How much does a Will writing service in Dundee cost?

Costs vary depending on how straightforward or complex your estate is, but we provide clear, fixed-fee pricing before any work begins so you always know where you stand.

Do I need a Will lawyer in Dundee, or can I write my own Will?

While it is possible to write a will yourself, even small errors can make it invalid or cause disputes. A qualified Will lawyer in Dundee ensures your wishes are properly recorded and legally enforceable.

Will Writing & Estate Planning, Dundee

Protect the people you love and ensure your wishes are honoured. Our specialist Will solicitors serve Dundee and Tayside, covering a wide range of private client services like Will Writing, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Inheritance Tax planning, all of which can be done from the comfort of your own home.

Will Writing Services

We provide expert Will writing services to individuals and couples across Dundee and Tayside. Every Will we draft is tailored to your personal circumstances – from straightforward single wills through to complex arraWengements involving trusts, business interests or property in multiple jurisdictions.

We are a regulated firm with the Law Society of Scotland – writing a Will with us means you are protected unlike many other online Will providers.

Trust Planning

Trusts are a powerful tool in Scottish estate planning – they can protect assets, reduce inheritance tax exposure, provide for vulnerable beneficiaries and ensure that wealth passes down the generations in a controlled and tax-efficient way. Our solicitors advise Dundee clients on a range of trust structures under Scots law.

Discretionary Trusts - trustees decide how income and capital are distributed among beneficiaries
Liferent Trusts - give a beneficiary the right to benefit from an asset during their lifetime
Protective / Vulnerable Person Trusts - safeguard assets for beneficiaries who cannot manage money independently
Testamentary Trusts - created through your Will and taking effect on your death

Inheritance Tax Planning

Inheritance tax is charged at 40% on the value of your estate above the nil-rate band threshold. With rising property values across Dundee and Tayside, many families are now unexpectedly drawn into the inheritance tax net. Future planning can significantly reduce the amount your beneficiaries will pay – or eliminate the liability entirely.

Powers of Attorney

In Scotland, Powers of Attorney are governed by the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland) to be effective. Our solicitors handle the full process – drafting, witnessing, certification and OPG registration – for clients across Dundee and Tayside.

Continuing POA - covers financial and property decisions, continuing if you lose capacity
Welfare POA - covers personal welfare, healthcare and living decisions if you lack capacity
Combined POA - both continuing and welfare powers in a single document
OPG (Scotland) registration handled by our team

Ready to Speak to a Solicitor?

Our Estate Planning solicitors combine relevant expertise with a personalised approach to help you plan for the future. Call us on 0141 674 4366 or submit and enquiry form to receive a free initial callback from a member of our Estate Planning team.

Why Dundee Residents Choose Jones Whyte

Expert legal advice, transparent fees and a genuinely personal service – all without leaving your home. We make the entire process straightforward and stress-free from beginning to end, offering home visits for clients who are unable to attend our offices, in-person meetings and virtual appointments via video or phone call.

Scottish Law Specialists

Our solicitors are specialists in Scots law – not general practitioners. We understand Legal Rights, the rules of Scottish succession and the requirements of the Adults with Incapacity Act inside out.

Fixed, Competitive Prices

We believe legal costs should be clear from the outset. We offer fixed-fees for Will writing, Power of Attorney & IHT Reporting in Dundee – no hourly rates, no surprises and no hidden charges.

No Office Visit Needed

You can have your Estate Planning appointment entirely without visiting an office. We serve clients across Dundee by phone, video call and home visits – making the process convenient and accessible.

Joined-Up Estate Planning

Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and IHT planning work best together. We take a holistic view of your estate and provide tailored advice on the combination of measures that best protects your wishes and your family.

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Meet Our Estate Planning Experts

Our Estate Planning team combines legal expertise with a personal and approachable service so that you and your loved ones have the correct plans in place for the future.

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Gregg McGeoch

Senior Estate Planning Consultant

Roisin Eleanor Gunn

Senior Associate

Ross Anderson

Partner

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Will Writing Services Dundee – Protect Your Loved Ones Under Scots Law

Writing a Will is one of the most important things you can do for the people you love – yet research consistently shows that the majority of adults in Scotland have not made one. Without a valid Will, your estate is distributed according to the Scottish rules of intestacy, which may not reflect your true wishes and could leave unmarried partners, stepchildren or chosen charities with nothing.

Our specialist solicitors provide expert legal advice on writing a Will to clients across Dundee and Tayside, ensuring your Will is legally valid under Scots law, clearly drafted and securely stored. Whether you need a straightforward single Will, a mirror Will for couples, or a more complex testamentary arrangement incorporating trusts, we tailor every document to your personal circumstances.

Why Make a Will?

Unmarried Partners Have No Automatic Rights

In Scotland, an unmarried partner – however long-standing – receives nothing under the intestacy rules. Only a valid Will protects them.

Scottish Wills Differ from English Ones

A Will drafted under English law is not automatically effective in Scotland. Our solicitors draft Wills that are fully valid and enforceable under Scots law.

DIY Wills Frequently Fail

Home-made and online Will kits are a common cause of challenges, disputes and unintended outcomes. A solicitor-drafted Will minimises this risk.

Life Events Make Old Wills Invalid

Marriage revokes a previous Will in some circumstances. Divorce, remarriage and the arrival of children are all reasons to review or update your Will.