Wills for One
Put your wishes clearly in place
A professionally prepared will designed around your circumstances, your wishes and the people who matter most to you.
Choose Fast Track for a structured online process at £190, or Guided for personal advice and support at £240.
What is a Will for One?
A Will for One records one person’s wishes clearly in a legally valid document.
It allows you to decide who should receive your estate, who should deal with your affairs and how particular belongings or gifts should be handled.
Although the service is for one person, your will can still include several beneficiaries and carefully considered arrangements for the people who matter to you.
Where relevant, your will can also include guardianship arrangements for children, helping ensure that your wishes about their care are clearly recorded.
How the service works
Your will is prepared around your circumstances, instructions and the level of support you would prefer.
The Fast Track service is designed for people who already have a clear idea of their wishes and are comfortable providing their information through a structured online process.
Your instructions are reviewed before the will is drafted, and any points that need further explanation or clarification are raised with you.
The Guided service allows you to talk through your circumstances and wishes before drafting begins.
Meetings can take place online, in your home or at an office near you, depending on what is most convenient.
How Elephant Legal helps
Making a will involves more than writing down who should receive what.
Your instructions need to be clear, legally workable and consistent with the outcome you are trying to achieve.
Elephant Legal reviews your information, explains relevant options and prepares your will carefully from your instructions.
You will receive a draft to review before the final version is prepared, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and request changes.
If your circumstances involve trusts, overseas assets, business interests, tax planning or more complex family arrangements, this will be identified and discussed before the work proceeds.
Choose the support that suits you
How you can work with us
Choose the route that best suits how much guidance you would like before your will is prepared.
Structured online route
Wills for One — Fast Track
Already have a clear idea of what you would like your will to say?
Complete a structured online questionnaire in your own time, providing the information and instructions needed to prepare your will.
Your instructions will be professionally reviewed before drafting begins. Any points that need clarification will be raised with you, and you will receive a draft to check before your final will is prepared.
Pricing
Fast Track begins with an initial fee of £60. This covers the review of your instructions, any clarification needed and the preparation of your draft will.
- Initial payment £60
- Remaining balance £130
- Total service fee £190
Begin with a £60 initial payment
The remaining balance of £130 is payable after your instructions have been reviewed and before your final will is completed.
Personal guidance route
Wills for One — Guided
Would you prefer to discuss your circumstances and wishes first?
Book a personal appointment to talk through what you would like your will to achieve, the people you wish to include and any questions or concerns you may have.
Your options will be explained in plain English before your will is drafted. Meetings can take place online, in your home or at an office near you.
Pricing
The Guided Approach begins with an initial payment of £90. This reflects the time set aside to meet with you, understand your situation and guide you through your instructions in a structured and supported way.
- Initial guided appointment £90
- Remaining balance before drafting £150
- Total service fee £240
Book with a £90 initial payment
The remaining balance of £150 is payable before drafting begins.
Additional services: The fixed prices cover a standard individual will and the service described above. Some circumstances may require additional planning or drafting, such as trusts within the will, changes to property ownership or more complex arrangements. Any appropriate additional service and its cost will be explained and agreed with you before further work is undertaken. Read about possible additional services.
Clear guidance before you decide
Not sure which Wills for One route is right for you?
You may be unsure whether Fast Track or Guided support would suit you best, or whether your circumstances need more discussion before you proceed. You can compare the two routes, ask a question or arrange a free initial conversation before deciding how to make your will.
Common questions
Wills for One explained
Clear answers to some of the questions people commonly ask before making an individual will.
How will making a will give me peace of mind?
Having a will is not about age, wealth or complexity. It is about making sure your wishes are known and that the people you care about are given clarity and reassurance at an already difficult time.
A will provides a reliable way to communicate what matters to you, in a form that can be followed when it is needed. Knowing that your wishes are recorded properly can allow you to move forward with confidence, having taken the time to think things through and make decisions you are comfortable with.
How many beneficiaries can I include in my will?
Although this service is for one person, a will of this kind can still include multiple beneficiaries and carefully considered arrangements that reflect your personal circumstances.
The focus is on recording your instructions clearly, rather than limiting the number of people or arrangements you can include.
Will I have the opportunity to review my will before it is finalised?
Yes. You will have the opportunity to review your draft will and request amendments before the final version is produced.
If any points require clarification, follow-up questions may be raised to make sure the document reflects your wishes accurately.
What if I have business interests, overseas assets or tax planning concerns?
This service is designed for individuals whose circumstances are straightforward and do not require specialist or ongoing legal advice.
Some situations may need a different or more tailored service, such as those involving business interests, overseas assets, inheritance tax planning or trusts. If this applies to you, it will be discussed so that you can consider the most appropriate next steps.
What if my family situation is more complex?
This service is suitable for many people, but some family arrangements require more careful consideration.
If your situation involves blended families, estrangement, competing expectations or other complexities, this can be discussed so that you can consider whether a different or more tailored approach would be more appropriate.
What if I want to make a will alongside my partner or spouse?
Some people choose to make wills at the same time as a partner or spouse, or to create wills that reflect shared intentions.
These arrangements are treated separately, as they involve different considerations and drafting approaches. Further information about wills for couples and mirror wills is available on the relevant service page.
What is a Letter of Wishes?
A Letter of Wishes is a separate, informal document that sits alongside your will. It lets you explain your personal wishes in your own words — for example, how you would like your estate to be handled, or guidance for executors or guardians.
It is not legally binding in the same way as a will, but it can be very helpful in giving context and reassurance to the people dealing with your affairs.
When you write a will with Elephant Legal, a straightforward Letter of Wishes can be included if you would like one.
What happens next if I decide to proceed?
First, choose whether the Fast Track or Guided service suits you best.
With Fast Track, you provide your instructions through a structured online process. With Guided support, you begin with an appointment to talk through your circumstances and wishes.
Your instructions will then be reviewed and your draft will prepared. You will have the opportunity to check the draft, ask questions and request changes before the final version is produced.
Once everything is agreed, you will be given clear guidance on signing your will correctly.
Wills for One
Ready to put your will in place?
Choose the route that gives you the right level of guidance and support.
Fast Track is designed for people who already have a clear idea of their wishes and are comfortable providing their instructions through a structured online process.
Guided support begins with an appointment, giving you time to discuss your circumstances, wishes and the people you would like to include before your will is prepared.
You can also compare the two routes or ask a question before making your decision.
Clear explanations, careful preparation and the opportunity to review your will before it is finalised.
Initial payments form part of the total Elephant Legal service fee. The Fast Track service costs £190 in total, with £60 payable initially and £130 payable afterwards. The Guided service costs £240 in total, with £90 payable for the initial appointment and £150 payable before drafting begins. Additional services are only charged where they are appropriate and have been discussed and agreed with you in advance.