Helping you protect the people who matter most
Making a Will is one of the most important things you can do to protect the people you care about. Whether you’re buying your first home, starting a family, planning for retirement or simply reviewing your affairs, a professionally prepared Will gives you confidence that your wishes will be respected and your loved ones looked after.
Without a valid Will, the law decides how your estate will be distributed under the Rules of Intestacy. Those rules don’t always reflect modern family life and may not provide for the people you intended to benefit.
At Rogers & Norton, our experienced Private Client team has been helping individuals and families across Norfolk since 1982. From our offices in Norwich, Attleborough and Dereham, we provide straightforward legal advice in plain English, taking the time to understand your circumstances before preparing a Will that’s right for you.
Why do I need a Will?
It’s one of the most common questions we’re asked, and the simple answer is this: a Will gives you control.
Rather than leaving important decisions to the law, a Will allows you to decide what happens to your estate and the people who matter most to you.
Making a Will enables you to:
- Decide who inherits your money, property and possessions.
- Appoint trusted executors to administer your estate.
- Choose guardians for children under the age of 18.
- Make provision for unmarried partners, stepchildren and other loved ones.
- Leave gifts to charities or organisations that are important to you.
- Protect vulnerable beneficiaries through trusts where appropriate.
- Consider inheritance tax planning.
- Help minimise the risk of disputes between family members.
No matter the size of your estate, making a Will provides clarity for your loved ones at what can be an incredibly difficult time.
Life changes… your Will should too
Many of our clients don’t come to us because they’ve never made a Will.
They come to us because life has changed.
You may wish to make or review your Will if you’ve recently:
- Bought your first home.
- Got married or entered into a civil partnership.
- Started a family.
- Welcomed grandchildren.
- Separated or divorced.
- Started or sold a business.
- Inherited money or property.
- Lost someone named as an executor or beneficiary.
Even if your circumstances haven’t changed significantly, it’s good practice to review your Will every few years to ensure it still reflects your wishes and any changes in legislation.
Because every family is different
No two families are the same, which is why we don’t believe in standard templates or one-size-fits-all solutions.
Some clients simply want a straightforward Will that ensures everything passes to their spouse or children. Others have more complex circumstances involving second marriages, blended families, business interests, agricultural property or beneficiaries who require additional protection.
Whatever your circumstances, we’ll take the time to understand what matters most to you before recommending the most appropriate solution.
We regularly advise on:
- Individual Wills
- Mirror Wills
- Trusts within Wills
- Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning
- Protecting young or vulnerable beneficiaries
- Business succession planning
- Agricultural and rural estates
- Updating existing Wills
Every Will we prepare is tailored to your individual circumstances.
Common reasons people come to us
Every client has their own story, but we regularly help people who:
- Have recently bought their first home.
- Want to protect an unmarried partner.
- Have welcomed children or grandchildren.
- Need to update an old Will.
- Own a family business.
- Have inherited property or assets.
- Want to make life easier for their loved ones.
- Simply want the reassurance of knowing everything is in order.
Whatever your reason for getting in touch, we’ll explain everything clearly and guide you through the process at a pace that suits you.
Why choose a solicitor to prepare your Will?
While online Will-writing services and DIY templates may seem convenient, they can’t provide advice that’s tailored to your individual circumstances.
A professionally prepared Will gives you the opportunity to discuss your wishes with an experienced legal professional, identify issues you may not have considered and ensure your Will accurately reflects your intentions.
Our Private Client team will explain your options in plain English, answer any questions you may have and help you avoid common mistakes that could create difficulties for your loved ones in the future.
It’s about much more than preparing a legal document – it’s about making sure your wishes are properly understood and protected.
Supporting you through every stage of life
Making a Will is often the first step in planning for the future.
As life changes, your legal needs may change too.
Our Private Client team can also advise on:
- Lasting Powers of Attorney, allowing someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so.
- Trusts, helping to protect assets and provide for future generations.
- Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning, ensuring your affairs are structured as efficiently as possible.
- Probate and Estate Administration, supporting executors and families following the death of a loved one.
Our team includes members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and Solicitors for the Elderly, reflecting our commitment to providing specialist advice of the highest standard.
Why choose Rogers & Norton?
Since 1982, we’ve been helping individuals and families across Norfolk prepare for the future with confidence. Clients choose Rogers & Norton because we combine technical expertise with a friendly, approachable service. We take the time to understand your circumstances, explain your options clearly and provide advice that’s tailored to your individual needs.
When you choose Rogers & Norton, you’ll benefit from:
- Experienced Private Client solicitors and legal professionals.
- Straightforward advice in plain English.
- Solutions tailored to your individual circumstances.
- Friendly, approachable service.
- Convenient appointments in Norwich, Attleborough and Dereham.
- Ongoing support with Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Probate and Estate Planning.
Much of our work comes through recommendations and returning clients, something we’re incredibly proud of and believe reflects the relationships we’ve built with individuals and families across Norfolk over the last four decades.
Meet with our Private Client team in Norwich, Attleborough or Dereham
With offices in Norwich, Attleborough and Dereham, we’re proud to support clients from across Norfolk and further afield.
Whether you’re making your first Will, updating an existing one or looking for advice on more complex estate planning, you can arrange an appointment at whichever office is most convenient for you.
If you’re unable to attend one of our offices, please speak to our team and we’ll be happy to discuss the options available.
Ready to make or update your Will?
Whether you’re making your first Will or reviewing one you’ve had for many years, we’re here to help.
We’ll take the time to understand your circumstances, answer your questions and prepare a Will that reflects your wishes, protects the people who matter most and gives you confidence for the future.
Contact our Private Client team today to arrange an appointment at our Norwich, Attleborough or Dereham office.
For more information on our legal services or to arrange an appointment with a member of our team, contact us at 01603 666001, email enquiries@rogers-norton.co.uk or complete the ‘Request a Consultation’ enquiry form on our website.
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