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We specialise in Estate Planning for individuals wishing to preserve and protect their assets. We work closely with our clients to learn their goals and create a personalised plan that achieves them

Proper estate planning provides more than the orderly transfer of assets at death

Whether planning for your first child or retirement, we're here to help  

We offer lasting solutions that last a lifetime

About Us

We specialise in estate planning for individuals wishing to preserve and protect their assets. If you wish to have control over your estate and what happens to your assets after you have passed, making a Will is the simplest solution.



We provide the following services:

  • Standard Simple Wills (for individuals);
  • Standard Mirror Wills (paired Wills for spouses, civil partners and cohabitants);
  • Bespoke Wills (where additional clauses are required, for example, property/assets held abroad, exclusion clauses);
  • Living Wills;
  • Trust Wills (together with Letter of Wishes) including:

18-25 Trusts;

Discretionary Trusts;

Life Interest Trusts & Flexible Life Interest Trusts;

Vulnerable Beneficiary Trusts;

Business Property Relief Trusts.

  • Financial & Property LPAs;
  • Health & Welfare LPAs;
  • Severance of Joint Tenancy’s.


We also maintain a close network of professional service providers which compliment our core business areas, including:

  • Wealth Management - for clients wishing to protect both business and personal assets to achieve a wide range of objectives, such as succession planning and protection from a wide range of third-party threats.
  • Property and Business Taxes - Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), ATED (Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings), Embedded Capital Allowances, and Research & Development Tax Credits.
  • Business & Development Finance - for property developers and business owners.
  • U.S Attorneys - for clients wishing to protect assets in the U.S.


We provide general tax advice only that does not bring us into the scope of tax advisor. Any clients asking for tax advice or specialised wealth management strategies are referred to financial advisors.


We grow our business almost exclusively through referrals from satisfied clients and our professional introducers.


If you would like to find out more about how we can help you protect your assets, business or wealth, contact us.

Rest assured your Estate Plan will be drafted by a qualified Solicitor in very little time

Your key contact

Patricia Wentzell

Director | Solicitor

Patricia is a Founding Director of John Williams Legal and a SRA-Regulated Solicitor. She is also a member of the Society of Will Writers and a Consultant for a London law firm.


After studying Law & Social Policy at Lincoln University, followed by an LLM (Master of Laws) at UCL, she completed the Legal Practice Course at The College of Law, and qualified as a Solicitor in 2005.


Patricia specialises in Wills, Trusts and Estate planning and her expertise includes advising clients on Will Structures, Powers of Attorney and Tax-Efficient Estate Planning Strategies. Practice areas include Probate, Court of Protection Deputyships and Conveyancing.

"A Will is the only method to ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death and although this is something none of us want to think about, it is vital to have one in place whether or not you believe you have many possessions or much money, are unmarried, have children (including from a previous relationship) or your circumstances have changed, to name a few.


No estate planning solution is a one-size-fits-all which is why we strive to provide a comprehensive plan that takes into account your individual circumstances and makes the most of your finances while you are alive, to ensure you leave behind as much as possible for those you care about.



It may be feasible to reduce the amount of tax payable on inheritance, for example, by reducing the value of an estate with the use of agricultural and/or business property reliefs and Potentially Exempt Transfers (lifetime gifts), or, after considering any relevant exemptions and reliefs available, by creating a Trust in your Will.


However simple or complex, you don’t need to wait until you are elderly to first start thinking about a Will. Avoid unintentional financial problems and emotional distress for your loved ones and contact us about making your Will today. You’ll feel better once it’s done."

What are the benefits of choosing a Society of Will Writers professional?

01

Leading body for Professional Estate Planners

The Society of Will Writers (SWW) is the leading self-regulatory body for Professional Estate Planners with over 1,700 members across the UK, and has been offering unlimited support to its members for 30 years. The Society represents the interests of both Will Writers and their clients and its main goals are "the advancement, education and ethical standards within the will writing profession"

02

Members commit to ongoing training (24 hrs CPD per year)

SWW members must first complete and pass a rigorous examination and application process and commit to ongoing training (a minimum of 24 hours per year) to ensure they are up to date with all aspects of will writing.

03

Professional Indemnity Insurance of at least £2million

All members are required to hold professional indemnity insurance of at least £2million and offer a statutory cooling off period of 14 days in accordance with the Consumer Contract Regulations.

04

Safe to do business with

SWW has a Code of Practice that all members must adhere to. This Code requires members to act with integrity, conduct their business with due skill, care and diligence, treat clients fairly and not mislead them, practice equality and respect diversity and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.


To find out more, visit their website here.


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  Contact us to discuss your estate planning needs today.

You'll feel better once it's done.

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