Expert Will Drafting Guidance
Creating a Will is one of the most important steps in securing your family’s future and protecting your legacy. At Axis Solicitors, our experienced Wills solicitors offer clear, expert legal advice to help you draft a Will that reflects your wishes and complies fully with UK law.
Whether you’re making your first Will, updating it due to life changes, or require specific religious provisions, we guide you through the process with sensitivity, accuracy, and care.
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.
Creating a Will gives you control over how your assets are distributed, who manages your estate, and who looks after any minor children.
Why is the reason behind making a Will?
Dying without a valid Will—known as dying intestate—means your estate will be distributed according to strict rules that may not reflect your wishes. This can lead to unintended outcomes, family disputes, delays, and increased inheritance tax exposure.
By writing a Will, you gain control over:
- Who inherits your estate (money, property, possessions)
- Who manages your affairs (executors)
- Who cares for your children (guardians)
- What happens to specific gifts or charitable donations
- How to reduce inheritance tax legally and efficiently
If you’re a Muslim, a Shariah-compliant Will (Wassiyah) ensures your estate is distributed according to Islamic inheritance principles while remaining fully valid under UK law.
Our Wills Services
Axis Solicitors provides comprehensive services to cover all your Will drafting needs:
- Drafting Legally Binding UK Wills: We ensure your Will is drafted correctly, meets all legal requirements in England and Wales, and clearly reflects your wishes for the distribution of your estate.
- Shariah-Compliant Wills (Wassiyah): We have expertise in drafting Wills that adhere to the principles of Shariah while remaining fully compliant with UK law. This ensures that your religious obligations are met alongside your legal responsibilities.
- Letter of Wishes Preparation: A Letter of Wishes accompanies your Will and provides guidance to your executors on how you would like certain assets or personal belongings distributed, or provides instructions regarding your funeral wishes. While not legally binding like the Will itself, it offers valuable direction to your executors.
- Inclusion of Charitable Bequests: We can assist you in including specific bequests to your charities, ensuring your philanthropic wishes are fulfilled as part of your legacy.
Who Can Benefit from Our Wills Services?
Our Wills services are designed to assist a wide range of individuals and families:
- General Public in the UK: Anyone over 18 with assets who wants to ensure their estate is distributed according to their wishes.
- Muslims Seeking Shariah-Compliant Estate Planning: Individuals who wish to ensure their Will adheres to Islamic inheritance principles.
- Individuals with Blended or Complex Family Structures: Those with multiple marriages, stepchildren, or other complex family dynamics requiring careful consideration in a Will.
- Parents with Minor Children: Essential for appointing legal guardians for your children in the event of your death.
- Elderly Clients Looking to Protect Their Estates: To ensure assets are distributed efficiently and according to current wishes.
When Should You Review or Update Your Will?
We recommend reviewing your Will:
- Every 3–5 years
- After major life changes (marriage, divorce, birth, death)
- After acquiring or selling major assets
- If your estate has grown in value
- When your tax situation changes
- If a beneficiary becomes vulnerable or disabled
- When relocating abroad or acquiring foreign property
- Before or after retirement
We also offer guidance if your current Will no longer reflects your wishes or if you’re unsure of its legal validity.
Why Choose Axis Solicitors for Will Drafting?
Choosing the right firm to draft your Will gives you legal security and personal peace of mind. At Axis Solicitors, we offer:
Expert Legal Knowledge
Our team includes solicitors experienced in UK estate law and Shariah-compliant Will structures. We understand both civil and religious considerations.
Personalised, Practical Advice
We take time to understand your goals, your family setup, and any complex financial or personal factors—so we can draft a Will that truly works for you.
Transparent Pricing
Fixed-fee Will services with no hidden costs. We’ll explain exactly what you’re paying for.
Quick Turnaround, Full Support
We make the process smooth and efficient—whether we meet in person, over the phone, or online. We can store your Will securely if needed.
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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.
Our Will Writing Services
We offer a full suite of Will writing services tailored to your needs, including:
Standard Wills
Straightforward and legally valid Wills for individuals or families—suitable for most personal and financial circumstances. We can also advise on business interests, digital assets, and care home fee protection.
Mirror Wills for Couples
Cost-effective solutions for spouses or partners who wish to make almost identical Wills—typically leaving everything to each other and then to children or other beneficiaries.
Shariah-Compliant Wills (Wassiyah)
We specialise in drafting Islamic Wills that honour both your religious duties and legal obligations under UK law. These Wills are carefully structured to meet Shariah inheritance rules while remaining fully enforceable in the UK.
Inheritance Tax Planning
Our solicitors will assess your estate and suggest Will structures that reduce tax liability, helping preserve more of your assets for your loved ones.
Trusts within Wills
We set up trusts to protect vulnerable beneficiaries (e.g., minors, elderly, disabled), preserve family wealth, or manage tax exposure effectively.
Letter of Wishes Preparation
Though not legally binding, this document guides your executors and trustees on non-legal aspects—such as personal belongings, funeral arrangements, or specific values you'd like upheld.
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.
