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Professionally drafted Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
No hidden costs, no surprises. Your fee is agreed and fixed before you commit to anything. Every document is tailored to your needs, drawing on 27 years of legal experience. Free home visits are available across Greater Manchester, with telephone or video appointments available wherever you are.
Put the right plans in place today and enjoy the reassurance of knowing that your wishes are clear, your affairs are organised and the people you care about are better protected.
No obligation. Tell me what you need and I will explain the suitable options and costs before you decide.
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Read what clients say about the clear advice, personal service and reassurance they received.
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about 12 days ago
Stephen at Wise Owl Wills
We asked Stephen at Wise Owl Wills to prepare our mirror Wills and a letter of wishes. He listened carefully to what we wanted, explained our options clearly and helped us put our wishes into words. Stephen explained how the Wills would provide for each other and our family, and how the letter of wishes could offer additional guidance alongside them. We appreciated having time to ask questions and discuss the details. The personal service made the whole process straightforward and reassuring. We would recommend Wise Owl Wills to couples looking for professionally drafted Wills and thoughtful, practical guidance.
about 1 month ago
A great mirror will service
Me and my partner used Wise Owl Wills for our mirror Wills and a Lasting Power of Attorney. Stephen explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and never made us feel rushed or pressured. The price was agreed beforehand, so we knew exactly what we were paying. Everything was sorted quickly and professionally, and we now feel much happier knowing our affairs are in order. I would definitely recommend Wise Owl Wills to anyone in Denton or Greater Manchester.
about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
Stephen at Wise Owl Wills prepared both…
Stephen at Wise Owl Wills prepared both my Will and Lasting power of attorney making whole process straightforward easy to understand explaining options clearly and answered questions ensured documents reflected my wishes. He was professional throughout thorough and reassuring. I now have peace of mind knowing that my family provided for and that right people can make appropriate decisions for me if needed. I would highly recommend Wise Owl Wills.
about 1 month ago
Wise Owls wills great help
We found the writing of the will very helpful and was given advice on how to put in our wishes.Found the whole experience stress free and would recommend them to our friends.
about 1 month ago
Easy communication
Easy communication, professionally written wills covering all of the technical issues necessary. Pleased with the price and the result.
Put the right plans in place for you and your family
Whether you want to protect the people you care about, appoint someone you trust to make decisions for you, or record your wishes about future medical treatment, you will receive clear advice and documents personally tailored to your circumstances.
Wills
Decide what should happen to your estate and protect the people who matter most.
From straightforward and mirror Wills to carefully structured trust Wills, every document is personally drafted to reflect your family, property, priorities and wishes.
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Lasting Powers of Attorney
Choose people you trust to protect your interests and make important decisions if you cannot make them yourself.
We prepare both Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare LPAs, guiding you clearly through the choices, signing requirements and registration process.
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Living Wills
Make your wishes about future medical treatment clear and legally effective.
We prepare tailored Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment, helping you specify the treatments you would not want if you later became unable to communicate or make the decision yourself.
Clear, fixed fees for Wills, LPAs and Living Wills
Know exactly what your chosen service will cost before going ahead. Every fee is explained and agreed upfront, with no hidden charges.
Will-writing fees
Choose the Will that provides the right protection for you and your family. Every Will is personally prepared for your circumstances, with clear guidance and a fixed fee agreed before drafting begins.
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Single Will £130.00
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Mirror Wills for couples £200.00
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Detailed Will including Trust £200.00
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Detailed mirror Wills for couples including Trust £300.00
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Codicil (to update your Will) £65.00
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Codicils for couples £130.00
Additional Will-planning services
Add only the supporting documents your plans require, with each additional service clearly priced in advance.
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Letter of Wishes £20.00
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Notice of Severance £20.00
Lasting Power of Attorney fees
Choose a Property and Financial Affairs LPA, a Health and Welfare LPA, or both, and give people you trust the authority to act if you can no longer make particular decisions yourself.
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Health & Welfare LPA £100.00
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Property & Finance LPA £100.00
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Both LPAs for one person £150.00
Office of the Public Guardian registration fee: £92 for each LPA, payable to the OPG when you register your LPA. A reduction or exemption may be available depending upon the donor’s income or benefits.
Living Wills
Record legally binding decisions about specified medical treatment in case you are unable to communicate or decide for yourself in the future.
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Living Will / Advance Decision £100.00
3 simple steps towards greater peace of mind
Whether you need a Will, Lasting Power of Attorney, Living Will or a combination of documents, you will receive personal guidance from the first conversation through to signing and, where applicable, registration.
