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Mirror Will Writing Services

Setting up Mirror Wills is a popular choice for couples who want to keep their estate planning decisions aligned, and these are two separate Will documents that “mirror” each other. Typically, a Mirror Will is structured so that each person’s estate is left to the surviving partner first and then passes to the same beneficiaries (often children) once both partners have died.

Mirror Wills can offer peace of mind for married couples, making it clear what you both want to happen, providing a straightforward plan for your family’s future.

At Berlad Graham LLP, we help couples prepare Mirror Wills that reflect your shared intentions, while also ensuring that each person’s individual position is properly protected.

To discuss how to set up Mirror Wills for you and your partner, please call 0330 175 5655 or email info@bglaw.co.uk.

When should I consider setting up a Mirror Will?

Mirror Wills are typically suitable for couples who:

Share the same wishes about who should inherit
Have a straightforward or shared estate
Want to ensure the surviving partner is provided for first
Have children together and want them to inherit after both parents have died
Want a coordinated plan that is simple for executors to follow

However, while they are a popular option, particularly if you are married or in a civil partnership, it is important to be aware of a few key points:

Mirror Wills are not binding after the first death, so the surviving partner can legally change their Will.
Mirror Wills are not always suitable for more complex family arrangements where there are children from previous relationships, significant individual assets or business interests, or different wishes between partners.
Tax planning should be considered, especially for larger estates where Mirror Wills may not be the most tax-efficient structure on their own.
Mirror Wills are still separate documents, meaning either partner can update or replace their Will at any time.

If you have concerns about future changes or want to ensure certain assets are protected, particularly after the first death, we can talk you through alternative solutions such as protective trusts, which help to ensure your chosen beneficiaries are properly provided for according to your wishes.

Our experienced solicitors will make sure nothing is missed and that your Mirror Wills are written in a way that is clear, legally robust, and practical for your executors to follow.

Read our previous article: ‘Five Reasons Why You Need a Solicitor to Draft Your Will’.

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When should you update your Mirror Wills?

Whenever there is a significant life event, it is recommended to review and, if necessary, update your Mirror Wills to ensure they still accurately reflect your wishes. For example, review your Will after major changes such as:

The birth or adoption of children
The birth of grandchildren
Buying or selling property
Significant changes to your financial circumstances
Changes to inheritance tax rules
Changes in family relationships or personal wishes
Death of an executor or beneficiary
Marriage or remarriage of children

If you need to update your Mirror Wills, it is advisable for both partners to review them together to keep the Wills coordinated. Our Will writing solicitors can advise whether you need new Wills or whether Codicils (formal amendments to the Wills) are suitable.

Specialist Mirror Will Solicitors

Whether you are drafting Mirror Wills for the first time or amending them following a change in circumstances, Berlad Graham LLP offers experienced, empathetic legal services and advice to support you and your partner.

Our lawyers are based across England and the UK, as well as in Spain, Dubai and Israel, so help is always close at hand.

For more information about our other private client services, please click on the links below.

Wills

Estate Planning

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Court of Protection & Deputyship

Contentious Probate

Our Team

Raanan Berlad

Managing Partner

Liora Torn-Hibler

Head of Private Client

Hannah Price

Partner

Daniel Brown

Trainee Solicitor

Wills and Inheritance Quality Accreditation

Berlad Graham LLP is proud to hold the Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS) accreditation as awarded by The Law Society. This accreditation demonstrates that:

We have the expertise to deliver Wills and inheritance advice.
We use standardised processes to recognise and reduce risks.
We educate clients about what to expect when buying Wills and inheritance advice.

    
 
 
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