Will Writing Services in Trafford

Professional Will writing for homeowners, families, couples and later life planning across Trafford.

At Wise Owl Wills, we help people across Trafford make clear, legally valid Wills that protect their families, their homes and their wishes. We work with clients in Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Old Trafford, Urmston, Partington, Timperley, Hale and the surrounding areas.

Trafford is home to many property owners, families with children, retired clients, business owners, professionals, unmarried couples, blended families and people with personal, cultural or faith based wishes that need careful thought. A properly drafted Will can help you make sure your estate passes to the right people, your executors know what to do, and your family has clarity at a difficult time.

We offer free home visits across Trafford, including Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Old Trafford, Urmston, Partington, Timperley and Hale, as well as telephone and video appointments. We provide clear advice, fixed fees and professionally drafted documents tailored to your circumstances.

You will benefit from:

Over 25 years legal experience
Free home visits across Greater Manchester and surrounding areas
Telephone or Video appointments nationwide
Personal, friendly one-to-one consultations
Competitive fixed fees
Bespoke documents tailored to your needs
Clear, practical advice without unnecessary legal jargon

Wise Owl Wills combines over 25 years of legal sector experience with a personal, bespoke approach to Will drafting. We do not rely on automated forms or generic templates. Every document is prepared to reflect your individual circumstances and wishes.

About Us

Over 25 years of legal experience, focused on you.

Wise Owl Wills was founded by Stephen Rhodes, who was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1999 and has more than 25 years of experience in the legal profession, including extensive drafting of legal documents and advising clients on wills and estate-related matters.

Wise Owl Wills is an independent Will-writing business and is not a barristers’ practice. This enables us to offer a modern and approachable alternative to traditional legal services to people across Trafford, including Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Old Trafford, Urmston, Partington, Timperley and Hale. With documents explained in plain English rather than complicated legal jargon, we help you to make informed decisions with confidence while receiving a professional and friendly service.

Stephen believes that making a Will should be a straightforward and reassuring experience. His approach is built around taking the time to understand each client’s individual circumstances, so that every Will truly reflects their wishes.

Why making a Will matters for Trafford residents

Trafford includes many homeowners, established family households, retired residents and couples who want to make sure their home, savings and family arrangements are properly protected. It is also a diverse borough, with residents who may have blended families, unmarried partners, relatives living abroad, faith-based funeral wishes, charitable intentions, business interests or concerns about care fees and inheritance tax.

A properly drafted Will can help you decide who should inherit, who should act as executor, who should care for young children, how a vulnerable beneficiary should be protected and what should happen if your first choices cannot act or inherit. For many Trafford clients, the real value of making a Will is not simply the document itself. It is the reassurance that their wishes have been properly understood and clearly recorded.

Will Writing in South Trafford: Altrincham, Hale, Timperley and Bowden

South Trafford is one of the most sought-after places to live in the North West. Altrincham’s celebrated town centre revival, the outstanding grammar schools, excellent transport links and the semi-rural character that borders the Cheshire plain all make this a genuinely special part of Greater Manchester. Property values reflect that desirability, and so does the need for careful estate planning.

For families and established households across Altrincham, Hale, Timperley and Bowdon, the will-writing conversation tends to revolve around two priorities. The first is inheritance tax. Where a family home is worth £700,000 or more, the combined estate will often exceed the available nil rate bands, and a poorly drafted will can cost the estate a very significant sum. The second is making sure that everything passes to the right people in the right way, whether that involves protecting a surviving spouse, providing for children, or considering what happens to a jointly owned property.

At Wise Owl Wills, we work through all of this with every client as a standard part of the process. We explain clearly where a potential inheritance tax liability exists, how the transferable nil rate band and residence nil rate band can help, and what your will needs to say to make full use of them. Where a property severance is appropriate, we can prepare that alongside the will itself.

Our consultations are carried out at a time and place to suit you, including home visits across South Trafford.

Will Writing in Sale

Sale is the largest town in Trafford and one of the best-connected suburbs in Greater Manchester, with the Metrolink corridor placing the city centre within easy reach. It has a strong community identity, a wide range of housing stock, and a population that includes long-established owner-occupiers, commuting professionals, growing families and business owners.

For residents in Sale, the will-writing conversations we have most often fall into three categories.

Many clients come to us with a will that was made years ago and has never been updated. Family circumstances change, property values rise, and the people named as executors or beneficiaries are not always still the right choice. We review existing arrangements as part of every free consultation and advise on whether a straightforward update or an entirely new will is the right approach.

