Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Will Writing & Probate Services Nottinghamshire
Established with over two decades of expertise, J M Wills and Legal Services provides tailored will-writing, probate, and estate planning solutions. Our team, regulated by the Society of Will Writers and CILEx Regulation, prioritises clarity and professionalism, offering home visits to ensure accessibility. We specialise in safeguarding assets, minimising inheritance tax, and creating legally robust documents, including lasting powers of attorney.Client testimonials highlight our compassionate approach and ability to simplify complex legal processes. With a focus on transparency, we provide fixed-cost services and secure document storage, ensuring long-term peace of mind for families across Nottinghamshire and beyond.
Services
Will Writing
Probate Administration
Estate Planning
Lasting Power of Attorney
Document Storage
Inheritance Tax Planning
Asset Protection
Care Home Fee Planning
Property Transfers
Trust Advice
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of specialist experience in will-writing and probate.
- Our team is independently regulated by the Society of Will Writers and CILEx.
- We provide home visits for accessible, personalised legal support.
- Fixed-cost services ensure transparency with no hidden fees.
- Secure document storage and inheritance tax minimisation strategies available.
Associations and certifications
- Society of Will Writers
- CILEx Regulation
What people say
Thoroughly professional service
Peace of mind
Patient and understanding
Exceptional services
Relaxed and friendly approach
Services
Will Writing
We create legally binding wills tailored to your family and financial circumstances. Our service includes guidance on asset distribution, guardianship for children, and tax-efficient strategies. Clients receive clear explanations and support throughout the process.
Probate Administration
Our team handles probate processes, including asset valuation, debt settlement, and legal documentation. We simplify complex procedures to reduce stress for executors, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while maintaining transparency.
Lasting Power of Attorney
We assist in establishing powers of attorney for financial and health decisions. Our experts ensure documents meet legal standards, providing peace of mind that trusted individuals can act on your behalf if needed.
Inheritance Tax Planning
Our specialists develop strategies to reduce inheritance tax liabilities through trusts and asset restructuring. We provide clear advice on legal thresholds and long-term financial planning to protect your estate.
Document Storage
We offer fireproof storage for wills and legal documents, ensuring safety and accessibility. Stored documents can be updated at reduced fees, avoiding full rewriting costs while maintaining legal validity.
People
Jan Woolley
Director
With over 20 years' experience, Jan leads our will-writing and probate services. A CILEx-qualified legal executive, she specialises in estate planning and asset protection, prioritising client comfort and clarity.
Questions
What happens if I die without a will?
Your estate will be distributed according to intestacy rules, which may not align with your wishes. We advise creating a will to ensure control over asset distribution.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, we provide home visits for all services, ensuring convenient and accessible legal support tailored to your circumstances.
How can I reduce inheritance tax?
We offer specialist inheritance tax planning strategies, including trust structures and asset protection, to legally minimise tax liabilities and preserve your estate.
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
It legally appoints someone to manage your financial or health decisions if you lose capacity. We guide you through creating these essential documents.
Can you help with probate administration?
Yes, we provide fixed-cost probate services, handling all legal and financial processes to ease the burden during difficult times.
How are wills stored securely?
We offer secure, fireproof document storage for wills and other important papers at a small annual fee, with discounted updates for stored wills.
