Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family’s future. At Winston Solicitors, our trusted team in Leeds, Harrogate and across West Yorkshire has helped thousands of people create clear, legally sound wills backed by over 3,000 five-star reviews.
- Get expert Will advice in Leeds & Harrogate
- Protect your family with a legally valid Will
- Plan ahead with trusted local solicitors
- Store your Will safely at no extra cost
- Join 3,000+ clients who rated us 5★
Will Writing Solicitors in Leeds & Harrogate
At Winston Solicitors, we know that making a Will isn’t always easy to think about, or even a priority for most people. But it’s one of the most important steps you can take to protect the people you care about most.
With over 3,000 five-star reviews, families across Leeds, Harrogate and West Yorkshire trust us to make the process simple, clear and affordable. Speak to the very best Will writing solicitors in Leeds today.
Emily was very helpful, with my change of will, explaining things to me, making sure I understood what I was doing, a very pleasant experience for me.
Client, Leeds
What Is a Will and Why Do You Need One?
A Will is a legal document that sets out what happens to your money, property and personal belongings when you die. It also lets you:
- Choose who administers your estate (executors)
- Choose who will benefit from your estate (legatees or beneficiaries)
- Appoint guardians for children under 18
- Specify funeral arrangements
Without a will, the law decides who inherits under strict intestacy rules, which may not reflect your wishes. For example, unmarried partners have no automatic right to inherit.
Making a Will with Solicitors in Leeds & Harrogate
When you make a Will with us, you get more than just paperwork. You get:
- Expert guidance to make sure your Will is legally valid
- Clear advice on protecting your family and minimising disputes
- Free safe storage of your will at our Leeds office
- Ongoing support if your circumstances change
Many people believe everything automatically goes to their spouse. Sadly, that isn’t always true.
A properly drafted Will avoids confusion and heartache.
Monika Volsing, Head of Private Client
Mirror Wills and Mutual Wills Explained Simply
Mirror Wills are two Wills (usually by couples) that reflect each other. Each partner can still change their Will later if they wish.
Mutual Wills are different. Once one partner dies, the surviving partner cannot change their Will. Because of this, most couples choose mirror wills for flexibility.
When to Update Your Will
Life changes, and your Will should change with it. You should update your Will if:
- You marry, divorce or enter a civil partnership
- You have children or grandchildren
- Your financial situation changes (buying property, inheritance)
- Someone named in your will passes away
A codicil can cover small changes, but for major updates, it’s best to make a new Will.
Step-by-Step: How to Make a Will with Winston Solicitors
- Get in touch – Call, email or start online.
- Talk to a Will writing solicitor in Leeds – We’ll listen to your wishes and explain your options.
- Draft your will – We prepare a clear, legally sound document.
- Sign and witness – We guide you through the signing process.
- Store safely – We keep your will secure at no extra cost.
It’s that simple and you’ll have the peace of mind of knowing your loved ones are protected.
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
We often recommend setting up an LPA alongside your Will. This ensures someone you trust can make decisions about your finances, health and care if you can’t, e.g. you lose mental capacity during your lifetime. Without one, your family may need to apply to the Court of Protection to become your deputies, which a costly, lengthy and stressful process.
Making your Will doesn’t have to be daunting. With Winston Solicitors, you’ll get clear advice, friendly support, and the reassurance of working with one of the most trusted law firms in Leeds and Harrogate.
Start your will today. Call the team on 0113 320 5000 or email wills&probate@winstonsolicitors.co.uk.
No, but using a solicitor makes sure your Will is valid and cannot be easily challenged. A will writing solicitor can also explain tax and inheritance issues in plain English.
Costs vary depending on your situation. Simple wills are affordable, and we’ll give you a clear fixed fee upfront. Couples often choose mirror Wills, which can save money.
The law decides who inherits under the intestacy rules. This might mean people you care about are left out. For example, unmarried partners do not inherit without a Will.
You should review your Will every few years, or sooner if you marry, divorce, have children, inherit money, or your financial situation changes.
No. Unless you own property together as joint tenants, unmarried partners don’t automatically inherit without a will. Writing a Will is the only way to protect them.
Yes. We store your Will securely at no extra cost, so it’s easy to find when your family needs it.
Yes. It’s perfectly normal and legal for someone to be both an executor and a beneficiary in your Will.
Yes. Marriage or civil partnership usually cancels your existing Will unless it specifically says otherwise.
Not with Winston Solicitors. We store wills securely at no extra cost. Other firms may charge a fee.
