Business Details
Expert Legal Services for Wills, Trusts & Probate
Established over 25 years ago, Goodwills Local has supported over 60,000 individuals nationwide with expert legal arrangements, including Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Probate. Our solicitor-led practice combines extensive experience with a commitment to delivering tailored, professional solutions. We prioritise client education, ensuring clarity on complex legal matters while safeguarding assets against risks like care home fees or family disputes.Our teams background in health and social care enhances our understanding of clients needs, enabling empathetic, precise service. All documentation is produced in-house by our insured, specialist legal team, guaranteeing compliance and robustness. With a focus on accessibility, we offer home visits, telephone, and video consultations across Wiltshire, Bath, Somerset, and beyond, maintaining competitive pricing without compromising quality.
Services
Wills
Trusts
Probate
Executor Services
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection Work
Business Wills
Property Protective Trusts
Home Visits
Fixed Fee Services
Highlights and features
- We offer a local, helpful, and professional home visit service.
- Our prices are typically lower than high street solicitors.
- We have over 25 years of experience in specialist legal services.
- All legal work is completed by a solicitor-led, insured practice.
- Our team provides clear explanations and tailored solutions.
What people say
Helpful and professional
Speedy response
Clear explanations
Sensitive expertise
Easy to use service
Services
Wills
We provide expert Will writing services to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Our solicitors guide you through estate planning, addressing tax efficiency, guardianship, and asset protection. Clients benefit from home visits, clear advice, and legally robust documentation, avoiding risks associated with DIY Wills.
Trusts
Our Trust services include Childrens Protective Trusts, Property Protective Trusts, and Disabled Beneficiary Trusts. These structures safeguard assets from care home fees, remarriage, or disputes. We offer tailored solutions to protect inheritances, ensuring beneficiaries receive intended provisions while complying with legal requirements.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We draft Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare LPAs, enabling trusted individuals to make decisions if you lose capacity. Our service includes home visits, clear guidance, and competitive pricing, ensuring legal compliance and protection against costly Court of Protection involvement.
Probate
Our Probate service assists executors with estate administration, including asset gathering, debt settlement, and distribution. We offer full estate management or partial support, ensuring compliance with legal obligations while minimising stress during emotional times.
Executor Services
We provide professional executor services, handling complex paperwork, tax returns, and asset transfers. Our team ensures efficient estate administration, offering tailored packages to meet individual needs, whether you require full management or specific assistance.
People
Michael Rhodes
Senior Consultant
With over 35 years in Wiltshire and Somerset, Michael has served as Goodwills Senior Consultant for 11 years. His background in health and social care enhances his empathetic approach to estate planning, ensuring clients receive tailored, legally sound solutions.
Questions
Why should I choose Goodwills Legal Services for my Will?
Our solicitor-led team offers competitive pricing, home visits, and expertise in avoiding common pitfalls like invalid Wills or asset disputes, ensuring your intentions are legally protected.
Do you offer home visits for legal consultations?
Yes, we provide home visits across Wiltshire, Bath, Somerset, and surrounding areas, alongside telephone and video consultations for convenience.
What types of Trusts do you provide?
We offer Children’s Protective Trusts, Property Protective Trusts, Disabled Beneficiary Trusts, and bespoke solutions to safeguard assets from care home fees, remarriage, or legal challenges.
How much do your services cost?
Our Will writing service starts at £118 per person, and Lasting Powers of Attorney begin at £220. Probate and executor fees are agreed upfront, ensuring transparency.
Can you assist with Probate and estate administration?
Yes, we offer full or partial estate administration, including asset gathering, debt settlement, and distribution, managed by our experienced legal team to simplify the process.
