Wills

Single Will

A single will is a will made by one person, whether you are single or in a relationship.
Making a will is simple when you have clear guidance and a specialist supporting you from start to finish.

At Puna Legal, our will writing advisors discuss your wishes, explain your options, and help you create a will that suits your personal circumstances.

How much does a single will cost?

A single will costs from £149 including VAT and includes a telephone appointment with a professional will writer.
Once we confirm the agreed work in writing, the price is fixed and will not change.

What does a single will do?

A single will lets you choose who receives your money, property, and possessions when you die.
It allows you to decide how your estate is shared between people or charities.
You can name guardians for children under 18.
You can appoint trustees to manage any inheritance for children until they are old enough.
You can leave specific gifts, such as jewellery or family items.
You can choose executors to carry out your wishes after your death.
Making a will as a single parent
If you are a single parent, making a will is vital for protecting your children’s future.
Without a will, you have no control over who looks after your children if you die.
You also lose control over what they inherit and who manages their inheritance.

Mirror Wills

Mirror wills are suitable for two people with very similar wishes.
Puna Legal offers fixed cost mirror wills that are quick, simple, and affordable.
Once we provide a written quote, the price will not change.

Mirror wills explained

In England and Wales, mirror wills are commonly used by couples with similar intentions.
They are two separate legal documents that usually contain almost identical wording.
The main differences are the names and any personal wishes, such as funeral preferences.
A common example is leaving everything to each other, then to the children equally.

Will a mirror will work best for me?

Mirror wills are not suitable if you both want different instructions in your wills.
In that case, it is better to make two separate single wills.

Advantages of mirror wills

Mirror wills are often cheaper than making two separate single wills.
From £249 including VAT, both partners can legally record their wishes.

Having a will avoids intestacy rules, where the law decides who inherits your estate.
Without a will, assets such as property, money, possessions, and even pets are decided by law.
If no entitled relatives exist, everything passes to the Crown.

Disadvantages of mirror wills

Either person can change their mirror will at any time without telling the other.
After one partner dies, the surviving partner can also change their will freely.
This is why professional advice is essential when choosing mirror wills.
At Puna Legal, we help ensure your wishes are clearly set out and properly protected.

What happens if we both die together?

It is important to plan for the possibility that both partners die at the same time.
Our will writing specialists can discuss this scenario with you.
We ensure your mirror wills include the correct clauses to reflect your wishes fully.