Will Writing in Birmingham

How does it work for Birmingham customers?

Complete your will online, and a qualified solicitor checks it before you sign, whatever your wishes for your estate turn out to be. The process is the same whether you’re in Birmingham city centre or the wider suburbs, since it all happens remotely.

You answer a short set of guided questions about who inherits, who your executors are, and who should look after any children under 18. A solicitor then reviews the finished document, checking the details and the wording before you print and sign it in front of two independent witnesses. Most people finish in around 20 minutes, with guidance available throughout if you need it.

Can I still meet someone in person?

Yes. If you would prefer to talk your will through face to face, a home visit can be arranged for Birmingham addresses on request. Most customers use the online route, but the choice is yours.

A home visit suits people who want to talk through more complex family circumstances, inheritance planning, or protection for a vulnerable family member, or who simply prefer discussing it in person before signing. This assisted service, where we prepare your solicitor-checked will with you, is £245 for a single will or £395 for couples, including VAT. It is the same price by phone, at our office, or on a home visit. The visit itself is free, with no travel charge on top. Call us for a consultation at a time that works for you.

What does it cost?

A single online will is £19.99, including VAT, and mirror wills for a couple are £29.99, both covering assets, property, and beneficiaries in full. Both are checked by a solicitor before you sign, whether you complete the process online or after a home visit.

Compare that to a traditional Birmingham solicitor, who typically charges £200 to £650 for the same last will and testament, including their own advice and planning service. See the full cost breakdown for what can push the price up, and why a straightforward estate rarely needs to.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to visit an office in Birmingham?

No. Your will is completed entirely online, with a solicitor checking it remotely before you sign, so there is nothing to travel for and no appointment slot to book. If you would rather discuss it in person first, a home visit can be arranged instead of an office appointment.

Is an online will legally valid in Birmingham?

Yes. An online will has exactly the same legal standing as one drafted by a solicitor in person, provided it is signed and witnessed correctly by two independent witnesses. Online wills are legal in England and Wales regardless of where you live.

Are will writers cheaper than solicitors?

Usually, yes, though it depends what you are comparing. A solicitor-checked online service costs £19.99, well below the £200 to £650 a traditional solicitor typically charges, while still giving you a qualified solicitor’s review of the finished document before you sign anything.

How long does it take to make a will online?

Around 20 minutes to complete the guided questions. A solicitor then reviews the finished document remotely, and you print and sign it in front of two independent witnesses, present together, which is what actually gives the finished will legal effect.