Bristol families deserve expert estate planning, without the solicitor price tag.

Futura Planning provides professional will writing and estate planning across Bristol, from Clifton and Redland to Westbury-on-Trym, Bishopston, Southville and every neighbourhood across the city. We come to you at home, at a time that suits. Full members of the Society of Willwriters.

2,400+ Wills written for families across the South West
£521k average Clifton property price, an estate worth protecting
From £225 for a Single Will, fully drafted and signed
Home visits across all of Bristol

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Areas covered

Clifton (BS8)Redland (BS6)Westbury-on-TrymBishopston & BS7Stoke BishopHenleazeSouthville & BS3South & East Bristol

Local expertise, local knowledge

Serving Bristol properly, from Clifton to Knowle

We're not a national call centre. We know Bristol's neighbourhoods, and we come to you, across the whole city, at a time that suits your family.

Bristol has a distinctive character when it comes to estate planning. Its overall average property price of £354,000 masks significant variation across its neighbourhoods, Clifton averages £521,000, with the highest streets in BS8 and BS9 reaching well over £600,000. For homeowners in these areas, a properly drafted Will and estate plan is not a minor administrative exercise. It matters.

Bristol's young median age of 32.4 years, the lowest of any major English city, driven by its large student and professional population, can create a false sense that estate planning is "not for people like us yet." The reality is that any adult with a property, savings, a partner or children needs a Will. For Bristol families who own their home, it is one of the most important documents they will ever have.

We visit clients at home across every part of Bristol, from the Georgian terraces of Clifton to the Victorian streets of Southville, the family semis of Horfield to the established homes of Westbury-on-Trym. There is no extra charge for the home visit, and evening and weekend appointments are available.

Areas we cover across Bristol

Clifton & Clifton VillageBS8
Redland & CothamBS6
Westbury-on-TrymBS9
Stoke Bishop & Sea Mills
Bishopston & Ashley DownBS7
Horfield & Henleaze
Southville & BedminsterBS3
Knowle & BrislingtonBS4
Fishponds & Downend
Easton & St GeorgeBS5
Long Ashton & Portishead
Online, anywhere in Bristol

Why Bristol families choose Futura Planning

We come to your home, at your convenience. Bristol's parking challenges, busy roads and congestion zones mean the last thing anyone wants is an unnecessary trip out. We visit you, evenings and weekends available, at no extra charge across all of Bristol.

Bristol property matters. With Clifton averaging £521,000 and detached homes reaching £684,000, ensuring your home is properly protected in your Will and shielded from care cost exposure is genuinely important. We understand property trust planning and explain it in plain English.

Fixed fees, always. No hourly rates, no billing surprises. Mirror Wills for a Bristol couple start from just £375 all in, quoted upfront before any work begins.

Society of Willwriters members. Full, qualified members of the Society of Willwriters, your guarantee of a regulated, accountable service. Call 01934 442030 for a free, no-obligation chat.

Serving every part of Bristol

Will writing and estate planning across Bristol's neighbourhoods

Wherever you live in Bristol, we visit you at home. Here's a guide to the communities we serve most regularly and what makes estate planning particularly relevant in each.

Clifton & Clifton Village (BS8 · West Bristol)Bristol's most prestigious address, Georgian and Regency terraces, the Suspension Bridge, the Downs, and average property values around £521,000. Clifton homeowners often have estates of considerable complexity. Property Trust Wills are particularly relevant here, and many clients combine Wills with a Lasting Power of Attorney in a single appointment.

Redland & Cotham (BS6 · North-west Bristol)Handsome Victorian and Edwardian terraces, excellent schools, and a strong family community between the University and Clifton. Redland and Cotham attract professional families with significant equity in their homes. One of our most requested Bristol areas for both Will writing and estate planning reviews.

Westbury-on-Trym & Henleaze (BS9 · North Bristol)Prosperous residential suburbs with a village feel, excellent schools, and a notably older average resident profile compared to the city as a whole. Many long-established families here have been meaning to update their Wills for years. A high proportion of our Bristol home visit requests come from this area.

Stoke Bishop & Sea Mills (BS9 · West Bristol)Leafy, spacious, and among Bristol's most sought-after suburbs. Large detached homes close to the Downs and Blaise Estate, regularly exceeding £600,000. Stoke Bishop residents often need to think carefully about property trust planning alongside their Wills, especially where children from previous relationships are involved.

