseeing service delivery and quality assurance across all estate planning services.
Tracey Hodge
Wills & Probate Specialist
Probate expert with extensive experience in estate administration and post-death tax planning.
Debbie Mazzanti-Lee
Account Manager
Client relationship specialist managing ongoing account management and service coordination for estate planning clients.
Questions
What services do you offer for estate planning?
We provide will writing, lasting power of attorney, probate, and comprehensive estate planning services tailored to individual needs.
How much does a will cost?
Standard wills start from £295, with prices varying based on complexity and specific requirements.
Do you offer services outside Camberley?
We serve clients across Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire with office locations in Camberley and Basingstoke.
Can I update an existing will?
Yes, we help clients review and update existing wills to reflect current circumstances and legal requirements.
What happens if I don't have a will?
Without a will, your estate will be distributed according to intestacy rules, which may not reflect your wishes.
How long does probate take?
The probate process typically takes around 12 months, depending on estate complexity and HMRC processing times.
Reviews (2)
Lisa Bateman
Aug 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
David and Tracey were fantastic. They both made us feel completely at ease and answered all of our questions. They were very professional and knowledgeable and we had complete confidence in them. We would not hesitate to recommend their services to friends and family.
David and Tracey were fantastic. They both made us feel completely at ease and answered all of our questions. They were very professional and knowledgeable and we had complete confidence in them. We would not hesitate to recommend their services to friends and family.
Andrew Tompkins
Nov 10, 2019
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Michael and his team provided an outstanding service, even when our questions were very basic they were professional and courteous and only a phone call away , highly recommended and will definitely be using them again , thank you very much