1 – Tell me what you need
Call me on 0161 524 1033 or complete the short online form. I will arrange a convenient, no-obligation consultation to discuss what you would like to put in place.
2 – Talk through your choices
We will discuss your circumstances, explore the suitable options and confirm the decisions and details needed to prepare your documents. Everything will be explained clearly before you decide how to proceed.
3 - Your documents are personally prepared
I personally prepare each document around your instructions, and guide you through the signing process and, where applicable, registration.
Choose the appointment that suits you. Free home visits are available throughout Greater Manchester, or we can speak by telephone or video call wherever you live. From your first conversation to the preparation, approval and signing of your documents, you will receive clear explanations and personal guidance, leaving you with the reassurance that your wishes have been properly recorded.
Why choose Wise Owl Wills
27 years of legal experience focused on you and your family.
Wise Owl Wills was founded by Stephen Rhodes, who was called to the Bar in 1999 and has 27 years of legal experience. Having drafted Wills and dealt with disputes arising from poorly prepared or unclear Wills, Stephen understands both how these important documents should be prepared and what can go wrong when someone’s wishes are not expressed properly. You deal directly with Stephen throughout, from your first conversation to the completion of your documents.
Wise Owl Wills is an independent Will-writing and estate-planning business, not a barristers’ practice, and Stephen does not provide these services in the capacity of a practising barrister. Instead, you receive the benefit of his extensive legal knowledge and experience through a personal, approachable service, with clear explanations, fixed fees agreed in advance and no unnecessary legal jargon.
Whether you require a Will, Lasting Power of Attorney or Living Will, Stephen will take the time to understand your circumstances, explain the available options and prepare documents tailored to your needs and wishes. His aim is to make planning for the future feel straightforward and reassuring, while ensuring that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Who we help
Personal planning for different families, circumstances and stages of life
Wise Owl Wills helps people across Greater Manchester put the right arrangements in place for themselves, their families and their future. We regularly assist:
Individuals planning for the future
Whether you are making your first Will, updating an existing Will or deciding who should manage your affairs if you lose capacity, we can help you put clear and legally effective arrangements in place.
Married couples and unmarried partners
We prepare individual and mirror Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Living Wills for couples who want to protect one another, record their wishes and plan confidently for the future.
Parents and blended families
We help parents appoint guardians, provide for children and protect inheritances, including where there are children from previous relationships or concerns about how family assets should ultimately pass.
Property owners, landlords and business owners
We provide tailored advice where an estate includes a home, jointly owned property, rental properties or business interests, including ownership, succession and Inheritance Tax considerations.
People planning for later life
We help clients prepare or update their Wills, appoint trusted attorneys under Lasting Powers of Attorney, record treatment decisions in a Living Will and consider the possible effect of future care needs.
Families protecting vulnerable beneficiaries
We can prepare trust-based Wills for parents, carers and other family members who want to protect an inheritance for somebody who may be unable to manage it independently or could be vulnerable to financial abuse.
Whatever your circumstances, your documents will be personally prepared around your needs and wishes, with every available option explained clearly before you decide how to proceed.
Wills, LPAs and Living Wills across Greater Manchester
Wise Owl Wills provides professionally prepared Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Living Wills for individuals, couples and families throughout Greater Manchester and surrounding areas.
Free home appointments are available across Manchester, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. Telephone and video appointments are also available wherever you live, giving you a convenient way to put the right plans in place from the comfort of home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find straightforward answers about professionally prepared Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Living Wills, including costs, appointments, timescales and the different ways these documents can help you plan for the future.
What services does Wise Owl Wills provide?
Wise Owl Wills prepares Wills, including Basic Wills, Mirror Wills and Wills containing trusts, as well as Codicils, Letters of Wishes and Notices of Severance. Lasting Powers of Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare are also available, together with professionally prepared Living Wills, also known as Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatment.
Every document is personally prepared around your circumstances, wishes and instructions.
How much does it cost to make a Will, LPA or Living Will?
Wise Owl Wills provides clear, fixed fees that are agreed before any drafting begins. The homepage price list sets out the current fees for individual and couples’ Wills, Wills containing trusts, both types of Lasting Power of Attorney, Living Wills and supporting documents.
Wise Owl Wills is not currently VAT registered, so no VAT is added to the displayed prices. The Office of the Public Guardian charges a separate registration fee for each LPA.
