Why make a Will?

Your Will is your own unique expression of wishes for your friends and family. Think of it as your legal letter of love. Your Will lets you decide what happens to your money, property, and possessions after you pass on, and you can make sure you do not pay more Inheritance Tax than you need to.

What happens if I don’t make a Will?

Without a Will, the law known as the intestacy rules will decide who receives your property when you pass on. This could mean the people you love are excluded, especially if you are not married or in a civil partnership.

Protect your most precious assets - your family

We’re experts in Wills, trusts and estate planning. Your legal documents will be drafted carefully, covering everything you feel is important to you and your family.

Call us or send a message to find out how we can help you.

Why choose us for your Will?

You’ll notice how different we are immediately. When we answer your call, there’s no stuffiness or arrogance in our team.

We use our first names. We’re professional but never intimidating. We respect your views, religion, wishes and personal situation without judgment.

If we can’t take your call immediately, we respond to all messages promptly, often within an hour or two.

We'll let you know about progress at every stage.

This may not be what you expect from a legal practice - and that’s our intention. We aim to delight you with our first-class service.

Your initial telephone consultation is free and without obligation.

A selection of our reviews (and you’ll find more 5* reviews on Google)

  • Fantastic, professional, highly recommended service! Donna was a great help with my Will and LPAs. She explained everything so clearly, was very patient and made the whole process easier than I thought it was going to be. Thank you.

    Ms K Fisher, March 2024

  • "You have made the process very straightforward with very clear communication and guidance and gentle nudging as required. You have been a pleasure to deal with. Thank you for all your help. We would have no hesitation in recommending you."

    Mr and Mrs Davies, February 2024

  • "Thanks for a fantastic service"

    Mr and Mrs H, January 2023

  • "I wanted to offer some feedback on the service my partner and I have experienced from carisma wills. Donna has been very patient, proffessional and personable throughout the process from start to finish. We will definitely be recommending your service to others if they need it."

    Sarah M and Helen L, August 2023

  • 5* Google review: "We received great advice about our estate planning and subsequent wills and LPAs. The service was excellent and we would unreservedly recommend Carisma Wills.

    Mr and Mrs Bennion, March 2022

  • "Thank you so much for your visits and helping us with sorting out our wills and the Powers of attorney... it has taken a lot off our minds"

    Mr and Mrs A, Stoke on Trent, January 2023

  • “Donna was amazing in getting things sorted for us, we now have peace of mind everything is in place…we would highly recommend.”

    Mr and Mrs M, Uttoxeter - September 2021

  • "Very professional and approachable. Absolutely lovely experience. They go that extra mile 110% and I would highly recommend this service and Carisma Wills."

    Mr and Mrs Bridgett, January 2022

  • "Amazing service from start to finish! Very knowledgeable and can break all the legal jargon into laymen's terms. Would highly recommend Carisma Wills."

    Mr G Williams, Stoke on Trent - August 2021

  • "Lisa made the process go as smoothly as possible. Would definitely recommend."

    Mr and Mrs Wraith - October 2021

  • "Donna and the team were recommend by a family member - I couldn't have been more satisfied with the levels of service and attentiveness. Massively recommend Carisma Wills."

    Mr Davies, Uttoxeter - July 2021

  • "...Donna took us through all the requirements and definitions and really helped to explain all the legal jargon to us both. Donna was extremely proffesional and friendly throughout, and the whole process was very straight forward. For the time spent and quality of service it was also great value for money. I would 100% recommend Carisma to anyone.

    Mr and Mrs G, Cheadle - July 2021

  • "Thankyou for making this experience so straightforward for me, I will be in touch in due course and will recommend your services to friends and family."

    K Hemmings - May 2021

  • "We had an excellent service from Carisma Wills especially from Donna. Despite the pandemic everything went smoothly and efficiently. We had a Zoom meeting to discuss our requirements and it was subsequently all done by email. It's good to have peace of mind. Thanks."

    Mr & Mrs McCreath, London - April 2021

  • "Many thanks... I will definitely be recommending Carisma Wills to my chums!"

    Ms Woollam, June 2022

  • "Thank you for the professional way in which you have helped us through the Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney process. We really appreciate it."

    Mr and Mrs B, North Wales, May 2022

  • “Thank you again for arranging this (Lasting Powers of Attorney) so seamlessly and with such clarity.”

    Dr and Mrs R, April 2023

  • "Thank you so much for being you (Donna), it was amazing to meet you and we will both recommend you to our friends."

    Jo & Maureen, November 2023

  • "We were delighted with the service and confidential advice you offered."

    Mr and Mrs A, February 2024

  • "Many thanks for your help and guidance."

    Mr and Mrs L, January 2024

  • Thank you for your help and guidance in making our wills, which we really appreciate.... we would not hesitate to recommend you.

    Mr and Mrs S, June 2024

  • Thank you very much for all your help. You have made the process really clear and I appreciate your patience in answering all my questions. I will definitely recommend Carisma going forward.

    Mrs Swindells, July 2024

Click here to read more of our 5* Google reviews

Signing and witnessing

We always offer to supervise the final and most crucial stage of the process - signing your Will.

An unsigned Will is the same as no Will.

By supervising, we mean a face-to-face meeting at your home or workplace or over a video call. All you have to do is ask two neighbours or friends to join you.

We’ll make sure your Will is legally valid and complies with the strict requirements set out in section 9 of the Wills Act 1837.

Safe, secure storage

Your careful planning will be wasted if your Will can’t be found when you pass on.

A lost Will is the same as no Will.

We can arrange for secure, insured storage of your Will. Storage includes registration on the national Wills database, Certainty UK, for extra peace of mind.

There’s an annual fee for storage, payable by direct debit. Storing away from home is a sensible choice as even something as insignificant as a paperclip mark can invalidate a Will.

Never store your Will in a safety deposit box. Your executors will need the Will to access the contents of a safety deposit box, and… well, you see what we mean!