Will drafting software

Revolutionise your drafting process with Express Wills

Easily prepare, edit, and print complex, personalised wills and lasting powers of attorney with one simple piece of software that won't break the bank

Leverage a powerful yet simple-to-use software package

Rely on will trusts expertly drafted by James Kessler KC

This system incorporates the new will trusts drafted by James Kessler KC, featured in the 15th edition of Drafting Trusts and Will Trusts.

It also includes a host of forms, including lasting powers of attorney, severance of joint tenancy with new Land Registry Form SEV, advance directive, and expression of wishes.

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Prepare, edit, and print complex, personalised wills ready for signature — in just one client visit

Express Wills takes the hard work out of drafting wills with a simple question-and-answer format backed up by a bank of nearly 1,000 precedents. After completing a set of simple questions, the interactive system combines your answers with the right precedents to produce a will. You can then add unique practice details, additional clauses, standards, and commentary if necessary.

Automatically produce a clear and concise commentary on each will you have drafted

The software automatically generates a precise, clear commentary for each will that you draft. This commentary serves as a helpful overview presented to the client for signature, explaining the roles of executors, guardians, and administrative provisions and advising them on essential matters they expect you to discuss.

Manage your budget effectively with our cost-effective, pay-as-you-go option

When you finalise a will, you'll use either one unit for a standard will or two units for a will incorporating Kessler's Will Trusts Precedents. The highly economical, usage-based system uses a unit each time you draft a new will. This method means that the cost of Express Wills relates directly to the number of wills you undertake, and you can charge your costs back to your client.

Unlock advantages for all legal practitioners and will writers

Small and medium family law

Develop existing clients and strong family relationships, attract new clients, and generate referrals. A reliable, quick, will-writing product can be a valuable addition to a solicitor's practice.

Professional will writers

Quickly generate a large number of both simple and complex wills with the aid of our reliable, efficient program.

Large law firms

Produce exceptionally complex wills and will trusts for high-net-worth clients, providing fully editable drafts that allow for future changes.

See what customers have to say about Express Wills

"It's easy to keep track of the costs and we can charge the unit costs back to the customer; it only takes a couple of minutes to edit a drafted document." 

Barry Edge
Solicitor, Atteys Solicitors

"Today the requirement to produce quick economical wills is important although it is a prominent area of work for the firm it doesn't represent a large part of the fees."

Andrew Wills
Partner, AW Law

"One of the most important benefits it has for me is that because it is on my laptop I can take it anywhere to draft wills." 

Michael Casson
Senior Consultant, LD Law LTD

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Express Wills cost?

After your initial Express Wills software purchase, which includes 10 free units, you can top up at any time with various blocks of units.

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How does the unit pricing work?

Once you have bought the CD, call the helpdesk at 0345-850-9355 to register for your 10 free units. Every time you print a will for signing or any other documents, we deduct a unit or part of a unit from your unit stock. When you have run out of units, you can simply call the helpdesk to top up your unit stock.
I don't have a CD drive, can I still use Express Wills?

Yes, you can. Once you have purchased the CD software, contact us and we will make the files available.
Do I need a network licence to make the CD available on more than one computer?

No, you do not need a network licence to load Express Wills onto as many computers as you wish. However, units must be ordered using the same account number as the original CD purchase. 
If I buy units, will my colleagues be able to use them?

If you install Express Wills as a single install, they are held on that computer only when new units are requested. Each single install generates its own unique code, which you use to order units. If you do a network install, the units are centrally held for everyone to access.
Can I edit the final will document?

Yes, once you have completed all the questions you can then edit the finalised draft by using the Edit Document function on the toolbar.
Can I print off wills without having any units or without deducting units?

Yes, you can. When you click to print, a dialog box pops up with options. If you choose to print a draft, copy, or checking draft, it will print the will with a watermark so that it is clearly a draft.