Wills
Put clear arrangements in place for the people and things that matter to you
A Will lets you decide what should happen to your money, property and possessions after your death, who should deal with your estate and who you would like to benefit.
Choose Wills for One or Wills for Two, then decide whether Fast Track or Guided support is right for you.
What is a Will?
A Will lets you decide what should happen to your money, property and possessions after your death.
It allows you to choose who you would like to benefit and who should deal with your estate.
It can also help you make important arrangements for children, particular gifts and the people you want to provide for.
Without a valid Will, your estate will normally be dealt with under the rules of intestacy rather than according to arrangements you have chosen yourself.
What can a Will help you decide?
Your Will can be used to decide who you would like to inherit and who should act as your executors.
If you have children under 18, it can also name the people you would want to act as their guardians.
You can leave particular sums of money, possessions or other gifts, and decide who should receive the remainder of your estate.
Depending on your circumstances, your Will may also include trust or property arrangements.
Your circumstances, relationships, property and wishes all help shape what your Will needs to cover.
How Elephant Legal helps
Making a Will involves more than filling in names on a document.
There are decisions to make about executors, beneficiaries, children, property and what should happen in different circumstances.
Elephant Legal helps you put those arrangements together clearly and prepares your Will carefully from your instructions.
You can choose a structured online service if you already have a clear idea of what you want, or a Guided service if you would prefer time to talk through your circumstances and options first.
Whichever route you choose, your instructions are reviewed carefully and you will have the opportunity to check your draft before your Will is finalised.
Choose the Will service you need
How you can work with us
Start by choosing whether you are making a Will for yourself or whether two of you would like to put your Wills in place together. You can then choose between Fast Track and Guided support.
One individually prepared Will
Wills for One
Are you making a Will for yourself?
A personalised Will prepared around your circumstances, wishes and the people important to you.
Choose Fast Track if you are comfortable providing your instructions online, or Guided if you would value a dedicated appointment to talk things through first.
Our fees
- Fast Track £190
- Guided £240
Not sure which route to choose?
Explore Wills for One first to compare Fast Track and Guided, or go directly to either route if you already know how you would like to proceed.
Two individually prepared Wills
Wills for Two
Are two of you putting your Wills in place together?
Wills for Two allows two people to arrange their Wills through the same service while each person still receives their own individually prepared Will.
Your wishes may be very similar, or each Will can reflect different arrangements where appropriate.
Our fees
- Fast Track £280
- Guided £340
Not sure which route to choose?
Explore Wills for Two first to compare Fast Track and Guided, or go directly to either route if you already know how you would like to proceed.
Fast Track or Guided: Both routes lead to individually prepared Wills with careful review and the opportunity to approve your draft before finalisation. The difference is how you provide your instructions and how much discussion you would like along the way.
Clear guidance before you decide
Not sure which Will route is right for you?
You may know that you need a Will without yet knowing whether Wills for One or Wills for Two is the right starting point, or whether Fast Track or Guided support would suit you best. You are welcome to ask a question or arrange a free initial conversation before deciding how to proceed.
Common questions
Wills explained
Clear answers to some of the questions people commonly ask when thinking about making or updating a Will.
What happens if I die without a Will?
If you die without a valid Will, your estate is dealt with under the rules of intestacy.
Those rules determine who is entitled to inherit rather than allowing you to choose the people or organisations you would like to benefit.
Can I appoint guardians for my children?
A Will can be used to name the people you would want to act as guardians for children under 18.
This can help make your wishes about their future care clear.
What is an executor?
Executors are the people you appoint in your Will to deal with your estate after your death.
Their role can include gathering information about your assets and liabilities, dealing with debts and expenses and distributing the estate in accordance with your Will.
Can I leave particular gifts?
Yes. Your Will can include gifts of money, particular possessions or other assets, as well as deciding who should receive the remainder of your estate.
What if we are making our Wills together?
Wills for Two allows two people to arrange their Wills through the same service.
Elephant Legal prepares two separate, individual Wills. Your wishes may be very similar, or each Will can contain different arrangements where appropriate.
What if my circumstances are more complicated?
Some circumstances need more careful planning. This may include trusts, particular property arrangements, blended families, dependants, business interests, overseas assets or other circumstances where a straightforward Will may not be enough on its own.
Where additional work may be appropriate, this will be explained clearly, including any additional cost, before you decide whether to proceed.
If a matter falls outside the services Elephant Legal provides, this will also be explained.
Can I change my Will later?
Yes. Circumstances and wishes change, so it is sensible to review your Will from time to time and particularly after significant changes in your family, relationships, property or finances.
Depending on what needs to change, it may be possible to use a codicil or it may be clearer to prepare a new Will.
What happens next if I decide to proceed?
First, choose whether you are making a Will for yourself or whether two of you would like to put your Wills in place together.
You can then choose between Fast Track, if you are comfortable providing your instructions online, or Guided support if you would prefer a dedicated appointment to talk through your circumstances and options.
Your instructions will be reviewed carefully and your Will prepared for you to check. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and agree any amendments before the final document is prepared.
You will also receive guidance to help make sure your Will is signed and witnessed correctly.
Wills
Ready to put your Will in place?
Start with the Will service that matches your circumstances.
Wills for One is for someone putting their own Will in place, with a choice of Fast Track or Guided support.
Wills for Two allows two people to arrange their Wills together while each person receives their own individually prepared Will.
Not sure where to start? You are welcome to ask a question or arrange a free initial conversation before making a decision.
Clear explanations, careful preparation and support from your instructions through to your finished Will.
The prices shown are Elephant Legal service fees. Any additional work that may be appropriate for your circumstances will be explained, including any additional cost, before you decide whether to proceed.