Our specialist will writing solicitors in Chippenham understand both the practical and emotional aspects of creating Wills, providing clear, compassionate guidance that transforms uncertainty into security.
Your peace of mind starts with a conversation. Book a free consultation with our local solicitors today to discuss your specific needs.
At Awdry Law, we create wills for people from all walks of life in Chippenham and the surrounding areas. We work with local business owners protecting their legacy, families safeguarding their homes, and individuals ensuring their wishes are honoured.
We understand that families come in many forms. Whether you’re part of a traditional family structure, a blended family with step-children, or an unmarried couple sharing your lives together, we’ll craft a will that protects everyone who matters to you.
Our solicitors take the time to understand what’s important in your life – whether that’s providing for children, protecting vulnerable family members, caring for beloved pets, or supporting cherished local Chippenham charities.
We offer practical guidance on choosing guardians for children, appointing suitable executors, and structuring your estate to minimize inheritance tax. No matter your circumstances or concerns, we’ll ensure your will truly reflects your wishes and protects those you care about most.
A single will is the most straightforward option for individuals. It allows you to specify exactly who inherits your property, savings, investments, and personal possessions.
You can name your chosen executors to handle your estate and include specific funeral wishes. Single wills are ideal for unmarried individuals or those who want complete independence in their estate planning decisions.
Mirror wills are designed specifically for couples who share similar wishes.
These complementary documents typically leave everything to the surviving partner first, then follow identical provisions for what happens after both partners have passed away.
Mirror wills offer several advantages for couples:
Trust wills incorporate various types of trusts that provide additional control and protection:
Property Protection Trusts safeguard your home against potential care home fees, ensuring it passes to your chosen beneficiaries.
Discretionary Trusts provide flexibility in how and when assets are distributed, particularly useful for protecting inheritances for minor children or vulnerable dependents.
Life Interest Trusts allow a beneficiary (often a spouse) to benefit from assets during their lifetime, with the assets then passing to other beneficiaries (such as children from a previous relationship) afterward.
Drawing on decades of experience serving the Chippenham community, our solicitors provide personalised guidance to help you select the most appropriate will for your situation.
We take time to understand your family dynamics, property holdings, and future concerns, creating an estate plan that represents your intentions while safeguarding those who depend on you
Writing a will with Awdry Law is simple, cost-effective, and thorough. We begin with an informal conversation about your property, investments, family structure, and personal preferences.
Our experienced solicitors will walk you through all essential elements of your will, from selecting trustworthy executors and appropriate guardians to detailing who receives specific possessions, whether valuable assets or cherished keepsakes.
For uncomplicated estates, we offer our detailed “Will Instructions Form” which you can complete in the comfort of your home.
If your situation involves family businesses, properties across multiple locations, or complex family arrangements, we suggest booking a dedicated appointment where we can carefully address each consideration.
Your instructions are then crafted into a legally robust document by our local solicitors, who ensure your will meets all formal requirements while accurately capturing your intentions.
At Awdry Law, we’ve been serving families in Wiltshire since 1750. Our will writing services are designed with local needs in mind:
Selecting Awdry Law’s Chippenham-based solicitors for your will writing brings significant advantages over online services or non-local firms:
If you die without making a will, the law decides who gets your money, property and possessions – not you. These fixed legal rules (called “intestacy rules”) completely ignore what you might have wanted. This often creates serious problems for your loved ones.
Unmarried partners have no automatic right to inherit anything under these rules, regardless of how long you’ve been together. They may have to make costly legal claims against your estate.
Children might not be properly protected, with no guardianship provisions in place if both parents pass away. Your home could pass to relatives you rarely see rather than those closest to you.
Family disagreements often escalate into costly disputes during an already difficult time when clear instructions are absent.
Step-children may be unintentionally excluded entirely, as they have no automatic inheritance rights. Your estate could also pay significantly more inheritance tax than necessary without proper planning.
Creating a valid will with Awdry Law ensures your estate passes according to your specific wishes, protecting those who matter most while potentially saving thousands in unnecessary tax and legal complications.
Creating a will is one of the most responsible actions you can take for your loved ones’ future security. It brings certainty and peace of mind knowing exactly how your assets will be handled after your death.
Contact our Chippenham wills solicitors on 01249 478333 or email us at info@awdry.law. You can also fill in our quick enquiry form below; it’s easy, quick and one of our expert team will be in touch promptly.
Alternatively, you can pop in to our office at 38 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT.
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