Wills, Trusts & Estates · Wills
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Will Writing Solicitors
A professionally drafted will ensures your estate passes to the right people, in the right way. We explain every option before you commit — and confirm costs in writing before any work begins.
Chester-based, acting across Cheshire, North Wales (Wrexham, Flintshire, Denbighshire) and throughout England and Wales. This is not a will-writing service — your will is drafted by a qualified solicitor.
No obligation — talk through your options first. Costs explained clearly.
Why a solicitor-drafted will matters
A will drafted by a qualified solicitor is less likely to be challenged, misinterpreted, or fail to achieve your intentions. Online will-writing services and DIY wills frequently contain errors that only become apparent after death — when it is too late to correct them.
Single wills
A single will setting out your wishes for your estate, guardianship of children, and funeral arrangements. Drafted to reflect your specific circumstances.
Mirror wills
Mirror wills for couples — each leaving their estate to the other, with provisions for what happens if you both die simultaneously or the survivor remarries. A cost-effective option for couples with straightforward estates.
Wills with testamentary trusts
A will that creates a trust on death — protecting assets for vulnerable beneficiaries, minor children, or where you want to control how and when assets are distributed.
Property and business wills
Wills dealing with property held as tenants in common, business interests, agricultural property, and assets requiring specialist structuring.
Common Questions About Wills
Who can witness a will?
A will must be signed in the presence of two independent witnesses who are both present at the same time. Witnesses must be over 18 and must not be beneficiaries under the will (or married to a beneficiary). If a beneficiary witnesses the will, they may lose their entitlement.
Can an executor of a will be a beneficiary?
Yes — an executor can also be a beneficiary. This is very common in practice. Many people appoint a spouse, adult child, or close friend as both executor and beneficiary. There is no legal prohibition on this in England and Wales.
How much does a will cost?
The cost of a will depends on its complexity. A straightforward single will is typically less expensive than a mirror will or a will with testamentary trusts. At PDA Law, we confirm costs in writing before any work begins. Contact us for a no-obligation quote.
Do you make wills for clients in North Wales?
Yes. We act for clients across North Wales — including Wrexham, Flintshire, Deeside and Denbighshire. Our Chester office is conveniently located close to the North Wales border. We can also advise by telephone or video call.
What your will should cover
Executors
Who you appoint to administer your estate. We advise on the responsibilities involved and whether professional executors are appropriate.
Beneficiaries
Who inherits your estate and in what proportions. We advise on the implications of different structures — including what happens if a beneficiary predeceases you.
Guardianship
If you have minor children, your will should appoint a guardian. We advise on the legal effect of this appointment and how to structure it.
Trusts and conditions
Whether any part of your estate should be held on trust — for example, for minor children, a vulnerable beneficiary, or to protect assets from a future relationship.
Thinking about inheritance tax?
Your will is one part of a wider estate planning picture. If your estate may be subject to inheritance tax, we can advise on structuring your will alongside a tax planning strategy — including the use of trusts and lifetime gifting.
Find out about inheritance tax planning →Related Wills & Estates Services
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David Stahler
Wills, Trusts & Estates Executive
David is our first point of contact for clients enquiring about wills. He brings a warm, personable approach to what can be a sensitive and sometimes uncomfortable subject — and clients consistently remark on how at ease he makes them feel. Discreet, approachable, and thorough, David goes the extra mile to ensure every client achieves the outcome they are looking for.
Laura Kirton
Wills & Probate Solicitor · 10 Years Qualified
Laura is a qualified solicitor with ten years' post-qualification experience, specialising in wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney. She is known for her calm, methodical approach — qualities that are particularly valued by clients navigating emotionally complex and sensitive family situations. Laura has a genuine understanding of the dynamics that arise within families at difficult times, and brings both legal expertise and thoughtful insight to every matter she handles.
Darren Steele
Senior Private Client Executive · STEP Member
Darren has worked in the legal sector since 1998 and has been a STEP member since 2011. He specialises in wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney and probate — with particular expertise in inheritance tax planning and complex estate structuring.
Nikolina Vukovic
Legal Executive — Wills, Trusts & Estates
Nikolina specialises in probate, wills, trusts and estate administration. She supports clients through what is often one of the most difficult periods of their lives — from straightforward administrations to complex estates involving property, inheritance tax and sensitive family circumstances.
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