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Single Will Writing Services

Having a Single Will is an important legal document that sets out what should happen to your estate when you die. Your Will allows you to decide who inherits your assets, who will deal with your estate, and, if relevant, appoint guardians for your children.

Setting up a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect the people you care about. Without a valid Will, your estate will be handled under the Intestacy Rules, which can lead to outcomes that don’t reflect your wishes, cause disputes, and result in unnecessary stress, delays, and added costs for those left behind.

At Berlad Graham LLP, we guide you through the process with care, clarity, and practical advice on all aspects of estate planning and writing a Will.

Our experienced solicitors carefully assess what information is required and ensure the Will is fully comprehensive, meeting your wishes.

To speak to our friendly team about setting up a Single Will, please call 0330 175 5655 or email info@bglaw.co.uk.

When should I consider a Single Will?

A Single Will is ideal in circumstances where you want to make independent arrangements for your estate. For example, Single Wills are particularly suitable for:

Single people who want to leave their assets to specific beneficiaries, including friends, family members, or charities.
Unmarried couples who want to include different arrangements from their partner, or who want to provide for children from previous relationships.
Anyone who has separated or divorced and wants to update their Will to reflect their current circumstances.
People who want to provide added protection over specific aspects of their estate, without coordinating provisions with a spouse or partner.

Some couples choose to make Mirror Wills, where you leave your estates to each other, and then to the same beneficiaries after you both have died. However, even if you are married or in a relationship, you and your partner may prefer to make individual Wills, particularly where your finances, family arrangements, or intentions differ.

What are the benefits of having a Single Will?

Perhaps the biggest benefit of writing a Single Will is gaining peace of mind, but it can do far more than simply leaving assets to someone. Having a Single Will:

Ensures your estate goes to the right people.
Appoints executors, the people responsible for dealing with your estate
Saves money, time, and stress.
Lowers the potential for future disputes.
Gives clarity to arrangements for any children, pets and possessions.
Allows you to support your favourite causes and leave a legacy.
Can set out your funeral wishes

Even though in the UK, you are generally allowed to leave assets to whoever you choose, certain beneficiaries who were expecting to inherit but are left out of a Will may be able to make a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Children from a previous relationship may also be able to challenge a Will if everything is left to a new spouse. Therefore, it is always recommended to seek specialist advice on how best to structure your Will.

Our experienced solicitors will make sure nothing is missed and that your Single Will is 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 Single Will?

Your Will is not something you should write once and forget about. Life changes, and your Will should reflect your current circumstances.

We recommend reviewing and updating your Will regularly, and especially after major life events such as:

Getting married or getting a divorce. It is important to realise that marriage automatically revokes an existing Will unless made in contemplation of that marriage.
The birth or adoption of children
The birth of grandchildren
Becoming a blended family,
Buying or selling property
Significant changes to your financial circumstances
Changes in family relationships or personal wishes

Updating your Will doesn’t always mean you have start again and write a new Will. You may only need a Codicil, which is a formal amendment to the original document. Our team will advise you on the best approach depending on the circumstances.

Specialist Will Writing Solicitors

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

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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