Wills Solicitors

Making a Will is something many of us put to the back of our minds. However, planning for the future and documenting how you wish your estate to be dealt with is essential. By making a Will, you can ensure your loved ones are looked after when you are no longer around and avoid confusion over who should inherit your assets.

At Ashtons Legal, we understand how overwhelming the thought of making a Will can be. Our Wills lawyers in Ipswich have decades of experience providing specialist Will writing services to our clients and delivering expert legal advice with compassion and sensitivity. We will take the time to get to know you and your family and to understand your estate planning priorities. We will identify the issues you need to consider and talk you through the available options.

Your estate planning will be thorough, and the Will we prepare for you will accurately reflect your wishes and assist in protecting your loved ones’ interests.

Our Wills lawyers are consistently recognised by leading publications, including the Legal 500, which ranks us highly for our exceptional work in the fields of Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate, as well as Contentious Trusts and Probate.

Our commitment to providing the highest standards of professional conduct and client care is reflected in our membership of many leading professional bodies, such as the Association of Tax Technicians, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), and Lawyers for the Elderly (SfE).

Our Ipswich Will lawyers can help you with:

• Writing your Will
• Updating your Will, including amending it
• Mirror Wills
• Statutory Wills
• Advanced decisions, also referred to as ‘Living Wills’

Making a Will sometimes raises wider issues relating to lifetime planning, such as powers of attorney and probate. Our Wills lawyers in Ipswich also specialise in these areas to ensure your plans are as efficient as possible.

Book a consultation with our Wills lawyers in Ipswich

We are pleased to offer a fixed-fee consultation with one of our experienced Will writing lawyers to talk through your circumstances and discuss how we can help. The consultation can be held in person or via videoconferencing.

To find out more, please contact our Ipswich office or you can use our online enquiry form to request a call back.

How we can help with Will writing services in Ipswich

Making your Will

Making a Will need not be something to dread. It should give you peace of mind, knowing that the assets you have worked so hard to accumulate will be passed on to your loved ones, and/or the charities and causes that you care about.

Our Will lawyers strive to make the experience as easy and stress-free as possible for our clients. We are friendly and approachable and will guide you through the process with care and understanding. We deal with estates of all values, sizes, and complexities, so you can be sure that the course of action we recommend is best for you and your family.

Our Will writing lawyers can assist with all aspects of making a Will, including the following:

• Deciding what to include in your Will
• Writing your Will
• Will storage
• Acting as Executors
• Advising on any other lifetime planning matters, such as  Lasting Powers of Attorney and trusts

Updating a Will

Once you have made your Will, you must keep it up to date, so it reflects your current circumstances and wishes.

If you need help with updating your Will, our Wills lawyers in Ipswich are here to provide the requisite advice, including:

• Reviewing your Will and advising on its impact
• Amendments to your current Will

Mirror Wills

Mirror Wills, as their name suggests, are Wills that are identical to each other. They are most commonly used by married couples and long-term partners. Under Mirror Wills, a couple typically leave their estates to each other and the remainder to their children if they have any.

Mirror Wills offer numerous distinct advantages. They can be particularly useful for unmarried people, who are not legally entitled to inherit their partner’s estate. However, they are not suitable in all cases. For example, if you pass away first, your surviving partner can change their Will, meaning your assets may pass to someone unintended. Before agreeing to a Mirror Will, therefore, it’s crucial to seek legal advice on its potential effects so you can make an informed decision and protect your family’s position.

Statutory Wills

A Statutory Will is made on behalf of someone who lacks the mental capacity to do so themselves. Making a Statutory Will for a loved one allows you to protect their interests and honour their wishes.

Making a Statutory Will can be fairly complicated, necessitating an application to the Court of Protection. Our Wills lawyers will assist you in putting an effective Statutory Will in place, providing your family with some much-needed certainty as to your loved one’s intentions when the time comes.

Our Wills lawyers in Ipswich can help with:

• Statutory Will Applications
• Varying a Statutory Will
• Dealing with an estate involving a Statutory Will

Find out more about how we can help you with Statutory Wills here.

Advanced decisions/Living Wills

‘Advanced decisions’, sometimes called ‘Living Wills’, document your intentions regarding future medical treatment if you cannot make your wishes known at the time. They allow you to let your family and healthcare team know how you would like to be treated in specific circumstances, including refusing life-saving medical intervention.

Advanced Decisions must be clear and unequivocal. If they aren’t, your family and medical team can be confused as to your intentions, and disputes can arise. Our Will writing lawyers in Ipswich have prepared countless Advanced Decisions for our clients. You can be confident that the document we produce will accurately record your intentions and leave no room for confusion.

Our Ipswich Will lawyers can assist with:

• Advance Decisions (which are legally binding)
• Advance Statements (which are general statements of your wishes and are not legally binding)

Find out more about how we can help you with Advanced decisions/Living Wills.

Why choose our Wills lawyers in Ipswich?

Our Wills solicitors in Ipswich have extensive experience helping clients plan for the future with clarity and confidence. We advise on all aspects of Wills and estate planning, from straightforward Wills to more complex arrangements involving trusts, inheritance tax planning and business succession.

At Ashtons, we understand that discussing your Will can feel like a sensitive subject. Our team takes a calm, compassionate and friendly approach, providing practical guidance that’s tailored to your circumstances. We will always listen carefully to your wishes and explain your options in plain English, so you can make informed decisions with ease.

When you work with us, you can expect clear communication at every stage. We’ll keep you fully updated on progress, explain any legal terminology, and make sure you always understand what’s happening and why. Our goal is to give you complete peace of mind that your affairs are in order, and your loved ones are protected.

Our Will lawyers’ fees

We aim to be as flexible as possible with our fee structures and provide several billing options tailored to your circumstances and needs. They include:

• Fixed fee Will writing – for Wills that are straightforward
• Bespoke fees – for Wills that are more complex and for any additional lifetime planning advice

We will ensure we fully understand your needs before recommending the funding option appropriate in your case. Our Will lawyers pride ourselves on providing our clients with a thoroughly bespoke service at the lowest possible cost.

You can read more about our Probate pricing here.

Book a consultation with our Will lawyers in Ipswich

To arrange an initial consultation with one of our Will lawyers, please contact our Ipswich office or you can use our online enquiry form to request a call back.