Make a will with Co-op Legal Services
Put your wishes in writing, so the people you care about are looked after. We've partnered with Co-op Legal Services to help you make a will or a lasting power of attorney. You'll pay a fixed fee, agreed before any work starts.
Fixed-fee wills
Free will storage for life
Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
5% off for Members
Why make a will?
A will lets you decide who inherits your money, property and belongings when you die.
Without a will, legal rules called the rules of intestacy decide who inherits. These rules might not include everyone you think of as family, such as an unmarried partner or stepchildren.
Your will can also name who you'd like to look after your children if they're under 18, and who should deal with your estate.
Which will is right for you?
The right will depends on your circumstances, what you own and what you'd like your will to do.
| Type of will | Who it suits |
|---|---|
| Single will | One person, whether or not you're in a relationship |
| Mirror wills | Two people with similar wishes, usually a couple |
| Trust will | Anyone who wants more control over how and when someone inherits |
A trust will can help you provide for a vulnerable person or protect what you leave to children from a previous relationship. It can also let someone live in your home before it passes to someone else.
Ways to make your will
You can make your will in the way that suits you best:
- Online, with a follow-up call to answer your questions and finish your will
- By phone or video, with a will-writing specialist
You can also call Co-op Legal Services on 01543 421303. Lines are open 9am–7.15pm, Monday–Thursday, and 9am–6.15pm on Friday.
This service is available in England and Wales.
What to think about before you start
It helps to have a few decisions in mind, such as:
- who you'd like to inherit from you
- who you'd like to look after your children, if they're under 18
- whether you'd like to leave anything to charity
- who you'd like to deal with your estate, known as your executor
You'll also need the names and addresses of everyone you name in your will. If you haven't decided everything yet, your will writer can talk it through with you.
Set up a lasting power of attorney
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) lets someone you trust make decisions for you, if you're no longer able to.
There are two types. One covers your health and care. The other covers your property and money. You can set up one or both.
You can set up your LPA in two ways:
- Online, with a follow-up call from a legal specialist
- Fully advised, with a specialist who talks through your needs and explains your options
The price you're quoted is the price you pay
Co-op Legal Services charges a fixed fee and agrees it with you before any work starts. When you make your will with them, they'll store the original securely for free, for the rest of your life.
Member discount and rewards
Members get 5% off Co-op Legal Services' fee for a will or a fully advised lasting power of attorney. The discount doesn't cover costs paid to other organisations.
You'll also get a Member Pot reward when you make a will or a lasting power of attorney. T&Cs apply.
To get both, start through this page and quote your Membership number. The reward isn't available if you contact Co-op Legal Services directly.
Plan your funeral, too
If you'd like to plan your own funeral in advance, you can find out more about our funeral plans.