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From your sofa.
Professional Will Writing and Lasting Power of Attorney, brought directly to your home. No offices. No jargon. Just expert guidance from someone who genuinely cares.
A personal service you can actually trust
I'm Natali, founder of Life Choice Legal — a specialist Will Writing and Lasting Power of Attorney service built around one simple idea: that protecting your family shouldn't be complicated, expensive, or stressful.
I visit clients across Stockport, Bramhall, Handforth, Wilmslow, and the wider Cheshire area — at home, at a time that suits them, and without any of the usual legal fuss.
Every client gets my full attention. I explain everything in plain English, listen carefully to what matters to you, and make sure you leave with complete peace of mind — not a pile of confusing paperwork.
What happens when there's no plan in place
These aren't scare tactics — they're facts. Understanding them is the first step to protecting the people you love.
Dying Without a Will
If you die without a valid Will in England and Wales, you die "intestate". Your estate is distributed according to a fixed legal formula under the Intestacy Rules — not your wishes.
- Unmarried partners receive nothing, regardless of how long you've been together
- Step-children have no automatic entitlement to anything
- Close friends, carers or chosen charities are excluded entirely
- Children may not inherit in the way or at the time you'd choose
- Administering an intestate estate is significantly more complex for your family
Losing Capacity Without an LPA
Without a Lasting Power of Attorney, if you lose mental capacity through illness, accident, or dementia, your family has no automatic legal right to act for you.
- Your bank accounts can be frozen — even if your partner needs to pay bills
- Loved ones must apply to the Court of Protection — a process taking many months and significant cost
- You lose the ability to choose who makes your health and welfare decisions
- An LPA can only be made while you have capacity — once that's gone, so is the option
The uncomfortable truth: many people delay because they don't want to think about it. But a Will and an LPA aren't about death — they're about keeping control and protecting the people you love.
Simple, professional, handled with care
Two core services, both delivered personally at a time and place that suits you.
Will Writing
Your wishes. Your family. Your way.
A Will is a legally binding document that sets out exactly how you want your estate distributed after your death. Without one, that decision is taken entirely out of your hands.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Protect your voice before it's too late to speak.
An LPA lets you appoint trusted people to make decisions on your behalf if you can no longer do so yourself. There are two types — and both matter.
Manage bank accounts, pay bills, handle property and financial matters. Can be used with your permission while you still have capacity.
Covers medical treatment, care arrangements and daily living. Can include life-sustaining treatment decisions. Only used once capacity is lost.
"I believe protecting your family should feel easy, not overwhelming."
A different kind of legal service
Not a faceless firm. Not an online form. A personal, local service built entirely around you.
No offices to find, no parking to worry about. Your visit takes place at home — comfortable, familiar, and completely relaxed.
You work with one person throughout — never passed between departments or handled by anyone else. Your documents matter.
Everything is explained clearly, every decision is checked you understand, and you're never rushed. No jargon, no confusion, no pressure.
Stockport, Bramhall, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheadle, Hazel Grove and wider Cheshire. We're part of this community.
Evenings and weekends available where possible. Because protecting your family shouldn't wait for a weekday office hour.
The personal home visit model means only a limited number of new clients can be taken on at any one time. Don't wait.
From first enquiry to complete peace of mind
A clear, straightforward process — no surprises at any stage.
Send Your Enquiry
Fill in the contact form or give us a call. There's no commitment at this stage — just let us know you're interested and what you're looking for.
We Get in Touch
You'll receive a direct call for a friendly, no-pressure conversation. Your questions are answered, everything is explained clearly, and you'll have everything you need to decide if you'd like to go ahead.
Book Your Appointment
If you'd like to proceed, you book a home visit at a time that suits you. This is the point at which you are committing to the service — and dedicated time is set aside just for you.
Home Visit & Your Instructions
Your adviser visits you at home, listens carefully, explains all your options, and takes your full instructions. This is where the real expertise lies — getting your wishes right. Payment is due after this visit.
Draft Documents for Your Approval
Your Will and/or LPA drafts are prepared based on the instructions taken during your visit. These are sent to you to review carefully. Any amendments are handled until you are completely satisfied.
Sign, Witness & Done
Once you've approved the drafts, final copies are produced. These must be signed and witnessed correctly to become legally binding. For Lasting Powers of Attorney, registration with the Office of the Public Guardian is also required before they can be used.
Availability is limited — don't put this off any longer
Life Choice Legal is a genuinely personal service. Every client gets individual attention and a dedicated home visit, which means only a limited number of new clients can be taken on at any one time.
If you've been meaning to sort your Will or LPA and keep putting it off — this is the moment. There's no difficult paperwork upfront. Just a friendly, straightforward conversation.
The only thing worse than not having a Will or LPA is wishing you'd sorted it when you had the chance.
Your questions, answered honestly
Everything below is accurate for England and Wales. Have a question not listed here? Just get in touch.
Yes — being married does not mean your estate automatically passes to your spouse in full. Under the intestacy rules in England and Wales, if you die without a Will and your estate is above a certain value, part may pass to your children rather than your spouse. The rules are complex and the outcome may not reflect your actual wishes.
A Will is the only way to guarantee your estate is distributed exactly as you intend. It also lets you appoint guardians for children, include specific gifts, and reduce potential disputes.
Source: GOV.UK — Intestacy: who inherits if someone dies without a will?
You die "intestate" and your estate is distributed under the Intestacy Rules — a fixed legal formula that takes no account of your personal wishes.
- Unmarried partners receive nothing, regardless of relationship length
- Step-children have no automatic right to inherit
- Friends or carers you wanted to benefit are entirely excluded
- The process of administering an intestate estate is more time-consuming for your family
- There may be no named executor, adding further complexity
Source: GOV.UK; Citizens Advice
Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate. The time varies considerably depending on the complexity of the estate, whether there is a valid Will, and whether Inheritance Tax is payable. Simple estates can sometimes resolve within a few months; more complex estates or those involving disputes can take considerably longer.
Having a valid, clearly drafted Will in place helps simplify the process for your family and reduces the administrative burden at an already difficult time.
Source: GOV.UK — Applying for probate; HM Courts and Tribunals Service
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint trusted people to make decisions on your behalf. LPAs are governed by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and registered with the Office of the Public Guardian.
- Property and Financial Affairs LPA — covers bank accounts, property, bills and investments. Can be used with your permission while you still have capacity.
- Health and Welfare LPA — covers medical treatment, care arrangements and daily routine. Can only be used once you've lost capacity to decide for yourself.
Source: GOV.UK / Office of the Public Guardian; Mental Capacity Act 2005
No — not legally, and not automatically. Being a next-of-kin, spouse, or close family member does not grant legal authority to manage your affairs or make decisions about your care in England and Wales.
Without an LPA in place, anyone needing to act on your behalf would need to apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship order — a process that can be lengthy, costly, and subject to ongoing annual reporting requirements.
An LPA, put in place while you have capacity, avoids all of this entirely.
Source: GOV.UK — Court of Protection; Office of the Public Guardian; Citizens Advice
No. We come to you — at your home or another location that suits you. There's no need to travel anywhere or sit in a waiting room.
Getting your affairs in order should be as comfortable as possible, which is why the service works entirely around you.
Yes. A Will can be updated at any time while you have mental capacity — either by creating a new Will (which automatically revokes any previous Will) or by adding a formal amendment called a codicil.
Review your Will after major life events: marriage, divorce, birth of a child or grandchild, or significant changes to your finances. Note: marriage automatically revokes a previously made Will in England and Wales.
Source: GOV.UK; Citizens Advice — Making a will
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