Will Pricing
Making a Will is the best way to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes after you your death.
The cost of making a Will can vary depending on the size and complexity of your estate, as well as any particular challenges that might need to be addressed.
At Longmores, we typically offer a fixed fee for our Will writing service, so you know the exact cost in advance. Below is a list of all our current prices for the various aspects of making a Will.
When you are ready to move to the next step, we are happy to discuss our fees with you and provide an exact quote.
Wills
| Single Wills | Cost + VAT @20% |
|---|---|
| Straightforward Will | £550 |
| Will incorporating a Life Interest Trust | £750 |
| Will incorporating a Discretionary Trust | £1,000 |
| Mirror Wills | |
| Straightforward Wills | £900 |
| Wills incorporating a Life Interest Trust | £1,200 |
| Wills incorporating a Discretionary Trust | £1,450 |
| Wills incorporating both a Life Interest and Discretionary Trust Wills | £1,750 |
| Codicils | |
| Single Codicil | £350 |
| Mirror Codicils | £450 |
| Property | |
| Preparation of a notice severing tenancy and updating Land Registry records | £250 |
Powers of Attorney
| One Lasting Power of Attorney | Cost + VAT @20% |
|---|---|
| Preparation and registration of one single Lasting Power of Attorney | £500 |
| Two Lasting Powers of Attorney | |
| Preparation and registration of two Lasting Powers of Attorney | £800 |
| Four Lasting Powers of Attorney | |
| Preparation and registration of four Lasting Powers of Attorney | £1,350 |
| Office of the Public Guardian court fee | |
| In order to register your Lasting Power of Attorney, the Office of the Public Guardian charge a fee of £92.00 per document. | |
| General Power of Attorney | |
| Preparation of a General Power of Attorney | £200 |
| Acting as your certificate provider | |
| Acting as your certificate provider for a Lasting Power of Attorney | £200 |
| Trustee Power of Attorney | |
| Preparation of a Trustee Power of Attorney | £250 |
| Specific Powers of Attorney | |
| Preparation of Specific Powers of Attorney | £250-£350 |
| Registration of an Enduring Power of Attorney | |
| Registration of Enduring Power of Attorney | £700 – £900 |
Declaration of Trust
| Item | Cost + VAT @20% |
|---|---|
| Preparation of a straightforward Declaration of Trust | £550 |
| Preparation of a more complicated Declaration, including cross-options, if they are required | £800-£1,500 |
Deed of Variation
| Item | Cost + VAT @20% |
|---|---|
| Preparation of a straightforward Deed of Variation | £500 |
| Preparation of a more complicated Deed of Variation (for example if a Discretionary Trust is created with the Deed) | £800 – £1,500 |
Trust Documents
| Item | Cost + VAT @20% |
|---|---|
| Creation of Lifetime Discretionary Trust (not including registration with HMRC) | £1,750 |
| Preparation of a straightforward Deed of Appointment | £600 |
| Change of trustees | £600 |
| Registration of trust | £600 |
Executorship
| Item | Cost + VAT @20% |
|---|---|
| Deed of Renunciation of executorship | £200 |
Reasons to choose Longmores
Whether you are writing a Will for the first time or have an existing Will that needs updating our solicitors can guide you through the process from start to finish.
- Our Private Client team is consistently ranked in leading client guide the Legal 500 offering assurance of the quality of our will writing service in Hertford
- Several of the team are members of the prestigious Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), reflecting their high-level expertise
- We have the experience to advise individuals with significant or complex assets on the most tax efficient way of structuring their legacy
- We take the time to understand what and who is most important to you and examine a variety of scenarios to ensure your loved ones will be provided for when you are no longer around
- We keep things simple, always explaining everything in plain English
- We will be here if you have any questions or need to make any changes to your Will in the future.
Further information
For more information about making a Will, click here to read about our Will writing service at Longmores along with some frequently asked questions.