For families with children, particularly those in or preparing for the grammar school system, a will does something no other document can. It records who you have chosen to act as guardian if both parents die, and it ensures that any inheritance is held safely in trust until children are old enough to benefit.

For self-employed residents and business owners, the will-drafting process needs to consider business interests alongside personal assets, making sure that partners, co-directors or shareholders are not left in a difficult position and that the tax treatment of business assets is properly addressed.

At Wise Owl Wills, we cover all of this as standard. Consultations are available at home or at a time and place to suit you, across Sale and the wider Trafford area.

Will writing in Urmston

Urmston is one of the most popular and fastest-growing suburbs in Trafford, with a thriving independent food and drink scene, strong community identity and a residential market that consistently attracts families seeking south Manchester character at more accessible prices than Altrincham or Hale. Good rail links into Manchester Piccadilly and easy motorway access make it a practical base for commuters and growing households alike.

For residents in Urmston, the will-writing questions we hear most often reflect a community at an active stage of life.

Many clients come to us after buying a property together for the first time, recognising that a will is the natural next step. For couples with young children, appointing a guardian is frequently the single most important reason to act. A will is the only document that records who you have chosen to care for your children if the worst were to happen, and it is the only document that ensures their inheritance is protected until they are ready to benefit from it.

The position of unmarried couples is something we address in every relevant consultation. Despite the strong family culture in Urmston, a significant number of residents share their lives with long-term partners without being married. Under English law, an unmarried partner has no automatic right to inherit, regardless of how long the relationship has lasted or what has been built together. Without a will, the intestacy rules apply and a surviving partner can be left with no legal protection at all. A will is the only remedy.

At Wise Owl Wills, we offer home visits across Urmston and the wider Trafford area.

Will writing in Stretford and Old Trafford

Stretford and Old Trafford sit at the north-eastern edge of Trafford, on the boundary with Manchester. Both areas carry a rich industrial and sporting heritage and both are in the middle of significant regeneration, with new food concepts, improved public spaces and fresh investment bringing renewed energy to their town centres. They are natural homes for first-time buyers, younger families and professionals who want strong Manchester connections at a more accessible price point than the southern suburbs offer.

For residents in Stretford and Old Trafford, the will-writing conversations we have most often are those of people taking this step for the very first time. Many have recently bought a property, started a family or settled into a committed relationship, and are beginning to think seriously about what would happen if the unexpected occurred.

Those conversations often start with the same questions. What does a will actually do? What happens if I die without one? Who looks after my children if both parents are gone? What happens to my partner if we are not married? These are exactly the right questions to be asking, and they all have clear answers that a properly drafted will can provide.

At Wise Owl Wills, we approach every first consultation with patience and without jargon. We do not assume any prior knowledge and we take the time to explain clearly what your will needs to say and why. For unmarried couples in particular, acting sooner rather than later can make a very significant difference to the people you would want to protect.

Home visits available across Stretford, Old Trafford and the wider Trafford area.

Will writing in Partington

Partington sits in the south-western corner of Trafford, bordered by the Manchester Ship Canal to the north and open Cheshire farmland to the south and west. It is a close-knit, self-contained community with a strong character of its own, and one where practical, accessible estate planning matters just as much as anywhere else in the borough.

A will is not just for people with large or complicated estates. Whatever the value of your assets, a will is the document that determines who looks after your children if both parents die, who you have chosen to administer your estate, who inherits possessions that carry sentimental value, and whether an unmarried partner is protected or left with nothing. Without a will, none of those decisions belong to you. They pass to the intestacy rules, and the outcome may bear no resemblance to what you would have wanted.

We know that perceived cost and complexity are among the most common reasons people put off making a will. That is why we offer a free initial consultation to every client, with no obligation and no pressure, and why our fixed fees start from £130 for a single will. Professional will drafting should be accessible to everyone in Trafford, regardless of the size of their estate, and at Wise Owl Wills it is.

Whether you are making a will for the first time, updating an existing one, or simply want to understand what you need and why, we are here to help. Home visits available across Partington and the wider Trafford area.

