Will — Single
UK Will for a single person, drafted in compliant legal English, explained in plain language.
Who it's for
Ideal for: single person with UK assets, divorced wishing to update arrangements, widowed reorganising succession, young professional buying first UK property, French expat settled in the UK for several years.
When it's NOT the right choice
- Couples wanting coordinated wills (use Will Mirror instead)
- Highly complex estates with international trusts or more than 5 heirs (referral to STEP-specialist solicitor)
- Cases requiring a Trust (beyond our scope — referral to specialist)
What's included
- Detailed bilingual questionnaire (downloadable)
- 30-min framing call in French or English
- Will drafted in compliant legal English
- Clause-by-clause explanation in plain language
- One major revision included
- Clear instructions for signing and witnesses
- Secure storage of a copy with us (optional)
Possible extras
- Additional revisions beyond the first: £75 each
- Witnessing service in London: £125 (notary fees included)
- Long-term secure storage and Will Custodian register: £45/year
- Future update (change of circumstances): £125 within 24 months
How it works
Required documents
- ID document (passport or national ID)
- UK proof of address (< 3 months)
- List of UK assets (property, accounts, investments)
- List of intended beneficiaries (name, relationship, contact)
- Specification of intended executors (1 to 4 persons)
- Documentation of foreign assets if relevant (FR, Africa...)
FAQ
Not automatically. Unless an express universal revocation clause is included, your home-country will (French, Belgian, Swiss, Québécois...) remains valid for assets located in your country of origin. During framing, I address this precisely to avoid contradictions. Often, we keep both: UK Will for UK assets, home-country will for assets in your country of origin.
1 to 4. Most people name 2 (a close relative + a trusted friend, or spouse + adult child). Naming a single executor is risky (what if they die before you?). 4 is generally the manageable maximum. Executors can also be beneficiaries.
It depends. For assets in France or Africa, a separate local will that respects local succession law is usually better. The UK Will can mention your overall situation but will only validly dispose of UK assets. I advise on the optimal strategy during framing.
Not mandatory in the UK (unlike France). The Will remains a private document in your possession. You can register it with the Will Custodian Service (£45/year with us) which guarantees storage and access by your executors at death. Recommended but not required.
No. Probate (estate administration after death) is a reserved legal activity I don't perform myself. But: (1) I refer your executors to a partner solicitor specialised in probate, (2) I keep a secure copy of the Will to facilitate access, (3) I handle coordination and translation of cross-border documents.