Certifying a will in the United Kingdom is an important legal step to ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death. The lawyers at Consultant Legal Marketplace provide comprehensive legal support in drafting and certifying wills in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. We work with applicants of any nationality who are within the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom and wish to give legal effect to their last will and testament.
Notary services for certifying a will in the United Kingdom
We provide professional support during the certification of a will by a notary in the United Kingdom. A properly executed document ensures that the deceased's wishes will be carried out in accordance with their will.
Our team of lawyers:
- provide an initial legal opinion on the compliance of the will with the requirements of UK law;
prepare the text of the will in English or Ukrainian, taking into account international legal norms;- ensure presence at the notary or consular office for the certification of the document;
- provide support in case of need for bilingual certification;
- advise the testator on tax and inheritance consequences.
The service is suitable for both UK citizens and foreigners who live or are temporarily staying in the UK.
Legal assistance in drawing up a valid will
Professional will drafting is a way to avoid inheritance conflicts in the future. An incorrectly drafted will may be challenged in court.
We guarantee:
- verification of the legal status of the property being bequeathed;
- inclusion of all necessary formal elements in the text for the will to be valid;
- taking into account restrictions on the circle of heirs in accordance with English law;
- application of protective mechanisms in case of a will challenge.
Our team provides individual wills in various formats — simple wills, joint wills of spouses, conditional wills.
Appointment for the certification of a will by a notary or at a consulate
To certify a will, it is necessary to arrange an appointment with a notary or consular official in advance. The Consultant legal marketplace provides full administrative support during the organisation of this procedure.
We will:
- prepare a package of necessary documents (passport, draft will, details of heirs);
- agree on the date and place of certification (notary or consulate);
- provide translation and notarisation of the will, if necessary;
- help register the will in the relevant UK wills register.
The client receives a fully valid document that will be recognised in the UK and, if necessary, in other countries.
ConclusionCertification of a will in the United Kingdom with legal support from the Consultant legal marketplace team is a reliable way to legally record your last will and testament. We guarantee compliance with all requirements of English law, correct document execution and promptness.