Who we help

We help clients across Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Old Trafford, Urmston, Partington, Timperley and Hale, including:

Homeowners planning what should happen to their property
Couples preparing Mirror Wills
Parents appointing guardians for children
Grandparents leaving gifts to grandchildren
Older clients putting their affairs in order
Widowed clients updating an old Will
Unmarried partners who want to protect each other
Clients in second marriages or later-life relationships
Clients with children from previous relationships
Blended families and stepfamilies
Business owners and company directors
Landlords and clients with more than one property
People wishing to leave gifts to charities or friends
Clients with vulnerable or disabled beneficiaries
Clients who want to record funeral, faith or cultural wishes
People who are concerned about inheritance tax or family disputes

Whether you’re making a Will for the first time, updating an existing Will with a Codicil, or putting trust-based protections in place, we tailor every document to your circumstances.

Gain peace of mind knowing that your loved ones are taken care of by starting your will today.

Our Will Writing Services in Trafford

We offer the full range of professionally drafted will-writing and estate planning documents to residents across the whole of the Trafford metropolitan borough.

Service	Suitable for
Basic Wills	Straightforward estates and family arrangements
Trust Wills	Asset protection, blended families, vulnerable beneficiaries, care fee planning
Mirror Wills	Couples wishing to create matching Wills
Codicils	Updating an existing Will
Letters of Wishes	Providing guidance to executors, trustees and beneficiaries
Notice of Severance	When property needs to be held as tenants in common

Basic Wills

A Basic Will is ideal for straightforward estates, especially those making direct provision for a spouse, children or other chosen beneficiaries.

Codicils

A Codicil is used to update an existing Will without replacing the entire document.

Trust Wills

A Trust Will is for those seeking to protect family assets, safeguard inheritances for children or vulnerable beneficiaries, and where appropriate, mitigate the effect of care home fees.

Mirror Wills

Mirror Wills are commonly used by couples who wish to leave their estates in broadly identical terms while ensuring both partners’ wishes are clearly recorded.

Letter of Wishes

A Letter of Wishes provides executors and trustees with additional guidance on distributing your estate, and offers a personal explanation of any decisions that may surprise or concern your loved ones.

Notice of Severance

A Notice of Severance is used to alter the ownership status of jointly held property to a tenancy in common basis, where estate planning considerations make this necessary or advisable.

Estate Planning Beyond a Simple Will in Trafford

Given the higher property values and income levels across much of the Trafford borough, a significant proportion of our clients also benefit from advice on:

We’re happy to discuss these Estate Planning Issues during your consultation. You can read more on our dedicated pages, or ask us directly.

Appointments for clients in Trafford

You can arrange your Will from home, by telephone or by video appointment. Free home visits are available across Trafford and the wider Greater Manchester area, including:

Altrincham
Sale
Stretford
Urmston
Hale
Bowdon
Timperley
Partington
and nearby communities.

If a home visit is not convenient, your instructions can be taken remotely and your documents prepared with the same care and attention.

We also service clients across the wider Greater Manchester area.

Book your free Trafford Will consultation

If you live in Trafford and want a professionally drafted Will that reflects your family, property and wishes, Wise Owl Wills can help. Book your free consultation today or call 0161 524 1033 to arrange a home visit, telephone appointment or video consultation.

A clear and simple way to put your Will in place with confidence

1 - Make contact

Call us on 0161 524 1033 or complete the short online form and we will arrange a convenient time to talk.

2 - Confirm your wishes

We talk through your choices together and confirm the details that matter to you.

3 - Your Will is prepared

Relax while our experienced drafters take care of everything and present your completed Will to you.

We provide free home visits across Trafford, including Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Old Trafford, Urmston, Partington, Timperley and Hale.

Alternatively, you can make a Will by phone, or via video call — whichever suits you best.

Our online will-writing service makes it easy to secure your legal Will without leaving the comfort of your home.

Our limited-time affordable Will writing prices

We offer a range of cost-effective will-writing options to suit every need. Take advantage of our limited-time reduced prices:

Looking for extra peace of mind? We also offer optional additional services:

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Wise Owl Wills in Trafford?

With over 25 years of legal experience, Wise Owl Wills offers the expertise of a qualified legal professional without the fees or formality of a traditional firm. Every document is individually drafted and never generated from a standard form. All issues are explained to you in clear, jargon-free language.

We offer free home visits across across Trafford, including Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Old Trafford, Urmston, Partington, Timperley and Hale, as well as telephone and video appointments. All consultations are one-to-one, and our fixed fees are competitive and fully transparent. There are no surprises and no hidden charges.

Choosing Wise Owl Wills means getting a high-quality, professionally drafted Will at a price that reflects fair value, and delivered with the personal attention your family deserves.