Bishopston & Horfield (BS7 · North Bristol)Popular family suburbs with strong community identity and good schools. Bishopston has grown significantly in desirability, with many families who bought in their 30s now approaching the stage where estate planning becomes a genuine priority. We work here regularly and cover all of BS7.

Southville & Bedminster (BS3 · South Bristol)One of Bristol's most vibrant inner-city communities, independent shops, strong community ties, and properties that have risen substantially in value over the last decade. Many younger families here are homeowners for the first time and realising that a Will is now genuinely important. We cover all of South Bristol fully.

Knowle & Brislington (BS4 · South-east Bristol)Established residential areas with a mix of long-standing families and newer residents, and a slightly older average age than the Bristol median. Many owner-occupiers here have been thinking about their estate planning for some time. We visit both areas regularly for home appointments.

Easton, St George & Fishponds (BS5/BS15 · East Bristol)Increasingly popular east Bristol communities where many families have bought homes that have risen considerably in value since purchase, making a properly drafted Will and estate plan more important than they may initially have assumed. We cover all of east Bristol with home visits.

City Centre, Cliftonwood & Hotwells (BS1/BS2 · Central Bristol)Harbour-side apartments, Georgian terrace conversions and waterfront living. Central Bristol residents often hold significant property assets in a single apartment, making it particularly important that their Will clearly states who should inherit. We offer both home visits and online appointments for central Bristol clients.

Will writing & estate planning services

Everything you need to protect your family's future

Whether you're writing your first Will, reviewing an existing one, or planning around a significant Bristol property, our advisers guide you through every step, in plain English, from your own home.

Single Will

A professionally drafted, legally binding Will that clearly states your wishes for your estate, guardianship of children, and personal gifts. The essential starting point for every Bristol adult with property, savings or people depending on them. From £225.

Mirror Wills (Couples)

Complementary Wills for partners that reflect each other's intentions, ensuring your home, savings and personal assets reach those you choose. Our most popular option for Bristol families, done together in a single appointment. From £375.

Property Trust Will

With Clifton averaging £521,000 and detached homes across Bristol reaching £684,000, ensuring your share of the family home passes correctly is critical. A Property Trust Will protects it from future care costs or a surviving partner's remarriage. From £549.

Lasting Power of Attorney

Appoint trusted people to manage your finances or health decisions if you lose capacity. One of the most important documents any Bristol resident can put in place, and it must be done while you're still well. Full OPG submission included. From £299.

Estate Planning Consultation

A comprehensive review of your estate, property, savings, pensions, business interests and family circumstances, to ensure everything is structured to protect your family and minimise inheritance tax exposure. Included free with any Will.

Will Reviews & Updates

Marriage, a new child, a property purchase or a change in family circumstances can all mean your Will needs updating. We review and redraft swiftly and affordably. Most clients find their Will needs attention every three to five years. From £99.

Why Futura Planning

Professional estate planning, without the solicitor fees

Qualified, transparent, and genuinely local. Here's what sets us apart from national providers and high-street solicitors across Bristol.

Qualified ProfessionalsFull members of the Society of Willwriters, the professional body for will writing and estate planning. Our qualifications are your guarantee of a regulated, accountable service across Bristol.

Home Visits, City-wideWe visit clients across all of Bristol, Clifton to Knowle, Westbury-on-Trym to Brislington. Evening and weekend appointments available. No parking, no waiting rooms.

Fixed Fees, AlwaysYou'll know exactly what you're paying before any work begins. No hourly rates, no surprises. Mirror Wills for a Bristol couple from £375 all in.

Secure Storage IncludedOnce your Will is signed and witnessed, we offer secure offsite document storage so it's always safe and retrievable. We also provide review reminders so your Will stays current.

Simple process

Your Will or estate plan, in four straightforward steps

From first contact to signed document, most Bristol clients complete the process within a week, from their own home.

Free Initial Chat

Call us on 01934 442030 or submit the form below. We'll arrange a free, no-obligation consultation to understand your circumstances and explain your options clearly.

Home Appointment

We visit you at home, anywhere in Bristol. We gather everything we need to draft your documents correctly, and answer every question you have at a pace that suits you.

Documents Drafted

We prepare your Will or LPA, send you a draft to review, and address any queries. Final documents are returned within 7–10 working days of your appointment.

