Mirror wills
Two wills, one shared plan.
Mirror wills are two separate wills with broadly corresponding terms, often chosen by couples who want to look after each other and then their family.
Clear Will Writing is a specialist will-writing service and is not a firm of solicitors.
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01 / Overview
What is a mirror will?
Each partner has their own will. The terms are usually similar: for example, each person leaves their estate to the other, and then to the same children or chosen beneficiaries.
Because they are two separate documents, either person can generally change their own will later. That is worth understanding before you decide, and we will explain it plainly.
Mirror wills are not right for everyone, particularly where there are children from earlier relationships or other circumstances needing more careful thought. We will say so where we think another approach may fit better.
What we will discuss
- Who each of you wants to benefit first
- What happens if you both die together
- Executors and replacement executors
- Guardians for minor children
- Whether a trust provision may be relevant
02 / Who this can suit
Common reasons people get in touch.
Married or civil partners
You want to provide for each other first, then for your family.
Cohabiting couples
Unmarried partners do not automatically inherit from one another, so a will matters.
Parents of young children
You want to name the same guardians and set out how your children are provided for.
03 / How it works
A clear process from start to finish.
Step 1: Tell us about you
Start with a short enquiry and tell us what you need.
Step 2: We discuss your wishes
We identify the type of planning you need and gather the relevant information.
Step 3: We prepare your documents
Your documents are prepared from your instructions and circumstances.
Step 4: Review, sign and complete
We explain the signing requirements so the document is completed correctly.
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Clear Will Writing is a specialist will-writing service and is not a firm of solicitors.