Business Details
18 Years
experience
Professional Will Writing & Estate Planning Services
Established in 2008, Oliver's Wills specialises in professional estate planning, will writing, and probate services. Led by Oliver Waite, a solicitor with nearly 30 years of expertise, we combine legal precision with a client-centered approach. Our team of three consultants delivers bespoke solutions tailored to individual needs, including trusts, lasting power of attorney, and inheritance tax planning. As members of the Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW), we adhere to a strict code of conduct and maintain 2m professional indemnity insurance for client protection.We prioritise transparency, offering fixed pricing and free ongoing advice, while our home visit service ensures accessibility. Recognised for our patience and clarity, we guide clients through complex matters without jargon, ensuring wills withstand future challenges. Our competitive pricing structure provides value without compromising quality, distinguishing us from traditional solicitors.
Services
Will Writing
Probate Assistance
Lasting Power of Attorney
Trust Services
Inheritance Tax Planning
Will Review
Funeral Plans
Codicils
Will Storage
Employee Schemes
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have nearly 30 years of estate planning experience.
- Our team offers free ongoing advice and support.
- We are members of the Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW).
- We provide home visits and video consultations for convenience.
- We ensure wills are comprehensively reviewed to prevent legal challenges.
Associations and certifications
- Institute of Professional Willwriters
What people say
Comprehensive approach
Clear explanations
Patient team
Great value service
Free ongoing advice
Services
Will Writing
We create bespoke wills tailored to individual circumstances, ensuring legal validity and future resilience. Our process includes a pre-meeting questionnaire, detailed consultations, and expert guidance to avoid common pitfalls. Clients receive a draft for review and assistance with correct signing and witnessing, covered by 2m professional indemnity insurance.
Probate Assistance
Our probate services handle estate distribution and paperwork, offering fixed pricing to avoid unexpected costs. We assist with court applications and complex issues, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Expert support is available for clients unfamiliar with probate procedures, with fees significantly lower than traditional firms.
Lasting Power of Attorney
We draft and register LPAs for property, financial affairs, and health welfare, explaining key decisions like attorney appointments. Services include guidance on restrictions and capacity assessments, ensuring documents meet legal standards. Our IPW-backed process covers completion, registration, and free post-service advice.
Trust Services
Trusts safeguard assets against care home fees, marriage risks, or benefit impacts. We design bespoke trusts integrated into wills, addressing inheritance tax and beneficiary needs. Our advice ensures structures align with long-term family goals while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Inheritance Tax Planning
We optimise estate plans to utilise current allowances, including property exemptions for children or grandchildren. Strategies reduce liability while ensuring asset distribution aligns with client intentions. Expert analysis identifies tax-saving opportunities within legal frameworks, preserving wealth for beneficiaries.
People
Oliver Waite
Owner and Main Adviser
With nearly 30 years in estate planning, Oliver holds an LLB law degree and Legal Practice Course qualification. He founded Oliver's Wills Ltd in 2008 after working in financial services and collaborates with an SRA-regulated family law practice.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide will writing, probate assistance, lasting power of attorney, trusts, inheritance tax planning, and related services. All include fixed pricing and free ongoing advice.
How are you different from solicitors?
We specialise exclusively in wills and estate planning at competitive prices, with flexible home visits and video consultations. IPW membership ensures professional indemnity coverage.
Can I amend my will later?
Yes. We offer low-cost revisions, often drafting new wills from existing records. Free advice ensures updates meet current legal requirements.
Do you offer online services?
Yes. Video consultations via Teams, Zoom, or WhatsApp provide convenient access without face-to-face meetings, with discounted rates for minimal advice.
How much do services cost?
LPAs cost £145 each, with fixed probate fees. Court fees apply for LPAs (£82 unless exempt). Detailed pricing is available on our website.
Are you regulated?
We are regulated by the Institute of Professional Willwriters (IPW), with £2m indemnity insurance. IPW membership requires adherence to strict conduct and training standards.
Reviews (5)
Max Hoffman
Dec 30, 2020
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A very professional service. I was very impressed with the whole service - from our initial e-meet to the drafting and finalisation of the documents. Brilliant. Would definitely recommend.
David Lloyd
Aug 29, 2020
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Oliver is professional, diligent and patient. He helped me get my personal affairs in order with both a will and lasting power of attorney. He provided continued advice to me throughout the process and i do believe its worth every penny to get these things right. He offered a very competitive price, maximised use of technology and even organised a very convenient video signing (useful for the times!). Can't recommend him and the team enough.
Chezza H.
Jan 23, 2020
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Great level of professionalism and incredibly knowledgeable; with Oliver's guidance the LPA process seemed a lot less complicated. I would highly recommend.
Martin T.
Dec 20, 2018
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Oliver provided a thoroughly professional service, from initial enquiry through to final documentation provided. What we assumed to be complicated details, he simplified and turned into layman terms.
Mark Collins
Aug 27, 2016
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Very impressed from start to finish with their professionalism, knowledge & ability to identify our needs. We were very satisfied with our will & would definitely recommend Oliver's wills for quality & good value for money.
