Expert, local will writing for East Retford, West Retford, and surrounding Bassetlaw villages
Looking for a professional will writer in Retford? Project Will provides expert will writing services throughout Retford and the surrounding North Nottinghamshire area. Whether you live in East Retford town centre, the historic areas of West Retford and Ordsall, or in nearby villages like Clarborough, Eaton, Babworth, or Tuxford, we bring professional estate planning to your door.
As a family-run business, we understand the unique character of this historic market town and the concerns of local families. We offer home visits throughout Retford, evening and weekend appointments, and clear fixed pricing – no hidden fees or hourly rates that spiral out of control.
Protect your family's future with a professionally written will
📞 Call 0333 049 5033 📅 Book OnlineRetford is a proud market town with a rich history dating back centuries. When it comes to protecting your family's future, choosing a local Retford will writer offers distinct advantages over impersonal online services or solicitors based hours away.
Personal service in your own home: We come to you, whether you're in East Retford's town centre, the quieter areas of West Retford, the Ordsall suburb, or any of the surrounding villages. Many Retford residents appreciate the convenience of not having to travel, find parking, or sit in a solicitor's waiting room. We'll meet you at your kitchen table, discuss your wishes in complete privacy, and ensure you understand every aspect of your will.
Understanding Retford's property market: Retford's property market has its own character – from traditional terraced houses near the market square to larger family homes in sought-after areas and charming period properties throughout the town. We understand local property values and can advise on protecting your home from care fees, ensuring it passes to your children rather than the local authority. This is particularly important for Retford families who've built up equity over decades.
Immediate availability for local clients: As your local will writer in Retford, we're only minutes away. Need to update your will urgently before a hospital procedure or overseas trip? We can often arrange same-day or next-day appointments. When life throws curveballs – a new grandchild, a house purchase, or unexpected health concerns – you need someone local who can respond quickly.
A trusted relationship, not a transaction: Estate planning is deeply personal. You're not just discussing assets – you're talking about your children's futures, your partner's security, and your legacy. At Project Will, you'll work with the same qualified will writer throughout. We get to know you, understand your family dynamics, and provide advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Many of our Retford clients return for Lasting Powers of Attorney, trust services, and probate support because they've built that relationship of trust.
Supporting Retford's local economy: When you choose Project Will, you're supporting a local family business serving the Bassetlaw community. We're invested in this area because we live and work here. Your neighbours are our neighbours, and we take pride in providing excellent service to the Retford community.
Project Will offers comprehensive estate planning services designed for Retford residents' needs. From young families buying their first home in Ordsall to established couples planning retirement, from business owners to those with complex family situations, we can help.
Our most popular service for Retford residents. A simple will clearly states who inherits your estate, who cares for your children (if under 18), and who administers your estate. A mirror will is designed for couples who wish to leave everything to each other first, then to their children or other beneficiaries.
Perfect for: Young families in Retford, couples with straightforward estates, first-time buyers, anyone wanting peace of mind their wishes will be followed.
Price: Individual wills from £99, mirror wills for couples from £149
What's included: Home visit anywhere in Retford or surrounding villages, full consultation to understand your wishes, professionally drafted will that's legally watertight, guidance on choosing executors and guardians, free secure will storage, and ongoing support when your circumstances change.
We explain everything in plain English – no confusing legal jargon. By the end of our meeting, you'll understand exactly what your will does and feel confident about your family's future protection.
For Retford residents with more intricate estates – perhaps you own a business in the town, have property investments, second marriages with children from previous relationships, or want to protect your home from care home fees through property protection trusts.
Property Protection Trusts: Many Retford homeowners worry about care home fees consuming their estate, leaving nothing for their children. A property protection trust can help safeguard your home. When one partner passes away, their share of the property goes into trust rather than passing outright to the surviving spouse. This protects that share from care home fee assessments and ensures it passes to your children. We'll explain how trusts work, the pros and cons, and whether they're suitable for your situation.
