Expert Legal Guidance for Will Drafting
At Axis Solicitors, we offer trusted and personalised legal advice to help you prepare a valid Will and protect your legacy. Whether you’re making your first Will, updating an existing one, or dealing with complex family or financial circumstances, our expert solicitors provide straightforward, tailored support.
Standard Wills
From straightforward Wills to those involving trusts, business assets, or blended families, we make wills accordingly.
Mirror Wills for Couples
Cost-effective, legally sound Wills for married or cohabiting couples who want to leave assets to each other and shared beneficiaries.
Inheritance Tax Planning
We advise on how to structure your estate to reduce inheritance tax liabilities and ensure smooth inheritance transmission.
Trusts within Wills
Protect vulnerable beneficiaries, manage tax exposure, or preserve assets using trust structures tailored to your wishes.
Creating a Will gives you control over how your assets are distributed, who manages your estate, and who looks after any minor children.
Why Wills are Important
At Axis Solicitors, we understand that planning for the future is a deeply personal and crucial step.
A legally binding Will is the cornerstone of effective estate planning, ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your precise wishes and that your loved ones are provided for. We specialize in drafting both standard UK Wills and Shariah-compliant Wills (Wassiyah), offering sensitive and expert legal support tailored to your individual needs and beliefs.
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Don’t leave the future to chance. Planning your Will today provides certainty and security for tomorrow. Contact Axis Solicitors to discuss your requirements and create a legally sound Will that reflects your wishes.
Why You Need a Legally Valid Will
Dying without a valid Will—known as dying intestate—means your estate will be distributed according to fixed legal rules, which may not align with your wishes. A properly drafted Will ensures:
Control Over Who Inherits Your Estate
A legally valid Will ensures that your chosen beneficiaries receive your assets according to your wishes, rather than being distributed under standard intestacy laws.
Protection for Minor Children
You can appoint guardians in your Will to care for your minor children, giving you peace of mind that they will be looked after by trusted individuals until they reach adulthood.
Inheritance Tax Planning
A well-drafted Will allows for careful consideration of inheritance tax liabilities. This can help reduce the tax burden on your estate and make the administration process more straightforward.
Avoiding Family Disputes and Delays
Clear instructions in a valid Will help minimise the risk of disagreements among family members and reduce delays in the probate process.
Whether your estate is straightforward or complex, our solicitors ensure your Will is legally binding and aligned with your long-term goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you die without a valid Will (intestate), your assets will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy in England and Wales. These rules dictate a fixed order of who inherits, which may not align with your preferences and can exclude partners or dependents not recognized by these rules.
A Shariah-compliant Will (Wassiyah) is drafted to adhere to Islamic inheritance principles, which dictate how a Muslim’s estate should be distributed. To be legally valid in the UK, this Will must also comply with the requirements of English law, such as being in writing, signed by the testator, and witnessed correctly. Our solicitors ensure both sets of requirements are met.
Yes, you can change your Will at any time as long as you have the mental capacity to do so. Minor changes can often be made with a codicil, while significant changes usually require drafting a new Will.
Your executor is responsible for administering your estate according to your Will. You can appoint one or more individuals (usually friends, family, or a professional like a solicitor) or a professional firm. Choose someone trustworthy, reliable, and capable of handling the responsibilities, which can include dealing with probate, collecting assets, paying debts, and distributing the estate.
If you have children under 18, you can appoint a legal guardian in your Will. This person would be responsible for their care and upbringing if you and the other parent with parental responsibility were to pass away.
