Why Getting a Will Drawn Up in Bristol & North Somerset Is Easier Than You Think

Published On: July 31st, 2026

It is one of those tasks that almost everyone puts on the back burner: writing a will.

Yet recent surveys show that over half of adults in the UK currently do not have a valid, up-to-date will in place. Without one, your estate is subject to standard government intestacy rules—meaning your home, savings, and personal assets might not go to the people you intend.

For residents across Bristol, Clevedon, Portishead, and Somerset, making sure your family is protected doesn’t have to involve confusing legal jargon or high-street solicitor fees.

Local Expertise Right at Your Front Door

One of the main reasons people delay estate planning is simply the hassle of travelling into a city-centre legal office. However, regional specialists like Westminster Law offer free, local home visits across Bristol and North Somerset.

Having an estate planning consultant sit down with you in the comfort of your own living room allows you to discuss your personal circumstances in plain English—whether you need a straightforward single will, mirror wills for couples, or advice on inheritance tax and property protection.

What to Consider Before You Start

Getting your affairs in order is straightforward when you break it down into a few essential steps:

Asset Checklist: Make a basic outline of your main assets, including property, pensions, and savings.
Choosing Executors: Decide who you trust to carry out the instructions in your will.
Protecting Young Children: Appoint official guardians for minor children.
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA): Consider setting up an LPA alongside your will so a trusted family member can assist with financial or health decisions if you ever lose capacity. Special LPA rates (from £110 each) are available when arranged during your main appointment.

Fixed Pricing and Support for Over-60s

Legal costs are another common concern, but modern estate planning services focus on clear, transparent pricing with no hidden charges. Standard prices for a single will start at £150 (£250 for a couple), but for clients aged over 60, Westminster Law’s will writing services offer a special rate of just £95 to prepare your will.

Taking an hour to put a professionally drafted will in place gives you complete peace of mind knowing your loved ones and your home are fully looked after.

To arrange a no-obligation chat or convenient home visit, call your local Westminster Law branch directly:

Bristol Office: Call 0117 4547926 or email kc@westminster-law.co.uk
Somerset / Street Office: Call 01458 551651 or email nm@westminster-law.co.uk