Estate planners in London
Compare 4 of the cheapest BCEP-trained estate planners covering London and the surrounding Greater London area. Fixed prices, verified planners, no obligation.
Estate planning in London
Sorting out a will, a power of attorney or probate in London can feel like one more thing on an already long list. Ask an Estate Planner makes the first step simple: compare fixed-price quotes from BCEP-trained estate planners who cover your part of the capital, whether that's a flat in Lambeth, a terrace in Wandsworth or a family home out in Bromley. Every quote is clear and upfront, with no obligation and no jargon. You choose who to speak to, in your own time, knowing exactly what each piece of work will cost before you commit.
London is where the inheritance tax conversation matters most, simply because of property values. With an average home across the capital well above half a million pounds, a great many ordinary households sit comfortably over the £325,000 nil-rate band before any savings, pensions or investments are even counted. A long-held house in Richmond, Greenwich or Barnet can quietly carry an estate past the threshold where 40% tax starts to bite on the excess. The residence nil-rate band of up to £175,000 helps where a main home passes to children or grandchildren, and married couples can combine allowances so that up to £1 million may pass tax-free in the right circumstances — but in higher-value boroughs like Richmond or Kingston that ceiling is reached more easily than people expect. London's variety is part of the picture too: the planning that suits a leaseholder in Southwark or Lewisham differs from a family with a freehold in Sutton, Bexley or Enfield, or business owners in Ealing and Hounslow. A local estate planner who understands these realities can help you use the allowances properly, plan around the 7-year gifting rule, and keep more of your estate with the people you choose.
What you can compare
The average home in London is worth around £530,000. Estates above the £325,000 inheritance tax nil-rate band can face 40% tax — so it’s worth knowing where you stand before you plan.
Single Will
from £90One person
Wills for a Couple
from £150Two people (mirror wills)
Single LPA
from £99One person, one document
Both LPAs
from £179One person, both documents
Couple LPA Set
from £319Both LPAs for both of you
Trust Will + LPAs
from £400Protecting your home & decisions
Complete Estate Plan
from £600Everything, sorted in one go
Areas covered near London
London estate planning FAQs
How much does a will or estate plan cost in London?
Costs in the capital vary with how involved your affairs are, not your postcode. A straightforward single will is usually one of the more affordable options, while mirror wills for a couple, or planning that involves trusts and inheritance tax advice, costs more because there is more work and care involved. The advantage of comparing quotes here is that each estate planner gives you a fixed price upfront, so you can see exactly what's covered before deciding. There are no hourly surprises. You compare like-for-like and choose the planner whose price and approach suit you.
Can a London estate planner help with both a leasehold flat and inheritance tax planning?
Yes. Leasehold flats are common across boroughs like Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham, and they sit within your estate just as a freehold home does. A BCEP-trained estate planner can make sure your share of a flat, joint ownership arrangements and any service-charge realities are properly reflected in your will, then look at the wider inheritance tax position. Because London property values often push estates over the £325,000 nil-rate band, they can explain how the residence nil-rate band, combined spousal allowances and lifetime gifting might reduce a future tax bill, and tailor the plan to your circumstances.
What does the probate process involve if a relative in London has died?
In England and Wales, probate is handled by HM Courts and Tribunals Service, with most applications now made online. The personal representatives gather details of the estate, value the property and assets, work out whether any inheritance tax is due, and apply for the grant that lets them deal with bank accounts and sell or transfer property. In higher-value areas of London an inheritance tax return is more likely to be needed. An estate planner offering estate administration can take on as much or as little of this as you wish, and quote a fixed price so you know the cost in advance.