Town And Country Law

Town And Country Law: will writing with nationwide coverage in the UK

Town And Country Law is a British service specialising in will writing, aimed at individuals who need to formalise their last wishes without going to a traditional law firm. The company presents itself as an affordable alternative to the usual solicitors' fees, with an offer that at the time of analysis stood at £47 and that the website itself compared with the £200-500 that, according to it, solicitors typically charge for each will.

The service relies on a fully regulated legal team and a £2,500,000 insurance policy. The firm operates with offices across the country and offers free home appointments, as well as including registration with the National Will Register, a procedure that the website valued at £30 and that is presented as free within the offer.

What the service includes

Town And Country Law's proposal covers the drafting of the will and its official registration. Among the featured benefits are:

• Drafting of individual and couples' wills.
• Registration with the National Will Register included.
• Free home appointments.
• Service with offices throughout the country.
• Regulated legal team and £2,500,000 insurance cover.

The company also notes that it supports the National Health Service (NHS) through its patient services.

Types of will for couples

The website explains different options depending on the family situation. For most married couples, the Joint Will is presented as the most common option, as it allows each spouse to set out their wishes without paying for two separate wills. In more complex relationships, the company indicates that a Trust may be a more suitable alternative.

The Joint Will is actually made up of two individual wills, one for each member of the couple, which allows matching or differing wishes to be reflected. The Mirror Will is another option for couples who wish to reflect the same provisions, usually leaving all assets to the spouse and then to the children.

Frequently asked questions about will planning

The site has a section dedicated to answering common questions. It notes that writing a will is the best way to decide what happens after death, something especially relevant if there are children under 18, as it allows you to appoint their legal guardian. It also allows you to inventory your assets and decide how they are distributed, which helps prevent family disputes.

When someone dies without a will, the company indicates that families bear on average around £9,700 in costs arising from assets that cannot be found or whose whereabouts are unknown. In that case, the assets are distributed according to the rules of intestacy, a set of traditional laws in England and Wales that determine who receives what and that may not match the deceased's wishes. The website also recalls that more than 30 million adults in the UK have not written a will and that those who die without a valid one are considered 'intestate', a situation that also affects poorly drafted wills or wills not signed before witnesses.

On the need for a solicitor, the company argues that if the requirements are simple and clear, going to a law firm may mean paying more than necessary. On tax matters, it explains that Inheritance Tax can be avoided by leaving all assets to the spouse or civil partner, or reduced through lifetime gifts or legacies to charities.

The section also defines Lasting Power of Attorney as a legal document that allows another person to make decisions or act on behalf of the donor when the donor can no longer or no longer wishes to do so. Without this instrument, it warns, there may come a time when no one can legally decide for the affected person, which complicates procedures such as paying bills or care costs.

Contact and corporate details

The company answers by phone Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 17:30 and Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, and offers the possibility of requesting a callback at a convenient time. Town And Country Law is a trading name of Town & Country Law Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with number 08653231 and registered office at E3, The Point, Weaver Road, Lincoln, LN6 3QN, United Kingdom. It is authorised by the Information Commissioner's Office under the Data Protection Act 2018 with licence number ZA167504.

E3, The Point, Weaver Road, Lincoln, LN6 3QN, United Kingdom