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Whether you are buying a property, getting married, starting a family, separating, or simply planning for the future, having a valid drafted Will ensures your wishes are protected.
Write a Will
Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are followed. Our experienced Wills solicitors make the process clear, compassionate, and straightforward giving you peace of mind for the future. Whether you’re looking to appoint guardians, set out funeral wishes, or manage inheritance for family or charities, we help you create a legally binding Will that reflects your values. Serving clients across England and Wales, we offer fixed-fee Will writing services and personalised advice tailored to your needs.
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Leave a Gift to a Charity and receive a 50%
discount on the £300
Leave a Gift to a Charity and receive a 50%
discount on the £420
Leave a Gift to a Charity and receive a 50%
discount on the £300
Leave a Gift to a Charity and receive a 50%
discount on the £420
Virtual Meeting
£300/ Single Will incl. 20% VAT
Leave a Gift to a Charity and receive a 50% discount on the £300
£420/ Mirrored Will incl. 20% VAT
Leave a Gift to a Charity and receive a 50%
discount on the £420
Book your meeting at a time that suits you via Teams or Zoom. Your application will be prepared and managed by a qualified solicitor, ideal for anyone with questions or specific wishes.
£480/ Single Will incl. 20% VAT
£600/ Mirrored Will incl. 20% VAT
Leave a Gift to a Charity and receive a 50% discount on the £420
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Write your Will with Lyons Bowe
LYONS BOWE ENQUIRY STRUCTURE
Writing a Will
Approve Your Will
Once you receive your draft Will, you’ll be able to read through it carefully and confirm that everything reflects your instructions. When you’re happy, we’ll prepare your final version for signing and safe keeping.
We’ll make sure:
- Your Will is clear, accurate, and complete
- You’re confident in what’s been recordedThe final version is ready for signing
Sign and Store
Your Will is now ready to be signed, and we’ll give you full instructions to do it properly. Once signed, you can choose where to store it for safekeeping.
To finalise your Will:
- Sign in wet, black ink
- Have it witnessed by two adults (over 18, and not named in your Will)
- Store it safely yourself, or let us store it securely for you
Choose Your Will
We offer flexible Will options so you can choose the experience that suits you best. Whether you’d prefer to complete everything digitally or meet with us face-to-face, you stay in control from the start.
You can choose from:
- A Single or Mirror Will
- A digital or in-person service, depending on your preference
- Or take our Will Checker Quiz to help you decide
Discuss Your Wishes
You’ll meet with your lawyer via phone, video call, or in person to talk through exactly what you’d like your Will to say. This is your chance to ask questions, discuss your wishes, and make decisions with full confidence.
After your meeting:
- Your lawyer will draft your personalised Will
- We’ll send it to you to review in your own time
LYONS BOWE ENQUIRY STRUCTURE
Writing a Will
Approve Your Will
Once you receive your draft Will, you’ll be able to read through it carefully and confirm that everything reflects your instructions. When you’re happy, we’ll prepare your final version for signing and safe keeping.
We’ll make sure:
- Your Will is clear, accurate, and complete
- You’re confident in what’s been recordedThe final version is ready for signing
Sign and Store
Your Will is now ready to be signed, and we’ll give you full instructions to do it properly. Once signed, you can choose where to store it for safekeeping.
To finalise your Will:
- Sign in wet, black ink
- Have it witnessed by two adults (over 18, and not named in your Will)
- Store it safely yourself, or let us store it securely for you
Choose Your Will
We offer flexible Will options so you can choose the experience that suits you best. Whether you’d prefer to complete everything digitally or meet with us face-to-face, you stay in control from the start.
You can choose from:
- A Single or Mirror Will
- A digital or in-person service, depending on your preference
- Or take our Will Checker Quiz to help you decide
Discuss Your Wishes
You’ll meet with your lawyer via phone, video call, or in person to talk through exactly what you’d like your Will to say. This is your chance to ask questions, discuss your wishes, and make decisions with full confidence.
After your meeting:
- Your lawyer will draft your personalised Will
- We’ll send it to you to review in your own time
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The Lyons Bowe Charity Will Scheme
Leave a Legacy of Care
Through the Lyons Bowe Charity Will Scheme, we also help clients create a legacy by offering you 50% off our standard Will-writing fees when you include a charitable gift whilst planning for your future.
It is part of our commitment to supporting causes that matter, and using legal services to make a real difference.
From online appointments, fixed-fee pricing to secure digital storage and registration with the National Will Register, everything we do is built around your peace of mind.
Over £6.6 Million Pledged in 2025
Together with our clients, we have helped pledge over £6,6 million to charities through our legacy partners in 2025. Every pledge, no matter the size, is a step towards real change. Join thousands of others making a lasting difference through their Will.
Support Any UK-Registered Charity
With our scheme, you are free to leave a gift to any UK-registered charity of your choice. Whether it is a national organisation or a cause close to your heart, we make it easy to include a meaningful gift in your Will, on your terms.
Discounted Wills, Expert Support
When you leave a gift to charity in your Will, we will join your contribution by providing you with a 50% discount on our standard fees. Our experienced team will guide you through every step offering clear, compassionate advice to help you create a Will that reflects your wishes.
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What our Wills & Probate Clients Say About Us
Client Reviews
What our Wills & Probate Clients Say About Us
How much does a solicitor charge to be an executor?
If you choose to have a solicitor, like Lyons Bowe, act as an executor of a Will, they will usually charge a fee for their time and work in administering the estate. This fee can be calculated in different ways, such as a percentage of the value of the estate or based on the amount of work involved. We can give you a clear estimate of our fees for acting as an executor.
Can an executor of a Will be a beneficiary?
Yes, absolutely. It’s very common for someone who is named as an executor in a Will to also be one of the people who will inherit from the Will (a beneficiary).
How to contest a Will?
You can contest a Will if you believe it’s not valid. Common reasons include concerns about whether the person making the Will had the mental capacity to do so, if they were pressured into making it, or if the Will wasn’t signed correctly. Contesting a Will is a legal process, so it’s important to get advice from a specialist solicitor like Lyons Bowe to understand your options.
What if someone dies without a Will in place?
If someone dies without a valid Will in place, they are said to die ‘intestate’ meaning that the rules of intestacy decide what happens to their estate, regardless of what the deceased would have wanted. You can find our handy intestacy checker here.
Can probate be done online?
Yes, we can help you with everything that you need to deal with an estate remotely via video calls or phone calls.
How long does probate take?
From when we submit the application to the Probate Registry, it usually takes between 8 and 12 weeks to process probate, however if you are submitting a paper application, it can take around 16 weeks. We will submit your application as soon as we have either a completed questionnaire from you ,or after fully investigating all assets and liabilities. We may also need to send you some tax forms to sign and have them processed by HMRC before we can apply for probate in IHT paying estates.
How much does it cost to make a will?
Should your Will become more complex, your fees may vary but your solicitor will discuss this with you before performing any work. For a Single Will, our fees are £250 + £50 VAT (total £300). For a Mirror Will, our fees are £350 + £70 VAT (total £420).
