Cornwall Will Writers

Will writing and estate planning from Truro

Cornwall Will Writers is a will writing practice operating as part of Whetter Campbell LLP, the partnership founded by Sophie Campbell CILEX TEP and Claire Whetter LL.B (Hons) MSWW. The firm presents itself as a multi-award winning business and states that it advises on Wills, Inheritance Tax, Trusts and Powers of Attorney. Its work is aimed at individuals and families, and the practice says it serves clients across the country from two offices, one in Cornwall and one in Hampshire.

Both founders are described as legally qualified professionals who met while working together at a Cornish law firm. According to the firm's own account, they left that environment because of high targets, high overheads and limited time with clients, which they associate with rushed appointments and higher fees. Whetter Campbell LLP was set up, in their telling, to strip out unnecessary overheads and concentrate on clear advice, transparent fixed fees and longer appointments.

How consultations are arranged

Clients can be seen at the firm's office in Truro, at their own home or online. The Truro office is described as comfortable and dog friendly. An initial consultation is offered free of charge, and the practice asks prospective clients to get in touch to book it.

Wills: straightforward and protective

The service range is divided into two broad types of Will. Simple Wills provide for outright gifts to any number of beneficiaries. Protective Wills are drafted to shield property so that the client's loved ones remain the ultimate beneficiaries. A separate property protection option combines a Will with a protective trust.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

The firm prepares Lasting Powers of Attorney covering both Property and Finances and Health and Welfare. These are offered for individuals and for couples.

Fixed-fee pricing

The practice states that all prices are fixed fees inclusive of VAT, and the catalogue at the time of writing listed the following figures:

• Individual Will with outright distributions to chosen beneficiaries: £270 including VAT.
• Couples' mirror Wills, two mirrored Wills with outright distributions: £350 plus VAT, £420 in total.
• Lasting Powers of Attorney for one person, covering Health & Welfare and Property & Finance: £375 plus VAT, £450 in total.
• Lasting Powers of Attorney for couples: £560 plus VAT, £672 in total.
• Property Protection Will Trust for an individual, a Will including a protective trust: £425 plus VAT, £510 in total.
• Property Protection Will Trusts for couples, two Wills with protective trusts and Letters of Wishes included: £650 plus VAT, £780 in total.

Client feedback and recognition

The firm states that it holds 100% five-star reviews on Trustpilot. It also refers to awards and accreditations, presented on the site as image galleries without further detail in the available text.