Will Writing Service in Brighton
Helping You Plan Ahead with Confidence and Clarity
Will Writing in Sussex
Wills in Plain English provides friendly and reliable will writing in Brighton and throughout East Sussex. With more than three decades of experience and full membership of the Society of Will Writers, we make the process clear, straightforward, and free from legal jargon.
Helping You Plan Ahead with Confidence and Clarity
Whether you are making a Will for the first time or updating one you already have, we offer step-by-step guidance to ensure your wishes are recorded accurately. Our aim is to help you protect the people and things that matter most, and to give you complete peace of mind.
Why Make a Will?
Having a Will means your instructions will be followed after your death. It gives you the chance to:
- Decide who will benefit from your estate
- Appoint guardians for your children
- Record your preferences for funeral arrangements
- Take steps to reduce inheritance tax where possible
- Prevent stress, delays and confusion for your family
If you pass away without a valid Will, the law will decide how your estate is divided. This may not reflect what you would have chosen and can cause unnecessary complications, particularly for unmarried couples or blended families.
A well-written Will can also help you plan for future circumstances, such as leaving specific gifts to charities or family members, and protecting vulnerable relatives. It is an essential part of responsible financial planning and can give everyone involved a clear understanding of your intentions.
Our Practice Areas
With personal service and professional support, we will walk you through the whole process from an initial confidential conversation about what you need to consider, to taking your instructions and then drawing up and helping you to sign and witness your legally enforceable will.
Wills and Estate Planning
Ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes with our expert guidance.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Appoint someone you trust to make important decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so.
Probate
Navigate the complexities of probate with confidence and ease, knowing we are here to help.
Will Storage
Keep your important documents safe and easily accessible with our secure storage solutions.
Wills and Estate Planning
Our service is personal and adapted to suit your circumstances. Whether you require a simple Will or a more detailed estate planning strategy, we will guide you from start to finish. We can assist with:
- Simple and complex Wills
- Trusts and protection of assets
- Inheritance tax planning
- Reviewing and updating existing documents
We can also help with special considerations, such as managing family businesses, property in multiple locations, or shared estates. Planning ahead can help minimise potential disputes and ensure your estate is distributed fairly and efficiently according to your wishes.
Estate planning goes hand-in-hand with preparing for unforeseen events. By addressing your finances, property, and personal wishes now, you can reduce the risk of complications and ensure that your family is looked after exactly as you intend.
Lasting Power Of Attorney
A Lasting Power of Attorney enables someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so yourself. There are two main types to consider:
- Property and financial affairs
- Health and welfare matters
We explain each option in plain language and help you register the arrangements that suit you best, so you can be confident your interests will be respected. Take the first step today by emailing contact@willsinplainenglish.co.uk or call 07935 219228.