Do you provide home visits in the Trafford area?

Yes. Wise Owl Wills provides free home visits across the whole of across Trafford, including Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Old Trafford, Urmston, Partington, Timperley and Hale, as well as neighbouring areas beyond the region.

If a home visit does not suit you, telephone and video appointments are also available, giving you a fully flexible way to provide instructions for your Will from wherever you are.

Can my Will be completed from home or remotely?

Yes, absolutely. Your entire Will can be arranged without you having to travel anywhere. In addition to offering free home visits across across Trafford, including Altrincham, Sale, Stretford, Old Trafford, Urmston, Partington, Timperley and Hale, we can conduct your consultation by telephone, video call, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams – whichever suits you best.

You simply give us your instructions from the comfort of your own home, and we take care of everything else.

Are online Will templates safe?

Online Will templates and pro-forma documents may be adequate in the most straightforward of circumstances, but they carry real risks in anything more complex. A template cannot adapt to your individual situation. It cannot ask the right questions, identify what is missing, or flag issues that a professional would spot immediately. The result is that something important can very easily be overlooked, and you would have no way of knowing.

Using a professional will drafting service instead means receiving a document tailored precisely to your needs and circumstances, rather than relying on a generic form and hoping for the best. The cost of professional advice is modest, and the peace of mind it provides is well worth it.

For a fuller discussion of the risks, read our article: Is a DIY Will safe?

Do I need a solicitor to draft a Will in Trafford?

No. There is no legal requirement to use a solicitor. A professional will drafter is an equally valid alternative. Because will drafting is our sole focus at Wise Owl Wills, we prepare far more Wills than the average solicitor, and our fees are a fraction of what a solicitor would typically charge. You receive over 25 years of legal experience and specialist expertise at a price that reflects genuine value, whether your estate is worth £150,000 or £1.5 million.

How long does it take to get my Will completed?

We typically deliver your completed Will within 7 days of receiving all of your instructions. The process is straightforward. Once you have given us everything we need, we get to work promptly and aim to have your document back to you as quickly as possible.

For most clients, making a Will with Wise Owl Wills is quicker and simpler than they expect.

How much does a professionally drafted Will cost?

The cost of a professionally drafted Will varies considerably. According to the Legal Services Board, solicitors typically charge between £150 and £1,000 plus VAT for a simple Will, with the average around £250 plus VAT. More complex Wills can cost £500 or more, and in some cases upwards of £2,000 plus VAT.

Some firms in Trafford have been known to charge eye-watering fees.

At Wise Owl Wills, a single Will starts from just £130, and mirror Wills for couples from £200 — all at a fixed price with no hidden costs. You receive a bespoke, professionally drafted Will at a fraction of the typical solicitor’s fee.

What is a Will?

A Will is a legal document that puts you in control of what happens to everything you own after you die. It lets you choose who inherits your money, property and belongings, and in what shares, rather than leaving those decisions to the law.

It is also the document that allows you to appoint trusted guardians to care for your children, leave specific gifts to the people or causes that matter to you, and take steps to reduce the inheritance tax that might otherwise be payable on your estate.

A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever make, and with Wise Owl Wills, it is easier to put in place than most people think.

Do I really need a Will?

A Will is not a legal requirement, but in almost every case, it is strongly advisable. Without one, the law decides what happens to your estate, and the outcome may bear very little resemblance to what you would have wanted. The assumption that everything will simply go to the right person in the end is, in most circumstances, a serious mistake.

A Will puts you in control. It allows you to choose who manages your estate, who benefits from it, and if you have children, who should care for them if the worst should happen. It can also be used to reduce inheritance tax and to protect your estate from care home fees, opportunities that are lost entirely if you die without one.

Trafford residents tend to own their own home, which is often one of the most valuable assets in an estate. A Will can make clear who should inherit your share of the property, whether any trust wording is needed, and what should happen if your first choice of beneficiary dies before you.

To understand what can go wrong without a Will in place, read our article: What if I die without a Will?

What happens if I die without a Will?

If you die without a Will, you are said to have died “intestate.” This means the intestacy rules — a fixed set of legal rules — decide who administers your estate and who inherits from it. You lose all say over the outcome.

Unmarried partners receive nothing under the intestacy rules, regardless of how long you have been together. You also miss opportunities to reduce inheritance tax or take steps to protect your estate from care home fees — provisions that can only be put in place through a properly drafted Will.

