Why use a Solicitor?

Although there is no legal requirement for a Will to be drawn up or witnessed by a solicitor we recommend that unless your Will is very simple indeed you should consult a solicitor as to its contents.

There is nothing to stop you making a Will yourself but, unfortunately, due to the complexity of the laws relating to Wills (and also the fact that you will not be around when the Will comes into effect!) it is very easy to make a mistake in drafting your Will, some of the most common mistakes in home made Wills are as follows:-

  • Not being aware of the formal requirements regarding signature and witnessing to make a Will legally valid.
  • Failing to take account of all the money and property available.
  • Making a gift of an item or asset which no longer exists at the time of death.
  • Failing to specify in a Will what will happen if a beneficiary dies.

Any solicitor you instruct will be legally qualified and will carry compulsory indemnity insurance covering you against any mistakes the solicitor may make.  The solicitor will also have considerable experience in this area of law and be able to advise you of its technicalities in a simple and straightforward way.

Why use us?

Cook Taylor Woodhouse is an entirely independent local business based in Bromley, Eltham and Dartford and all our clients benefit from the following advantages:-

  • As solicitors our clients have the full statutory protection of our compulsory professional indemnity insurance up to £2,000,000 per claim.  In addition, there is a formal complaints and ombudsman procedure to which all solicitors are subject.
  • Your completed Will will be stored safely and securely entirely free of charge.
  • All our staff are trained to give a personal friendly service and take a genuine interest in their clients, many of whom come to us on numerous occasions for repeat business.
  • All our staff are specialists in their field and deal only with Wills, Powers of Attorney and Probate.
  • We provide flexible alternative arrangements to suit you including visits to our office, telephone conferences or written communication.
  • We will produce your Will promptly and efficiently.
  • We will quote you a fixed price which we will not exceed.