Frequently Asked Questions

No, we are committed to providing a fully flexible service, designed to work around your life to make safeguarding your affairs as as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

We will communicate with you by email, post, video and telephone calls; whatever your preference.

You will be sent a copy of our 'fixed fee' invoice when your finalised, approved Will is sent to you for signature. 

We do not charge on a 'time-spent' basis so you can be confident that no unexpected additional costs will arise.

We believe everyone's family and wishes are important. No-one should be prevented from making a Will because of financial concerns. AB Estate Planning are pleased to confirm that we are now offering payment plans, in certain circumstances. Please let us know, upon enquiry, if this would be of interest to you. 

Two individuals must witness you signing your Will for it be legally valid.

Individuals cannot witness a Will that they are intended to benefit from. It is always best practice to have your Will witnessed by completely independent parties to ensure it is valid. 

A Will does not need to be witnessed by a legal professional to be valid. 

As part of our service to you, we will provide detailed instructions on how to validly execute your Will. We can also arrange a video call to direct everyone involved for additional peace of mind.

A Letter of Wishes is not legally binding upon your executors. However, they are compelled to follow your wishes as recorded. 

Common wishes set down in a Letter of Wishes include gifting specific belongings such as jewelry, art or furniture to a specific person. You can also record your funeral preferences such as a song or a poem to be featured.  

Powers of Attorney pass authority of your affairs over to a close family member or trusted friend. They can act on your behalf if you become unable or unwilling to do so. 

There are two types of Powers of Attorney. 

• Power of Attorney for Property & Financial Affairs
• This document appoints attorneys to manage your financial affairs on your behalf. This document is particularly helpful if you move into supported living later in life. Your attorneys can manage your finances to ensure there is sufficient funding available, taking the stress away from you. 

• Power of Attorney for Health & Welfare
• This document appoints attorneys to protect your wishes in relation to your medical treatment. Using this document, you can specify your preferences regarding life-sustaining treatment.