Business Succession: Running a business in Retford? Whether it's a shop in the town centre, a service business, or a trade, proper succession planning ensures your business passes smoothly to the next generation or your chosen successors. Without planning, business assets can be tied up in probate for months, causing real problems for continuity. We work with local accountants and advisers to create comprehensive business succession plans.
Blended Family Planning: Second marriages with children from previous relationships require careful planning. You want to provide for your current spouse while ensuring your children ultimately inherit. We specialise in creating wills that balance these competing interests fairly and prevent family disputes.
Tax Planning: For larger estates, inheritance tax planning can save your beneficiaries hundreds of thousands of pounds. We can advise on legitimate tax-saving strategies and work with your financial advisers to minimise your estate's tax liability.
Price: From £299 depending on complexity (free initial consultation to discuss your needs)
While most Retford residents understand the importance of a will, fewer realise that Lasting Powers of Attorney are equally crucial. An LPA allows someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity through accident, illness, stroke, or dementia.
Two types of LPA:
Why Retford residents need LPAs: Without an LPA, if you lose capacity, your family faces a nightmare. They'd need to apply to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order – a process that costs several thousand pounds, takes 6-12 months, and causes enormous stress at an already difficult time. During that period, your family can't access your accounts, pay your bills, or make decisions about your care.
With an LPA in place, your attorney can step in immediately when needed. For Retford families, this provides invaluable peace of mind.
Price: Single LPA from £150, both LPAs for £250 (plus Office of the Public Guardian registration fees of £82 per LPA)
We handle all the paperwork, ensure everything is completed correctly, and guide you through the registration process with the Office of the Public Guardian.
When someone passes away in Retford, dealing with their estate can be overwhelming during an already difficult time. Project Will offers compassionate probate support to help local families navigate this complex process.
We can help with:
Our probate service takes the administrative burden off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on grieving and supporting your family. We handle everything with sensitivity, professionalism, and clear communication throughout.
Price: Probate fees vary depending on estate size and complexity – contact us for a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your specific situation
Project Will has been serving Retford and the wider Bassetlaw area for years, helping hundreds of local families protect their legacies. Here's why East Retford and West Retford residents trust us with their estate planning:
We've worked with all types of Retford families – young couples buying their first home, established families protecting their children's inheritance, retirees planning to pass on their legacy, business owners ensuring continuity, and blended families navigating complex situations. Whatever your circumstances, we're here to help.
Our clients appreciate our approachable, caring manner. We understand that discussing wills and end-of-life planning can feel uncomfortable. We make the process as easy and stress-free as possible, answering all your questions with patience and ensuring you feel completely comfortable with your decisions.
Project Will proudly serves Retford and the entire surrounding area. We provide home visits to residents throughout North Nottinghamshire, including:
We also serve nearby towns including Worksop, Gainsborough, and Newark. If you're not sure whether we cover your village, just give us a call – we're happy to travel throughout the Bassetlaw district and surrounding areas.
Living in one of the charming villages around Retford? We love visiting the beautiful rural communities across North Nottinghamshire. From historic Tuxford to the riverside villages along the Trent, we bring professional will writing services directly to your home.
At Project Will, our will writing costs are transparent and fixed. An individual will starts from just £99, while mirror wills for couples start from £149. More complex wills incorporating trusts start from £299. Unlike solicitors who bill by the hour (often £200+ per hour), our price is all-inclusive: home visit, consultation, will drafting, revisions, guidance, and free storage.
There are no hidden fees or surprise bills. The price we quote at the start is the price you pay at the end. For many Retford families, the peace of mind a professional will provides costs less than a week's groceries – and it's money extremely well spent.
Absolutely! Home visits are fundamental to our service. We'll come to your home anywhere in Retford – East Retford, West Retford, Ordsall, or any surrounding village. We also offer evening and weekend appointments to fit around your work and family commitments.
Most Retford clients prefer home visits because they're more convenient, comfortable, and private. You can discuss sensitive family matters in your own living room without the stress of travelling or the concern about who might overhear in an office waiting room. Many clients also appreciate being able to easily access documents they have at home during our discussion.