Are free home appointments available?
Yes. Free home appointments are available throughout Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan, as well as selected surrounding areas.
Your circumstances and instructions can be discussed privately in your own home, without travelling to an office. Telephone and video appointments are available if a home visit is not convenient.
Can everything be arranged by telephone or video appointment?
Yes. Your instructions can be taken by telephone or video appointment, allowing your documents to be prepared without an office visit. Relevant choices will be explained clearly, and you will receive guidance about signing your documents and, where applicable, registering them.
A Will must still be signed and witnessed correctly before it becomes legally valid. Government guidance confirms that the person making the Will and the witnesses must sign the same document with the required clear view of each signing.
How long will it take to prepare my documents?
Wise Owl Wills aims to provide completed draft documents within seven days of receiving all the information and instructions needed. More complicated arrangements may require further discussion before drafting can be completed, but any additional information required will be explained clearly.
Registration times for LPAs are controlled by the Office of the Public Guardian and are separate from the time taken to prepare the documents.
What are the two types of Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Property and Financial Affairs LPA allows chosen attorneys to deal with matters such as bank accounts, bills, pensions, investments and property.
A Health and Welfare LPA allows chosen attorneys to make decisions about matters such as care, medical treatment and living arrangements if you lose the mental capacity to make the relevant decision yourself.
You can make either type individually or put both in place.
Do I need both types of Lasting Power of Attorney?
The two LPAs cover different decisions, so making one does not give your attorneys authority in the other area. Many people choose both to provide comprehensive protection for their finances, property, health and care.
Your circumstances, priorities and choice of attorneys should be considered before deciding whether one or both documents are appropriate.
How much does it cost to register a Lasting Power of Attorney?
The Office of the Public Guardian currently charges £92 to register each LPA. Registering both a Property and Financial Affairs LPA and a Health and Welfare LPA ordinarily attracts total registration fees of £184.
These government fees are separate from the professional fee for preparing the documents. Some donors may qualify for a reduction or exemption according to their financial circumstances.
What is a Living Will?
A Living Will, more formally called an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment, allows you to record decisions to refuse specified medical treatments if you later lack capacity to make or communicate those decisions.
An Advance Decision can be legally binding when it is valid, applicable to the circumstances and satisfies the necessary legal requirements.
What is the difference between a Living Will and a Health and Welfare LPA?
A Living Will records your own advance decisions to refuse particular medical treatments in specified circumstances. A Health and Welfare LPA appoints trusted people to make health and care decisions for you if you cannot make the relevant decision yourself.
The documents perform different roles and can sometimes be used together, but they must be prepared carefully so that their provisions and dates do not create an unintended conflict.
Which type of Will do I need?
The appropriate Will depends upon your family, assets and intended beneficiaries. A Basic Will may be sufficient for straightforward gifts, while a trust may be appropriate where you want to protect a spouse or partner, provide for children from an earlier relationship, safeguard an inheritance or support a vulnerable beneficiary.
Your options will be explained before you decide how to proceed, without assuming that you need a more complicated Will.
Can a Will protect an unmarried partner, blended family or vulnerable beneficiary?
Yes, but the provisions must be drafted around the particular circumstances. Unmarried partners do not have the same automatic inheritance rights as married couples or civil partners. Blended families may need provisions balancing a surviving partner’s needs with the intended inheritance of children.
Trust provisions can also be considered where a beneficiary is vulnerable, may struggle to manage money or could be exposed to financial abuse.
Can an existing Will be changed?
A signed Will should not be altered informally. A limited amendment can sometimes be made by a properly signed and witnessed Codicil, while more extensive changes will usually justify making a replacement Will.
Official guidance confirms that a Will can be changed by a Codicil or replaced with a new Will, and that a Codicil must be signed and witnessed in the same way as a Will.
How do I get started?
Call Stephen on 0161 524 1033 or complete the short online enquiry form. A convenient, no-obligation consultation can then be arranged at your home, by telephone or by video call.
Your circumstances and objectives will be discussed first, followed by a clear explanation of the available options and the fixed fee before any drafting begins.
Ready to put the right plans in place?
Whether you need a Will, a Lasting Power of Attorney, a Living Will or a combination of documents, the first step is a friendly, no-obligation conversation about your circumstances and what you want to achieve.
Receive clear guidance, a fixed fee agreed upfront and documents personally prepared using 27 years of legal experience. Free home appointments are available throughout Greater Manchester, with telephone and video appointments also available.
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