Will Writing Solicitors Harrow

Make a Will With a Solicitor in Harrow

4.7★ on Google
SRA Regulated
Based in Harrow
20+ Years Experience

Kenton Solicitors prepares wills for individuals, couples, and families across Harrow. Your will is drafted by a qualified solicitor who takes the time to understand your circumstances, explain your options, and make sure the document says exactly what you intend.

We prepare single wills, mirror wills for couples, wills that include trusts, and wills appointing guardians for children. We also review and update existing wills where your circumstances have changed.

Appointments are available at our Kenton Road office in person, by telephone, or by video call, Monday to Saturday. Home and hospital visits can be arranged where coming to us is not practical.

Free Consultation — 020 8907 2444
20+
Years advising families in Harrow
4.7★
Google rating from verified client reviews
SRA
Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
Harrow
Based on Kenton Road, in the heart of Harrow
What We Prepare

Our Will Writing Services

Whatever your circumstances, we prepare a will that reflects your wishes clearly and holds up when it is needed.

Single Wills

A will for one person, setting out who inherits, who deals with your estate, and any specific gifts you want to leave. Suitable for most individual circumstances.

Mirror Wills for Couples

Two matching wills for married couples, civil partners, or partners living together — usually leaving everything to each other first, then on to children or other chosen beneficiaries.

Wills Including Trusts

Where you want to protect a share of your estate — for children, a partner, or a beneficiary who needs support — a trust within your will can hold assets and release them as you direct.

Guardianship for Children

If you have children under 18, your will is where you say who should look after them. We advise on choosing guardians and how to record the appointment properly.

Reviewing & Updating a Will

Circumstances change. We review existing wills and either prepare an update or a new will where the changes are significant.

Secure Storage

A will only works if it can be found. We store your original document securely and give you a copy, along with a note of where the original is held.

How It Works

Making Your Will — Step by Step

Most wills are completed within a few weeks. Here is what to expect from the first meeting to signing.

1

Free Consultation

We meet with you to discuss your family, your assets, and what you would like to happen. No preparation needed on your part.

2

Advice on Your Options

We explain the choices open to you — executors, guardians, gifts, and whether a trust would help — so you can decide with confidence.

3

Drafting & Review

We prepare the draft and send it to you to read through. We go over anything you are unsure about and make changes until it is right.

4

Signing & Storage

You sign the will with the correct witnesses present. We then store the original securely and provide you with a copy.

Getting It Right

What Your Will Needs to Cover

A will does more than say who inherits. It appoints the people who deal with your estate, names guardians for young children, and can set out arrangements that carry on for years after you are gone.

Small details matter. A gift that is not described clearly can fail. A will that is not signed and witnessed correctly may not be valid at all — and these problems only come to light after death, when they can no longer be put right. We make sure every part of your will is properly drafted and properly executed.

Speak to a Solicitor

Choosing Executors

Your executors are the people who deal with your estate when the time comes. We advise on who to appoint, how many to name, and what the role actually involves in practice.

Naming Guardians

If your children are under 18, your will is the place to say who should look after them. Without this, the decision may not rest with your family.

Specific Gifts

Particular items, sums of money, or gifts to charity can all be included. We make sure each one is described clearly so there is no room for doubt later.

Signing Correctly

A will must be signed in the presence of two witnesses, neither of whom can benefit under it. We supervise the signing so this is done properly.

Who We Help

Wills for Every Situation

01

First-Time Will Makers

Often prompted by buying a home, marrying, or having a first child. We explain each decision clearly so nothing feels rushed.

02

Married Couples & Partners

Mirror wills for couples who want matching arrangements, including partners who are not married and would not otherwise inherit.

03

Parents of Young Children

Appointing guardians and setting out how money is held for children until they are old enough to receive it.

04

Blended Families

Second marriages, stepchildren, and children from earlier relationships need careful thought. We help balance everyone's interests.

05

Business Owners

Where your estate includes a business or shareholding, your will needs to deal with it alongside everything else.

06

Updating an Old Will

Where a will was made years ago and circumstances have moved on, we review it and advise whether an update or a fresh will is needed.

Areas We Cover

Will Writing Solicitors Serving Harrow

We prepare wills for individuals and families across Harrow and the surrounding areas of north-west London. Many of our clients first came to us for a will and have since returned for powers of attorney, probate, or to help the next generation put their own affairs in order.

Being local matters with this kind of work. You can come into the office and talk things through properly with the solicitor who will be drafting your will.

Harrow on the Hill Kenton Wealdstone Pinner Hatch End Rayners Lane Stanmore

Get in Touch

To discuss making or updating your will, contact our team for a free initial consultation. Available Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.

020 8907 2444

or email info@kentonsolicitors.co.uk

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm

Saturday: 10am – 6pm

Walk-ins welcome. Home and hospital visits can be arranged where needed.

Common Questions

Will Writing FAQs

Home-made wills are a common source of problems. Wording that seems clear can be read differently later, gifts sometimes fail because an item no longer exists or is not described properly, and mistakes in how the will is signed and witnessed can make it invalid altogether. These issues only surface after death, when they cannot be corrected. A solicitor makes sure the will says what you intend and is executed correctly.
For most people, a will is completed within two to three weeks of the first meeting. That allows time for the draft to be prepared, for you to read it through, and for any changes to be made before signing. Where matters are more involved — such as a will including trusts or business interests — it can take a little longer. If your circumstances are urgent, let us know and we will do our best to work to your timescale.
Executors are usually family members, close friends, or a professional such as a solicitor. Most people appoint two, so there is cover if one is unable to act. The main things to consider are whether the person is willing to take it on, whether they are likely to outlive you, and whether they would work well with the other people involved. We talk this through with you at your first meeting.
Yes. You can update your will at any time while you have the capacity to do so. Small changes can be made by a short supplementary document, while more significant changes are usually better dealt with by preparing a new will. Do not write on or alter an existing will yourself, as this can cause problems later.
We suggest reviewing your will every few years, and always after a significant change — marriage, divorce, the birth of a child or grandchild, moving home, or the death of someone named in it. Marriage in particular can affect an existing will, so it is worth taking advice if you are planning to marry.
Yes. Where coming into the office is not practical, we can arrange to visit you at home, in hospital, or in a care setting. Please mention this when you contact us and we will arrange a convenient time.

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Free initial consultation. SRA regulated. Based in Harrow.

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