Why Most Wills Fail to Protect Your Family
You might think having any Will is enough. It’s not.
The harsh reality:
- Over 51,000 Estates in the UK were subject to inheritance disputes last year — a five-year high and the challenges are rising. (Source: Chronicle Law, 2025).
- Over 12 million of the UK population are prepared to fight the division of loved ones’ estates. (Source: Direct Line Group).
- DIY Wills and basic templates are the easiest to challenge in court.
- Family rifts, legal fees, and delays can destroy the legacy you worked a lifetime to build.
Your children, partner, or loved ones could end up in a legal battle — even if your intentions were crystal clear.
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How Our Will-Writing Service Works.
Jonathan takes a thorough approach to Will Writing, going beyond basic document preparation to help protect your wishes and give your family clarity.
Professional consultation
Free Review of existing Will
Tailored documentation
Additional protective measures
Plain English Guidance
Consideration of your full situation
Your Will Package Includes:
- Professionally drafted Will — clear, legally valid, and tailored exactly to your wishes.
- Supporting Documentation — additional legal documents that explain your reasoning, your intentions, and that you understand the meaning of the clauses in your Will.
- Estate Planning Advice — guidance on protecting your assets for your beneficiaries only, to ensure that no unintended third party benefits which includes the local authority and HMRC.
- Practical recommendations — advice about choosing Executors, Trustees and Guardians for minor children to ensure that your Will is fully robust and workable.
- Ongoing support — we are here to answer any questions throughout the process.
Specific services and documentation will be discussed during your free consultation based on your individual needs.
Your Local Estate Planning Specialist
Meet Jonathan Anderson
Jonathan has over 30 years’ experience in financial services and has specialised in Estate Planning since 2004. Based in Hampshire, he takes a holistic approach that goes far beyond simply writing a Will.
What Sets Jonathan Apart:
Qualified Will Writer and experienced Estate Planning Specialist
More than 30 years of financial services knowledge which dovetails with providing Estate and Inheritance Tax Planning solutions when drafting Wills.
Specialised in Will Writing and complete Estate Planning Services since 2004.
Independent Advisor — not a call centre or template service.
Based locally in Hampshire.
More Than Just Will Writing
- Setting up trusts to protect hard earned assets in case of remarriage, and/or divorce of your spouse or partner post your own death.
- Strategies to safeguard your house and savings from care fees funding, if long term residential care is required.
- Protecting assets from the divorce or bankruptcy scenarios that beneficiaries of a Will may encounter, having inherited from you. More than 50% of marriages end up in divorce, and very often family wealth consequently is lost to one’s own bloodline.
- Minimising Inheritance Tax (IHT) payable by your Estate and ensuring that HMRC no longer benefit from the receipt of Inheritance Tax from your children and grandchildren as wealth passes down through the generation. The IHT double whammy!
Common Questions
Can't I just use a free online template?
Isn't this expensive?
Our protected Will packages start from £175 for a single Will, and £295 for a married couple or partners — far less than the £3,000-£15,000 average cost of defending a Will dispute in court, never mind the stress suffered by family members whilst issues are resolved. Think of it as dispute insurance.
Do I need to visit your office?
No. We offer home visits throughout Hampshire and the surrounding counties or convenient video consultations if preferred. Whatever works best.
Do I need a legal professional to write my Will?
While you can technically write your own Will, having it professionally drafted significantly reduces the risk of errors, ambiguity, or invalid clauses that could cause problems later. A qualified Will Writer ensures that your will meets all legal requirements and clearly expresses your wishes in a way that’s difficult to misinterpret or challenge.
What can I include in my Will?
Your Will can cover the distribution of your property, savings, investments, and personal possessions. You can also appoint Guardians for children under 18, name Executors to handle your Estate, specify funeral wishes, and include charitable donations. During your consultation, we’ll discuss what matters most to you and ensure everything important is properly covered.
How long does the process take?
Most clients complete their Will within 2-3 weeks from the initial consultation. We work at your pace — there’s no rush. Some people prefer to move quickly for peace of mind, while others take time to think through their decisions. Both approaches are perfectly fine.
What's the difference between a Will Writer and a Solicitor?
Both can create legally valid Wills. Solicitors typically charge £300-£600+ per hour, while qualified Will Writers like Jonathan specialise in Estate Planning specifically, and often provide a more personalised service at a lower cost. Jonathan’s 20+ years in financial services means he also understands the tax and asset protection side as well as the legal requirements.
Don't Leave Your Family Vulnerable
You don’t need to be elderly or unwell to need a Will. You just need:
- A property
- Savings or investments
- Children or dependents
- A partner you're not married to
- Pension and Death in Service Benefits Death Planning which needs assessing in conjunction with Will Planning
- Payment of Life Assurance and/or critical illness benefits. Consideration whether held in separate Trust/s or not. Significant IHT threat if not planned for correctly
- Specific wishes about your funeral or gifts of heirlooms and personal possessions.
If you have any of these, you need a professionally drafted Will.
The average person puts off making a Will for 7 years after first thinking about it. Don’t let another year pass before you act.
Book your fee free exploratory call (takes 30 seconds)
We will discuss your situation — no pressure, just clarity
Get a clear quote and decide if the offering is right for you
No obligation. No sales pitch. Just honest advice from a local expert who cares about protecting Hampshire families.
Email: contact@jmpanderson.co.uk