Read our full guide: What if I die without a Will?

What information do I need to make a Will?

Before making your Will, there are four key things to consider. First, you need to decide who you wish to appoint as your executors, the people who will be responsible for administering your estate after your death. Second, if you have children who depend on you, you need to think about who you would want to act as their guardian. Third, you need to have decided who should benefit from your estate and in what proportions. Fourth, if you own property, you need to understand the legal basis on which you own it, as this affects what you are able to leave and to whom.

At Wise Owl Wills, we guide you through each of these questions as part of your personal consultation, so you never have to work it out alone.

For a more detailed overview of what your Will needs to cover, read our article: What do I need to include in my Will?

What is a Mirror Will?

Mirror Wills are a pair of Wills that are substantially identical in their terms, with each reflecting the other, and are most commonly made by couples who want to deal with their shared assets and provide for their family in the same way.

While mirror Wills follow the same structure and achieve the same aims, they do not have to be identical in every respect. Each remains a separate, legally independent document in its own right.

For a full explanation of how they work and whether they are the right choice for you, read our blog article: What are mirror Wills and are they right for us?

What is a Trust Will or a Will with Trust?

A Trust Will — sometimes called a Will with Trust — is a Will that contains a gift which is not intended to take effect immediately on death. For example, a bequest “to my child when he reaches the age of 25,” or “to my partner for life, and thereafter to my children,” creates a trust. The relevant assets are held and managed by trustees until the conditions you have set are met.

Because the law requires a Will containing a trust to define the powers that the trustees have (covering how assets are administered and distributed) a Trust Will is a more detailed document than a Basic Will. This additional complexity is what Wise Owl Wills handles on your behalf.

Trust Wills are particularly useful for inheritance tax planning, protecting your estate from care home fees, and making provision for vulnerable beneficiaries.

At Wise Owl Wills, we explain all of this clearly so you can decide whether a Trust Will is right for your circumstances.

What is a Codicil?

A Codicil is a document that amends an existing Will. If your circumstances have changed and you need to update your Will, but the changes required are relatively minor or administrative, a Codicil allows you to make those amendments without the need to prepare an entirely new Will.

It is a straightforward and cost-effective way to keep your Will up to date when only limited changes are needed. For more significant revisions, however, preparing a new Will is usually the better option.

Not sure which option is right for you? Our article When should I update my Will? can help you decide.

Can I update an existing Will?

Yes. An existing Will can be updated in one of two ways.

The first method is by adding a Codicil, which is a legal document that amends some of the specific terms of the original Will. The second method is by preparing a new Will altogether. Which option is more appropriate depends on the nature and extent of the changes you need to make.

Where the changes are minor or administrative (such as updating an executor or adding a small gift), a Codicil is often the more straightforward and cost-effective route. Where the changes are more complex or wide-ranging, a new Will is usually the better choice.

It is worth reviewing your Will after any significant life event, including a birth, death, marriage, divorce, property purchase, or a substantial change in your financial circumstances.

For a full guide to when and how to update your Will, read: When should I update my Will?

How often should I update my Will?

There is no fixed rule, but there are two things that should prompt you to review your Will. The first is a significant life event. The birth of a child or grandchild, buying a new property, a material change in your financial circumstances, a marriage or a divorce are all events that can affect whether your existing Will still reflects your wishes and your situation. Marriage in particular revokes an existing Will entirely under English law, so it is essential to make a new one afterwards.

The second prompt is the passage of time. Even without a major life event, it is good practice to review your Will every five years or so, as circumstances can change gradually in ways that are easy to overlook.

For a full guide to when and why to review your Will, read: When should I update my Will?

What is a Letter of Wishes?

A Letter of Wishes is a private, non-binding document that sits alongside your Will, guiding your Executors on how to carry out your wishes, particularly where gifts are left in trust. It may also help beneficiaries understand decisions that might otherwise come as a surprise. Unlike your Will, it isn’t legally binding and cannot replace one, but it can play a powerful role in preventing disputes after you’re gone. For more information, read our full guide: What is a letter of wishes and do I need one?

What is a Notice of Severance?

A Notice of Severance is a legal document used when a property is jointly owned. It converts a joint tenancy into a tenancy in common, and it’s typically served by one joint owner on the other to formally record that change in ownership status. This step matters for estate planning: if you want to use trusts in your Will for inheritance tax or care fee planning purposes, or simply leave your share of a property to different beneficiaries, the property must be held as tenants in common. Wherever it’s currently held as a joint tenancy, serving a notice of severance is essential. Learn more in our guide: When should a joint tenancy be severed?

