Why Londoners Are Choosing Online Wills

Living in the capital is busy. Between work, family and long commutes, most of us can’t spare a day to visit a solicitor’s office. Yet putting off a will can leave your loved ones facing months of paperwork and probate costs that often top £3,000.

WhoGetsWhat lets you solve the problem today. Our online service takes you through a short set of plain-English questions, the same questions a solicitor would ask, but on your phone or laptop when it suits you.

Protect London property the smart way.
Homes here often make up the biggest part of an estate, and rising prices mean even a flat in Croydon or Hackney can push your estate over the current inheritance-tax threshold. By setting out who gets what—and when—you can use tax-free allowances and gifts that keep more for your family.

Cut probate delays at the Central London Probate Registry. When a clear will is in place, executors can apply for a grant faster, which means funds are released sooner and stress is reduced for everyone involved.

Cover every borough and commuter town. Whether you live in Barnet, Bromley, Walthamstow or Watford, your WhoGetsWhat will is fully valid across England and Wales. Move house? No worries—log back in and update it for free.

No jargon, no hidden extras. Traditional will writers often upsell storage or charge per change. WhoGetsWhat’s single fee includes unlimited updates and secure cloud storage. Your PDF copy is ready to download the moment you complete the final step.

Help when you need it. Our support team, based here in the UK, is on hand by phone, chat or email. Need to talk through guardianship for children or gifts to a charity? Just ask.

What you’ll need to get started: names of your chosen executors, details of any guardians, and an idea of how you’d like to share your home, savings and personal items. Most customers finish the form in less time than their lunch break.

Ready to protect what matters? Click “Start Your Will”, answer the guided questions, then print and sign it in front of two witnesses. That’s it—your wishes are locked in, and your family is spared the uncertainty that can follow an unexpected loss.

The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing

Most people think writing a will is something you tackle "one day"—after the kitchen’s renovated, the loft is converted, or the kids are finally sleeping through the night. But here’s the hard truth: every month you wait, the price of sorting things out later creeps up. In England and Wales, the average probate bill now runs between £3,000 and £5,000 once court fees, solicitors, and paperwork are added up.1  That is money your family could be using for school fees, mortgage payments, or even just keeping the lights on.

Why the Bill Blows Up

1. Extra Legal Fees – Without clear instructions, solicitors spend hours piecing your estate together. Those billable hours add up fast.
2. Unclaimed Assets – Bank accounts, pensions, or premium bonds can get locked in limbo. Each letter, phone call, and legal chase costs more.
3. Family Disputes – Sadly, even the closest families can disagree. Mediation and court appearances don’t come cheap.
4. Probate Delays – The longer probate drags on, the more interest, penalties, and storage fees pile up on unpaid accounts and property.

The 15‑Minute Fix

Writing a will with Kinta takes less than 15 minutes, costs a fraction of a single solicitor’s hour, and gives crystal‑clear instructions that keep fees low and families calm. You answer a short set of plain‑English questions; we generate a legally binding, solicitor‑approved document—ready to print, sign, and store.

What You Save (Beyond the Money)

• Time – Probate can stretch 9 – 12 months without a will. With one in place, it often wraps up in as little as 6 weeks.
• Stress – No guessing games about who gets the house or looks after the dog. Your wishes are written in black and white.
• Relationships – Clear instructions mean fewer arguments, fewer hidden resentments, and far fewer awkward Christmas dinners.

Statistic You Should Know: According to the Office for National Statistics, 56 % of UK adults still don’t have a valid will.2  Of those estates that go to probate without one, nearly a quarter end up in a dispute that costs the family over £10,000 in combined fees and lost value.

The Simple Choice

A will isn’t just a piece of paper—it’s a cost‑saving plan, a relationship preserver, and a sleep‑easier‑at‑night guarantee. Skip the probate price tag and give your loved ones the gift of clarity.