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Will Writing Services in Exeter, Cullompton, and Tiverton.

Creating a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and secure your legacy. At Gorman Legal, I offer comprehensive Will Writing services in Exeter, Cullompton, and Tiverton—and across Devon—making the process straightforward and focused entirely on your needs.

With nearly 20 years of experience, I provide personalized guidance to help you create a legally sound Will that reflects your wishes. My aim is to give you complete peace of mind, knowing that your estate will be managed according to your intentions.

Why Having a Will is Essential

A Will is not just a legal formality—it’s a way to ensure your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are looked after. By creating a Will, you can:

  • Clarify Your Wishes: Decide how your assets will be distributed and who will inherit them.
  • Protect Your Family: Appoint guardians for minor children to ensure their care is managed according to your wishes.
  • Avoid Intestacy: Without a Will, the law decides how your estate is divided, which may not reflect your personal intentions.
  • Minimise Disputes: A clearly drafted Will reduces the likelihood of family disagreements or legal challenges, providing clarity during difficult times.

Common Concerns I Help You Address

  • Inheritance Tax: I provide guidance on how to minimise tax liabilities and protect your estate.
  • Family Dynamics: If you have children from a previous marriage or want to protect vulnerable family members, I ensure your Will reflects your wishes sensitively.
  • Divorce or Disputes: I help draft Wills that safeguard your assets in the event of family conflicts or a beneficiary’s divorce.

My Will Writing Services 

Custom Will Drafting

I draft Wills tailored to your specific needs. Whether you need a straightforward Will or one that includes trusts, conditions, or detailed provisions, I’ll ensure your Will is comprehensive and legally sound.

Updating Existing Wills

Life changes, and so should your Will. If you’ve experienced a major life event—such as marriage, divorce, or the addition of new family members—I’ll help you update your Will to reflect your current wishes and circumstances.

Advice on Will Structure and Trusts

I provide expert advice on structuring your Will, appointing executors, and setting up trusts to protect your assets and beneficiaries. This ensures your Will is efficient, clear, and designed to achieve your long-term objectives.

Secure Will Storage and Accessibility

I offer secure storage for your Will, so you know it’s safe and easily accessible when needed. This service helps prevent loss, damage, or confusion, ensuring your Will is available when it matters most.

Why Choose Me for Your Will Writing?

Personal, Client-Focused Service

  • Personalised Approach: I take the time to understand your unique situation.
  • Direct Access: You’ll work directly with me, ensuring consistent and clear communication.
  • Clear Explanations: I provide straightforward advice in plain English, making the legal process simple and stress-free.

STEP-Qualified Expertise You Can Trust

  • Advanced Qualifications: With nearly 20 years of experience and full STEP membership, I bring specialist knowledge and assurance to every case.

Transparent, Upfront Pricing

  • No Hidden Surprises: Clear, upfront pricing with fixed fees for most services, so you know what to expect from the start.

Free Home Visits and Online Consultations

  • Convenient Options: Free home visits and online consultations to fit your schedule, ensuring you get the support you need in the most convenient way possible.

Get In Touch

To make a free, no-obligation enquiry call Damian Gorman on 01884 216106 or send a free online enquiry.

Creating a Will is an important step in protecting your legacy and providing for your loved ones. Contact me today to learn more about how my Will Writing Services in Exeter, Cullompton, and Tiverton can help you create a legally binding, effective Will.

Making a Will and Will Writing

FAQs about Will Writing.

A will is a legal document that outlines how your assets should be distributed after your death. It ensures that your wishes are followed, protects your loved ones, and helps avoid disputes. Without a will, the law decides how your estate is handled, which may not align with your wishes.

Dying without a will (intestate) means your estate will be distributed according to strict intestacy laws. This could lead to family disputes, unintended beneficiaries, or, in extreme cases, your assets passing to the government if no close relatives can be found.

Writing a Will involves outlining your assets, appointing executors, and specifying how your estate will be distributed. I offer professional Will Writing Services to ensure your Will is legally sound and reflects your wishes clearly.

Not necessarily. It depends on how you own any joint property, the value of your estate and whether you have any children.

For those reasons, it’s always best to seek legal advice about making a Will.

While it’s possible to write your own will, using a solicitor or Trust & Estate Practitioner (TEP) ensures that your will is legally valid, reduces the risk of errors, and helps prevent future disputes. I provide expert guidance to make sure your will offers complete peace of mind.

I offer fixed-fee Will Writing Services with transparent pricing, so you always know what to expect. Contact me for a free enquiry to get a personalised quote.

Your Will should include appointed executors, beneficiaries, and any specific gifts or conditions. You can also name guardians for minor children and specify funeral wishes. I’ll help you ensure every aspect of your Will is carefully planned and legally sound.

You can update your Will by making amendments (known as codicils) or creating a new Will. It’s important to review your Will regularly, especially after life events like marriage, divorce, or the birth of children. I can help you update your Will to reflect any changes in your circumstances.

An executor is responsible for administering your estate after your death. You can appoint family members, friends, or professionals like solicitors or Trust & Estate Practitioners to act as executors. It’s essential to choose someone trustworthy and capable of managing the process.

The executors named in your Will apply for Probate, which allows them to manage and distribute your estate according to your wishes. I provide Probate support to ensure the process runs smoothly and your wishes are carried out effectively.

How you own your home with your spouse or partner is very important as it will affect what happens to your interest in the property when you die.

When a couple owns property in joint names, they’ll either own it as joint tenants or tenants in common. Whether you should own your home as tenants in common will depend on your individual circumstances.

If a couple owns their home as joint tenants, on the first death, the property automatically passes by survivorship to the survivor of them independently of any Will.

If a couple owns their home as tenants in common, each of them is treated as a separate owner who is entitled to their own share of the property. Usually, a couple will own the property in equal shares unless there is a signed agreement or declaration of trust to say otherwise.

Owning property as tenants in common is often better because it can enable a couple to use a Will Trust that allows the survivor to keep living in the house when you’re gone while ring-fencing assets against care fees, protecting assets in case of the survivor’s remarriage and offering greater tax-efficiency.

As Wills and Probate Specialists, we can advise on the type of joint ownership that’s right for you.

Wills do not expire, but they should be updated to reflect significant life changes. I recommend reviewing your will every few years to ensure it aligns with your current wishes and circumstances.

Yes, you can leave specific gifts, such as personal items, money, or property, to individuals or charities in your will. I can help you outline these specific bequests clearly to ensure they are honoured.

If you want to exclude someone from your will, it’s important to do so carefully. I’ll guide you through the process of disinheritance, ensuring it’s handled legally to reduce the chances of a successful challenge.

While it’s possible to create a Will online, the Will document cannot be signed electronically – it must be a paper document signed by hand in accordance with strict legal requirements regarding how it is witnessed. I strongly recommend using a qualified professional to ensure your Will is legally valid and tailored to your unique circumstances. I offer a personalised service that ensures your Will reflects your precise wishes.

A will deals with the distribution of your assets after your death, while a Living Will (or advance decision) outlines your preferences for medical treatment if you become unable to make decisions. I can help with both if you wish to plan for your healthcare as well as your estate.

For a straightforward Will, I can usually prepare a draft within a week of us meeting. More complex Wills or those involving trusts may take slightly longer, but I’ll keep you updated throughout the process.

Yes, a Will can be contested if someone believes they have not been adequately provided for or if they question the validity of the Will. I take care to ensure your Will is clear and legally sound to reduce the likelihood of disputes.

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