“In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes…”

Benjamin Franklin

Nobody likes to think about what will happen when they are gone. The honest reality however is that the consequences of not dealing with it are simply not worth it.

Find out more about the costs involved and what service is included on our fees page.

When it comes to making a Will you have three options:

1. Make no Will

If you die without leaving a valid Will, it can lead to unexpected consequences and those dearest to you may not benefit from all that you wanted. Another important aspect of a Will is that it appoints a person (a Personal Representative) to manage your estate and that appointment is effective from the moment you die; without a Will, only the court can constitute a Personal Representative. A Will is therefore an extremely important document.

2. Draft your own will and hope for the best

While this is clearly a better option than not making a Will at all, there can be a major downside. If the homemade Will fails to take account of legal formalities and is not drafted correctly or executed properly or does not address recent changes in the law, it may result in an outcome similar to not making a Will at all, which is definitely not what you intended. The fact is there are many considerations and possible pitfalls when drafting a Will; tax implications being only one of them, which may not be readily apparent.

3. Have a professionally drafted will

The best-case scenario. There are a number of organisations you can approach to make your Will. You need to ensure that whoever you instruct has the necessary expertise in all aspects of Will drafting and that they are qualified to advise you on the various elements of estate planning and adhere to a professional code of conduct.

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At My Local Solicitor Ltd. we are all solicitors and qualified to provide the advice you need. As such, we are authorised to act and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and act in compliance with the Solicitors code of Professional Conduct. We also follow the STEP code for Will preparation in England & Wales.

At My Local Solicitor Ltd. we take time to understand your own individual circumstances, including the size of your estate and your family composition. We then ask how you want your estate to pass and advise on the most effective way of doing this, taking into account any other major factors, such as taxation.

Here at My Local Solicitor Ltd. we are dedicated to making the whole process feel as smooth and hassle free as possible. We will even come to you! At the end of the process you will feel productive and totally in charge and control of your own financial affairs.

We can also arrange for the will to be stored for you at the Probate Registry in order to avoid any possibility of a “missing will”. What My Local Solicitor Ltd. offers can be summarised in three words: peace of mind! With our extremely competitive rates, there really is no reason not to have a will professionally drafted.

My Local Solicitor Ltd are now participating solicitors for Cancer Research UK’s free Will service. Give us a call for further information.

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John and Caroline T, Chester

Thank you for your home visits, and your helpfulness in discussions in preparing our LPA’s. We would have no hesitation in recommending your Professional Solicitor Services , to family and friends and thank you for making us feel so comfortable in your presence with your knowledge and expertise of the law.

Darren J, Chester

“I would not only recommend Marta, but would implore anyone who runs a business and employs staff to speak with her about a Lasting Power of Attorney. It’s the responsible thing to do.

Dave Tilston – Tower Floors & Carpets

I write to thank you personally for the fantastic service you recently supplied when carrying out the drafting of a will for my partner Ewelina.

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I would like to thank you for doing our lasting power of attorney both for the business and for my mother-in-law it was very quick
and easy, and you explained everything to us before you proceeded.

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The Local Authority have had very positive feedback from the appeal panel and the schools for the expertise Erin has provided in dealing with our appeals. Thanks so much for stepping in and giving us such a fantastic service – very much appreciated.

Zoe Devenport – Henry R.Davis & Co Ltd

Marta made the whole process painless. She was efficient and her advice was priceless. She even prepared an interim will for me, which I was not aware I could do.

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Lee Rigby, Wigan

“Your ‘no pressure’ friendly approach really did make a ‘boring’ task really easy and enjoyable to complete [..]I really do appreciate your help with this and would highly recommend you to everyone for any legal matter and I myself will certainly be using your services again for anything legal I may require in the future.”

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I instructed Elen Hughes recently to provide advice and assistance in relation to a dispute. I found Elen to be very kind and understanding when I explained the worry this matter was causing me. She put me at ease straightaway. Elen reviewed the matter quickly and immediately made contact with the solicitors representing the other side of the dispute. She kept me informed throughout her handling of the matter. The matter was resolved swiftly in my favour. I will definitely be recommending Elen to friends and family.

Laura W, Chester

“Flexible, professional, and fair. Marta makes legal matters less complicated”

Jane M, Chester

“Marta sorted out a Power of Attorney for my Dad quickly and efficiently. I certainly recommend!”

John and Caroline T, Chester

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Abigail J, Wrexham

“Marta is so helpful and understanding. She takes time to explain legal terms in everyday language and is very considerate and patient. Would recommend her to anyone!”

Patrick O’Kane, London

“Marta is an excellent solicitor with practical, non-nonsense business skills, a good head for business and ability to deal with complex problems in a positive and efficient way”.

Kathy and John G, Wrexham

I would like to thank you for your efficiency, help and kindness. We’ll have no hesitation in recommending My Local Solicitor to friends and acquaintances and will certainly come back to you for any help that we need in the future.

Kathryn and John G, Wrexham

“Thank you for making the process such an easy and friendly one and for getting everything done so promptly”

Sue and Mike Bradley

My family and I could not recommend Marta Williamson of My Local Solicitors more highly for her sensitive approach and we would warmly and gladly recommend Marta to any of our friends, colleagues and network contacts, and I have already recommended Marta to a few good friends and work associates.

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“Marta provided an excellent service and I will recommend her to any of my family and friends”

Paul and Marie T., Chester

Marta provided swift, professional, excellent helpful advice and support. She made herself available readily to help with queries. She visited us at home to help with paperwork and also agreed clear, easy accessible zoom meetings to ensure our needs were fully met. We would highly recommend her services and will definitively use her in the future.