Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Will Writing & Estate Planning Partner in Bristol
Richardson's Wills, established in 2013, provides professional will writing and estate planning services. Our approach combines legal expertise with a personalized, client-focused methodology to address complex matters with clarity and compassion. We specialise in creating tailored wills, lasting power of attorney documentation, inheritance tax planning, trust arrangements, and probate administration. Our founder, Nicola Richardson, brings extensive professional experience through membership in The Society of Will Writers and STEP accreditation.We prioritise clear communication using plain language rather than legal jargon, operating with complete transparency regarding costs and processes. The service extends across Bristol, North Somerset, and nationwide through remote consultations, ensuring accessibility while maintaining the personal touch that distinguishes our approach to end-of-life planning.
Services
Will Writing
Lasting Power of Attorney
Inheritance Tax Planning
Trust Creation
Probate Administration
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer face-to-face consultations with the same qualified professional throughout the process
- Our transparent fee structure requires payment only after complete client satisfaction
- We combine legal expertise with financial planning qualifications for holistic estate solutions
- We provide nationwide services through convenient video conferencing options
- Our founder holds specialist accreditations from respected industry organisations
Associations and certifications
- The Society of Will Writers
- Society of Trusts and Estate Planners (STEP)
What people say
Professional and efficient
Friendly and approachable
Made complex process easy
Highly recommended service
Prompt and thorough assistance
Services
Will Writing
Our professional will writing service creates legally binding documents that clearly express your wishes regarding asset distribution. We guide clients through decision-making about executors, guardianship arrangements, and specific bequests. The process includes detailed consultations to ensure complete understanding and compliance with legal requirements, providing peace of mind that your estate will be managed according to your instructions.
Lasting Power of Attorney
We prepare Lasting Power of Attorney documents that authorise trusted individuals to make financial or healthcare decisions when you're unable to do so. Our service explains the different types of LPA, guides clients through appointing appropriate attorneys, and assists with registration processes. This ensures your interests remain protected even during periods of incapacity.
Inheritance Tax Planning
Our tax planning specialists identify legitimate strategies to reduce inheritance tax liabilities. We advise on lifetime gifting, trust structures, and charitable donations that can significantly decrease tax exposure. Working with affiliated financial planners, we create comprehensive strategies that preserve more of your estate for intended beneficiaries while maintaining compliance with current legislation.
Trust Creation
We establish various trust arrangements to control asset distribution and provide financial security. Our expertise includes Flexible Life Interest Trusts and Discretionary Trusts that protect beneficiaries from care costs, bankruptcy risks, and excessive taxation. The process involves careful assessment of client circumstances to select the most appropriate trust structure for long-term asset management.
Probate Administration
Our probate specialists manage the complete administration of estates, from valuation and tax calculations to final asset distribution. We handle complex cases involving multiple beneficiaries, contested wills, and challenging asset types. Offering fixed-fee services with no upfront payments, we provide clear guidance through the legal process while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
People
Nicola Richardson
Founder & Director
Established Richardson's Wills in 2013 after retraining with the Society of Will Writers. Holds STEP accreditation and financial planning qualifications. Specialises in combining legal documentation with holistic estate planning strategies. Provides direct client support through home visits and remote consultations.
Questions
Why should I create a will with Richardson's Wills?
Our professional will writing service ensures clear legal documentation of your wishes, protecting loved ones from complex estate issues. We provide expert guidance on executors, guardianship, and asset distribution.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Bristol and North Somerset with home visits, while offering remote consultations across the UK through video conferencing platforms.
How do you handle sensitive family situations?
Through compassionate consultations that explore all options, we help clients address complex family dynamics while ensuring legally sound documentation.
What payment options are available?
We charge fixed fees with no upfront payments required, only invoicing clients after completing requested services to complete satisfaction.
How are inheritance tax issues addressed?
We employ legal structures like trusts and strategic gifting while collaborating with financial planners to reduce tax liabilities through compliant methods.
What happens during the initial consultation?
The first meeting, conducted in person or via video call, involves discussing your circumstances, providing initial guidance, and outlining service options and costs.
Reviews (4)
Hilary Power
Sep 14, 2020
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I went to Nicola to change my will as I felt my solicitor had made a pig's ear of the current one! Nicola was fantastic - everything I could have wanted from my will writer. Very knowledgeable, she listened to me and asked the 'right' questions to find out how I wanted to share my estate with my children. She was able to show me the most tax efficient way of leaving my money, something which my solicitor had completely failed to do. I cannot believe that Nicola gave me such fantastic service at such a sensible price. I will recommend her to all my friends!
Kathy Johnson
Jun 02, 2016
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We were very happy with the warm and professional service we recently received from Nicola at Richardson's Wills, when we asked her to help us prepare our wills. Nicola had a calm, friendly and informative manner when helping us think through the various options and specific details of our wills, and was efficient in each stage of the process that followed. We'd have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Nicola to anyone who wants to investigate their options regarding writing a will.
Rebecca Taylor
Oct 06, 2015
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Nicola at Richardson's Wills helped my partner and I put together mirrored wills. I'd never done anything like this before so didn't have a clue about the process or any of the legal terms. Nicola patiently took us through all of the details and explained and answered my many questions. A very friendly, helpful and professional service- would definitely recommend.
James Williams
Mar 03, 2015
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I used Richardson's Wills to write a will for myself, partner and Father-in-Law. The service was very professional and performed quickly and efficiently. I would not hesitate to recommend Richardson's Wills to anybody who, like me, had no understanding of how to write a will and what needs to be considered.
