Will Writing Service & Will Reviews

When you make or update a Will, you are putting clear instructions in place for the people you care about.

Our role is to give you calm structure and clear direction. We help you understand your options, draft a Will that reflects what you want, and make sure it is properly prepared so it stands up in practice. If you already have a Will, we can review it and advise whether a simple update is enough or whether a fresh document would better protect you.

People come to us in very different circumstances. You might be making your first Will, reviewing one after marriage or separation, or updating plans after a house move or a change in finances.

We will guide you in clear language, at a pace that feels manageable, with a steady plan for what to do first and what can wait. Where your instructions touch wider estate planning, such as inheritance tax planning, trusts or Powers of Attorney, we bring the right specialists together so the advice is joined up and practical.

We make it possible to put clear arrangements in place with confidence and control.

Our private client work is supported by recognised standards and professional membership. The firm holds Lexcel, the Law Society’s practice management standard, and the team includes members of STEP, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, offering added reassurance that you are in safe hands.

If you would like to talk things through, get in touch with our will writing solicitors. We’ll listen, ask a few focused questions and explain the next steps with clearly.

Do I need a will?

A will gives you control over what happens to your estate after your death. Without one, the law decides who inherits, which may not reflect what you would have wanted.

It can also make things easier for the people you leave behind. A clear, up-to-date will can reduce uncertainty, give your family a better understanding of your wishes and make it easier for those responsible for dealing with your estate to know what should happen next.

For many people, a will becomes especially important when life changes. Starting a family, buying a home, getting married or divorced, building up a business or entering a new relationship can all affect how you may want your affairs to be dealt with.

It is also worth reviewing an existing will from time to time. A document that reflected your wishes several years ago may no longer fit your current circumstances, particularly if your family, finances or priorities have changed.

We can help you consider what matters most, explain the options available and put a will in place that reflects your wishes clearly.

How Harrison Drury can help

We can help you put everything in place to protect those you leave behind and secure their future.

This includes:

Drafting and executing Wills, from the basic to the complex, including protection against potential claims against your estate.
Advice on inheritance tax planning.
Setting up Trusts that help protect your assets and reduce potential tax liabilities.
Preparing statutory Wills, for those who lack mental capacity via the Court of Protection.
Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorneys.

Being well prepared helps protect against issues with your estate, so that what you leave behind goes to the right people. It also makes things easier for your loved ones as they come to terms with everything, avoiding additional stress and upset.

To speak to our Wills, trusts and probate specialists please call us on 01772 258321 or make an enquiry below to see how we can assist you and your business.

Why choose Harrison Drury?

Making or reviewing a will is a personal decision, and it helps to have advice that feels clear, considered and easy to act on. We take the time to understand your circumstances, what matters to you and what you want your will to achieve.

You will have a clear point of contact who stays close to the detail and explains your options in language you can understand. Our aim is to give you confidence in the decisions you are making.

Where your will forms part of wider planning, we can bring in colleagues across our team so your arrangements work together.

We are a people business with relationships at its heart. That means accessible support, consistent communication and advice that is focused on what works for you and your family.

We will also explain costs clearly from the outset and discuss fixed-fee options where appropriate, so you have greater choice, flexibility, control and transparency.

Talk to our solicitors

Whether you are making a will for the first time or reviewing an existing will after a change in your circumstances, we can help you put clear, practical arrangements in place for the future.

You will have trusted legal experts who take the time to understand what matters to you, explain your options and help you make decisions with confidence. Where your plans involve trusts, estate planning or other private client matters, we can bring the right specialists together so you receive joined-up support.

Known throughout the North, with offices spanning Lancashire, Merseyside, Cumbria and Staffordshire, including Preston, Clitheroe, Garstang, Kendal, Lancaster, Lytham, Manchester, Southport and Stoke, we offer accessible support that stays close to what matters to you.

Call us or complete the form below and we will arrange an initial conversation. We will understand what you want to achieve, explain your options and outline the next best steps, so you can move forward with clarity, confidence and control.

Frequently Asked Questions

In England and Wales, a will generally needs to be made by someone aged 18 or over who has the mental capacity to understand what they are doing. It must be made voluntarily, put in writing, signed by the person making the will and witnessed correctly by two people who are present at the same time.

Your will can set out who you would like to inherit your money, property and possessions, as well as who should deal with your estate after your death. You can also include wishes about guardians for children, gifts to individuals or charities, and how particular assets should be handled.

You do not have to use a solicitor to make a will, but legal advice can help make sure it is drafted and signed correctly and reflects what you want to happen. A solicitor can be particularly helpful where your estate or family circumstances are more complex, or where you want to reduce the risk of uncertainty or disputes later.

If you die without a valid will, your estate will be distributed according to the intestacy rules in England and Wales. This means the law decides who inherits, which may not reflect your wishes, particularly where you have an unmarried partner, stepchildren or more complex family circumstances.

Your will must usually be witnessed by two people who are both present when you sign it, and they must then sign the will themselves. It is best to choose independent witnesses who are not beneficiaries under the will, and whose spouse or civil partner is not a beneficiary, as this can affect gifts made to them.

You should keep your original will somewhere secure and make sure your executors know where it is stored and how to access it when needed. Avoid keeping it somewhere that could be difficult to access after your death, and tell those close to you where the original document can be found.

Meet our Will Writing Solicitors

Amanda Brown

Senior Wills & Probate Executive Wills, Trusts and Probate

t: 01772 374790

m: 07551 801434