Will and trust guides

Will, trust and LPA guides

Plain English guides to making a Will, protecting your home and family with a trust, and planning ahead with Lasting Powers of Attorney in England and Wales.

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In short

Start with our guides to single and mirror Wills, then read about trusts, including property protection trusts, FAPTs and SATs. Our LPA guide explains the two types and the £92 registration fee, and our cost guide shows typical 2026 prices.

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Wills

Single WillsWhat a Will covers, what happens without one and how to choose a Will writer.
Mirror WillsMatching Wills for couples, and the risk of sideways disinheritance.
Will costs 2026Typical prices for Wills, trusts and LPAs, and the hidden costs to watch for.

Trusts

Trusts comparedWill trusts and lifetime trusts, what they can do and the tax points to check.
Property protection trustProtect your share of the home for your children.
FAPT explainedHow a Family Asset Protection Trust works and what it cannot promise.
SAT explainedHow a Standard Asset Trust works and how it compares with a FAPT.

Planning ahead

Lasting Power of AttorneyThe two types of LPA, choosing attorneys and registration.
ProbateCompare fixed fee probate quotes through our sister site Probate Compare.

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