Sign, Witness & Store

We guide you through the signing and witnessing process to ensure full legal validity, then arrange secure storage of your original documents for complete peace of mind.

Client reviews

What our Bristol clients say

I am very happy that we chose Futura Planning to do our LPAs and update our Wills. Stephen was at all times prompt and professional, very helpful and patient in explaining the details of such documents. We are very happy to recommend Futura Planning to friends and family.

Mr & Mrs Whitehouse, Somerset

We own a Victorian terrace in Redland and had been putting off our Wills for years. Futura Planning came to our home, explained everything clearly including property trust options, and we had both Wills drafted within the week. Professional, efficient and very fairly priced, we'd have paid far more with a solicitor.

James & Sarah M., Redland, Bristol BS6

We're in our 70s and live in Westbury-on-Trym. Our children had been encouraging us to sort our Wills and LPAs for some time. Futura Planning visited us at home, were completely unhurried, and explained every option in plain English. Everything is now properly in order. Couldn't recommend more highly.

Robert & Patricia H., Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9

Common questions

Frequently asked questions about will writing in Bristol

A Will records what should happen to your assets after your death. Estate planning is broader, it includes your Will, but also covers Lasting Powers of Attorney, inheritance tax planning, and structuring assets to protect them during your lifetime. Many Bristol clients, particularly those in higher-value areas like Clifton, Redland and Westbury-on-Trym, benefit from considering both together in a single conversation.

Futura Planning charges from £225 for a single Will and from £375 for Mirror Wills for couples. Property Trust Wills start from £549. Will reviews and updates from £99. All fees are fixed and quoted upfront before any work begins, no hourly rates, no surprises at the end.

Yes, we cover all Bristol postcodes, from Clifton (BS8) and Redland (BS6) to Southville (BS3), Knowle (BS4), Easton (BS5), and Fishponds. We also cover areas just outside the city boundary such as Long Ashton, Pill, and Portishead. There is no extra charge for home visits anywhere within our service area.

It's an important consideration. With Clifton averaging £521,000 and detached homes across Bristol reaching £684,000, many families find their estate is larger than they'd realised once property is included. A Property Trust Will can protect your share of the family home from future care costs or a surviving partner's remarriage. We include a free estate planning consultation with every Will to explore what's most appropriate.

Yes, even if married, without a Will your estate is distributed under the Rules of Intestacy, which may not match your wishes. This is particularly important if you have children from a previous relationship, own property jointly, or want to leave specific gifts. Unmarried partners have no automatic inheritance rights under the Rules of Intestacy regardless of how long they have lived together.

Professional will writers typically charge significantly less than solicitors for straightforward Wills and LPAs, with fixed fees rather than hourly rates. We also visit you at home across all of Bristol, which most solicitors do not offer as standard. For complex contested estates or ongoing legal disputes, a solicitor remains the right choice, and we'll tell you honestly if that applies to your situation.

Yes, we offer online appointments via Microsoft Teams alongside our home visit service. Online appointments are popular with Bristol professionals who prefer to meet during a lunch break or after work. The same professional service, the same fixed fees, and the same documents, just virtually.

Absolutely, and we actively recommend it for Bristol clients. A Will and both types of LPA together give comprehensive protection: one for after your death, one for if you lose capacity during your lifetime. Setting everything up in a single appointment is the most efficient approach. See our Lasting Power of Attorney page or call us to discuss combining services.

Also thinking about a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Most Bristol clients who write a Will also benefit from putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, it's the most comprehensive way to protect both your estate and your personal wishes, done in a single home visit. We offer both types of LPA (Property & Financial Affairs, and Health & Welfare), including the full OPG submission and registration service. A fully registered pair of LPAs starts from £713 all in.

LPA Service Bristol

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Friendly, professional guidance across everything estate planning, always personal and always in plain English.

Online Wills

Personalised one-to-one advice over a video call. A cost-effective way to create a professionally drafted Will.

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Home Visit Wills

A trained professional meets you in the comfort of your own home to create your Will together.

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Lasting Power of Attorney

Give those you trust the legal power to act for you. We save you the paperwork and explain every term.

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Your Bristol family deserves to be protected.

More than half of UK adults don't have a valid Will. For Bristol homeowners, in Clifton, Redland, Westbury, Southville or anywhere across the city, getting yours in place is straightforward, affordable, and done from your own home.

Book an appointment Call 01934 442030

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