Do I need a Will if I am married?

Yes. Even if you are married, you still need a Will. A common misconception is that everything automatically passes to your spouse, but without a Will, intestacy rules decide how your estate is divided, and for most people, these rules don’t reflect what they would actually want. Dying without a Will can also mean your preferred choice of guardian for your children is never formally recorded, leaving that decision to others. On top of this, you could miss out on inheritance tax and care home fee planning opportunities, meaning your loved ones end up with less than you intended.

Can unmarried couples protect each other through a Will?

Yes, but only if you have a Will. An unmarried partner has no automatic right to inherit from you. If you die without one, the rules of intestacy apply, and these don’t benefit an unmarried partner at all, no matter how long you’ve been together. There’s no such thing as a “common law spouse” in English law, a popular but incorrect belief that often leaves partners legally stranded, particularly when it comes to the family home. This situation is one of the most common causes of disputes during Probate.

Writing a Will is the only way to make sure your partner is protected. Read more here: Left with nothing: The hidden risk unmarried couples face without a Will

Can a Will protect my children's inheritance?

Yes, a Will is the only reliable way to protect the inheritance you want your children to receive. It also lets you formally appoint the guardians you’d choose to raise them, rather than leaving that decision to the courts. This is especially important for blended families, where you may want to make sure children from a previous marriage or relationship are properly provided for, rather than risking everything passing only to a current spouse or partner. Find out what happens without one at: What happens to my children if I don’t make a Will?

Can a Will help with care home fee planning?

Yes, a Will is one of the most effective ways to help protect your assets from being used to fund somebody else’s care costs. Care fees are usually means-tested, so if you ever need care, your own assets will be assessed as part of that process. However, with the right planning in your Will, you can help ensure that your personal share of your assets isn’t taken into account if your partner needs care in the future, helping to preserve more of your estate for the people you want to benefit. Learn how in our full guide: The complete guide to protecting your home from care home fees.

Can a Will help reduce inheritance tax?

Yes, a well-drafted Will should form an important part of your inheritance tax planning. For married couples and civil partners, Wills are particularly useful for transferring any unused Nil Rate Band between partners, and for making sure your estate properly qualifies for the Residence Nil Rate Band, which can significantly increase the amount you can pass on tax-free. Getting this structure right in your Will can make a real difference to how much inheritance tax your estate eventually pays. Learn more in: A guide to Inheritance Tax in England and Wales

I own a business in the Trafford area. Does my Will need to address it?

Yes, and this is an area where careful drafting matters significantly. Business interests need to be addressed in a Will in a way that takes account of any existing partnership agreements, shareholders’ agreements or company documentation, all of which can affect what you are able to do with your business interest on death. Business Relief from inheritance tax may also be available in some circumstances, but it needs to be properly structured to be effective. We discuss business assets as a standard part of every consultation where they are relevant.

Do I need to think about Inheritance Tax in Trafford?

Some Trafford clients may need to consider inheritance tax because of higher property values, pensions, investments, business interests or other assets. We can help you identify whether this is likely to be relevant and whether specialist tax advice may be needed.

My home in Trafford is worth well over £700,000. Does that mean my estate will pay inheritance tax?

It may well do, depending on the total value of your estate including savings, investments, pension rights and other assets, and on your personal family circumstances. For married couples and civil partners, the current combined nil rate bands can shelter a significant estate from inheritance tax, but in South Trafford, where property values are consistently among the highest in the North West, many estates will exceed those thresholds. A carefully structured Will can ensure that all available exemptions and reliefs are properly captured. We discuss this in detail as a standard part of every free consultation.

Are You Ready to Protect the People You Care About?

You have read the questions. You know the risks of not having a will in place. The only thing left is to do something about it.

At Wise Owl Wills, we make that easy. A free, no-obligation consultation is available to all residents across the Trafford borough, including Altrincham, Sale, Urmston, Stretford, Partington, Hale, Timperley and Bowdon. We come to you, at a time that suits you. We explain everything in plain English. And we give you a fixed fee before you commit to anything.

Most consultations take less than an hour. Most clients leave knowing exactly what their will needs to say and exactly what it will cost. Many instruct us on the same day.

There is no pressure and no catch. Just clear, professional will drafting from a service built around the people of Trafford.

Call us today on 0161 524 1033