A Bury law firm has introduced a new fixed‑fee service intended to make estate planning more accessible and reduce the cost of preparing key legal documents. The package, launched by Little Lever and Bury-based solicitors Clough & Willis, combines professionally prepared wills with both health and welfare and property and financial affairs Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
What the package includes
Clough & Willis say the bundle is designed to simplify the process for clients and to cut the cost when compared with buying each service separately. The firm estimates the package will help clients save around £125.
- Preparation and execution of a standard or mirror will
- Completion and submission of health and welfare LPA application
- Completion and submission of property and financial affairs LPA application
- Advice and guidance on anticipated inheritance tax liability
- An initial appointment of approximately one hour to discuss circumstances and instructions
The fixed fee also covers the drafting and execution of the documents and the submission of LPA applications to the Office of the Public Guardian. The firm notes that while it provides initial guidance on potential inheritance tax, clients will require advice from an independent financial adviser for detailed tax planning.
"Estate planning isn't just about preparing for later life, it's about making sure your wishes are respected and the people you care about are protected if the unexpected happens," said Ryan Browne, partner in Clough & Willis' private client team.
Local impact and practicalities
The service is aimed at people who want legal certainty without navigating multiple appointments or variable costs. The one‑hour initial meeting is intended to gather instructions and establish the client's circumstances before draft documents are prepared. Both single and mirror wills are offered, accommodating couples who wish to leave complementary or reciprocal provisions.
For residents considering whether to make use of the package, the firm emphasises the clarity and protection that professionally drafted wills and LPAs can provide, and warns that without such documents families may face avoidable delays and expense in the event of incapacity or death.
| Service element | Included |
|---|---|
| Will (standard or mirror) | Yes |
| Health & welfare LPA | Yes |
| Property & financial affairs LPA | Yes |
| Initial appointment | Approx. one hour |
Residents who are unsure whether the package meets their needs should seek independent financial advice on tax matters and may wish to contact Clough & Willis directly to discuss personalised requirements, such as more complex estate structures or trusts, which may fall outside the scope of a standard fixed fee.
The launch underlines a wider trend among local solicitors towards bundled, transparent pricing for private client work, aiming to reduce barriers to early estate planning and to give clients certainty about cost and process.
