Wills

Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones, your assets and your wishes.

At Arona St James Solicitors, we provide modern, approachable and tailored Will writing services for individuals and families across Walthamstow, East London and beyond.

Whether you are preparing your first Will, updating an existing Will, or planning for the future of your estate, our experienced solicitors are here to provide clear and practical legal advice designed around your personal circumstances.

Why Is Making a Will Important?

A professionally drafted Will ensures your estate is distributed according to your wishes after your death.

Without a valid Will, your estate will be dealt with under the rules of intestacy, which may not reflect your intentions or provide adequately for your loved ones.

Making a Will can help you:

• Protect your family and dependants 
• Decide who inherits your estate 
• Appoint guardians for children 
• Reduce the risk of disputes 
• Protect property and assets 
• Support vulnerable beneficiaries 
• Assist with inheritance planning 
• Give your loved ones clarity and peace of mind 

Our solicitors take the time to understand your priorities and provide bespoke legal solutions tailored to your needs.

Our Will Writing Services

At Arona St James Solicitors, we offer a full range of Will writing and estate planning services.

Simple Wills

Straightforward Wills for individuals who wish to clearly outline how their estate should be distributed. Our fees for this start from £200 plus VAT (£240). 

Mirror Wills

Suitable for couples who wish to create similar Wills reflecting shared wishes while ensuring individual protection. Our fees for this start from £350 plus VAT (£420).

Trust Wills

Designed to help protect assets, provide for vulnerable beneficiaries and assist with long-term estate planning. Our fees depend on your case’s complexity; we offer fixed rates or hourly billing based on your unique situation. 

Inheritance Planning

Advice on structuring your affairs efficiently and protecting family wealth for future generations. Our fees depend on your case’s complexity; we offer fixed rates or hourly billing based on your unique situation. 

Updating Existing Wills

Life circumstances change over time. We can review and update your existing Will following marriage, divorce, property purchases, children or other significant events.

Business & Property Considerations

Advice for business owners and individuals with multiple properties or complex estates.

Wills and Trusts for Complete Estate Planning

In addition to Will writing, we advise on the use of trusts as part of a comprehensive estate planning strategy. Trusts can be an effective way to protect assets, provide for vulnerable beneficiaries, and ensure your wealth is managed responsibly for future generations. Our solicitors will guide you through the different types of trusts available, including life interest trusts, discretionary trusts and property protection trusts, helping you choose the most appropriate structure for your circumstances. By combining a professionally drafted Will with carefully considered trust arrangements, we can help you safeguard your estate and achieve long-term financial security for your family.

Trusts are legal arrangements that allow you to place assets under the control of trustees, who manage them for the benefit of chosen beneficiaries. There are several types of trusts, each serving different purposes:

• Life Interest Trusts
  These allow one person (often a spouse or partner) to benefit from an asset during their lifetime—such as living in a property or receiving income—while preserving the asset for other beneficiaries (such as children) in the future.
• Discretionary Trusts
  Trustees have flexibility to decide how and when to distribute assets among beneficiaries. This type of trust is often used where circumstances may change or where beneficiaries may require varying levels of support.
• Property Protection Trusts
  Commonly used by couples, these trusts help protect a share of a property (usually the family home) so it can be passed on to children or other beneficiaries, rather than being entirely absorbed into the survivor’s estate.

Our solicitors can explain which type of trust is most suitable for your circumstances and ensure it is properly incorporated into your estate planning.

 

Why Choose Arona St James Solicitors?

We proudly support individuals and families throughout Walthamstow and East London with trusted legal advice. Our solicitors have experience advising on a wide range of Wills and estate planning matters. We explain legal matters clearly and avoid unnecessary legal jargon. Every Will is carefully prepared to reflect your individual circumstances and wishes.

 

Trusted Will Writing Solicitors in Walthamstow

At Arona St James Solicitors, we are committed to helping clients protect their families and plan for the future with confidence.

If you are looking for experienced and approachable Will writing solicitors in Walthamstow, contact our team today to arrange an appointment.

We are here to provide clear, bespoke legal advice tailored to you.