MWQ Estate Planning

MWQ Estate Planning, estate planning for England and Wales

MWQ Estate Planning is a British national company dedicated to will writing and estate administration, with its head office in Cheshire. Its activity is aimed at residents of England and Wales and covers wills, probate, trusts, powers of attorney, deputyship, funeral plans and estate planning in general.

The company presents itself as a more affordable alternative to traditional law firms, with simple payment plans and a free, no-obligation initial consultation. According to its own communication, its fees can be up to 75% lower than those of high street solicitors.

Estate planning services

• Wills and powers of attorney: designation of beneficiaries and planning for incapacity to prevent the intestacy laws from deciding for the client.
• Probate: management of the probate process to avoid procedures and stress for loved ones at a time of mourning.
• Trusts: protection of assets for beneficiaries, with specific modalities of property protection, asset protection and personal injury trust.
• Equity release: advice on releasing property equity.
• Equity transfer: transfer of equity shares.
• Deputyship: management of financial affairs for people lacking capacity.
• Business succession: planning for the continuity of family businesses.
• Funeral plans.
• Secure document storage.

Regulation, insurance and credentials

The firm states that it is a member of and regulated by the Society of Will Writers, the association that governs its practices. Its head of legal is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). In addition, the company states that it holds professional indemnity insurance of £2,000,000 per client and complies with strict industry codes of conduct.

In matters of equity release, mortgages and life insurance, MWQ acts as an introducer appointed representative of The UK Adviser Ltd, an entity authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (reference 798920). The company is registered with company number 13725596 and its registration under the Data Protection Act 1998 is listed with ICO registration number ZB284929.

Awards and ratings

The company states that it has received the Certificate of Excellence 2021 from Bark for the quality of its service. It also states that it has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot and five stars on Google My Business, Bark and The Law Superstore. Among the testimonials collected on its website are clients who highlight the attention received during the process, the clarity in explaining options and the treatment by its staff.

Working approach

MWQ Estate Planning describes its method as personalised support, designed to alleviate the emotional burden that organising an estate can entail. The firm emphasises that its team is qualified and experienced personnel, and that it analyses each client's situation to propose the most suitable alternatives. It offers a free initial consultation with no obligation to purchase, and makes a downloadable information brochure available to interested parties.

Location and contact

Bridgewater Suite, The Towers, The Towers Business Park, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2SL · Phone: 0800 066 2930 · Email: info@mwqestateplanning.co.uk