The initial consultation typically takes 45-60 minutes. We'll discuss your family situation, your assets (property, savings, investments, pensions, possessions), who you'd like to inherit, and who should be guardians for any children under 18. We'll also talk about executors and answer all your questions.
After our meeting, we'll draft your will and send it to you for review within 5-7 working days. You'll have time to review it carefully and suggest any changes. Once you're completely happy with it, we'll arrange a second brief visit (usually 15-20 minutes) to sign and witness your will properly. From initial contact to completed, signed will typically takes 2-3 weeks.
If you need your will urgently (before surgery, travel, or for any other reason), we can usually expedite the process. Just explain your situation and we'll do our utmost to help.
Dying without a will (called dying "intestate") means the government decides who inherits your estate according to rigid intestacy rules. These rules often don't reflect what families actually want and can cause real hardship.
For example:
For Retford homeowners, intestacy can be particularly problematic. If you own property – whether a terraced house in East Retford or a family home in Ordsall – dying without a will could force its sale to divide your estate, leaving your surviving spouse without a home.
The only way to ensure your wishes are followed and your family is protected is to write a will.
Yes, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are a core part of our service. We help Retford residents set up both types of LPA:
Property & Financial Affairs LPA: This allows someone you trust (your attorney) to manage your finances if you lose mental capacity – or even while you still have capacity if you choose. Your attorney can pay bills, access bank accounts, manage investments, sell property if necessary, and handle all financial matters on your behalf. This is invaluable if you become unable to manage your own affairs through stroke, dementia, serious accident, or severe illness.
Health & Welfare LPA: This allows your attorney to make decisions about your medical treatment, where you live, your daily care routine, and whether to give or refuse life-sustaining treatment. This LPA can only be used once you've lost capacity to make these decisions yourself.
We strongly recommend every adult over 18 has both types of LPA in place. You never know when you might need them – a serious car accident, stroke, or sudden illness could leave you unable to make decisions. Without an LPA, your family would face a costly, lengthy Court of Protection application just to help you.
Our LPA service includes a home visit, full consultation, completion of all forms, guidance on registration with the Office of the Public Guardian, and ongoing support. Single LPAs start from £150, or both LPAs for £250 (plus £82 per LPA registration fee payable to the OPG).
Yes, all our initial consultations are completely free with no obligation whatsoever. We'll come to your home in Retford, discuss your needs in detail, answer all your questions, and provide a clear fixed-price quote. There's absolutely no pressure to proceed, and you won't pay a penny unless you decide to go ahead.
Many Retford residents appreciate this no-pressure approach. Estate planning is an important decision and we want you to feel completely comfortable before proceeding. Take your time, think it over, and only proceed when you're ready.
Ready to protect your family's future? Book a free, no-obligation consultation with our Retford will writing service. We'll come to your home at a time that suits you, discuss your wishes in complete privacy, and provide clear advice on the best way to protect your estate.
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Project Will is a family-run estate planning company serving Retford, Worksop, and the wider Bassetlaw and North Nottinghamshire area. We specialise in wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts, and probate services for local families.
Unlike large, impersonal solicitors' firms or faceless online services, we offer a genuinely personal, caring approach. When you work with Project Will, you'll deal with the same dedicated, qualified will writer from start to finish. We take time to understand your family, your wishes, and your specific concerns, ensuring your estate plan truly reflects what you want to achieve.
We're proud to serve the Retford community – from families in East Retford and West Retford to residents in Ordsall, Babworth, and all the surrounding villages. Whether you're a young couple buying your first home, an established family protecting your children's inheritance, or planning for retirement, we're here to help with expert, compassionate advice.
All our will writers are professionally qualified, fully insured, and committed to the highest standards of professional conduct. We stay current with all changes in estate planning and inheritance law to ensure your will is legally sound and effective.
Don't leave your family's future to chance. Contact Project Will today for your free, no-obligation consultation.
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