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Our will writing and power of attorney services
Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
We can help you
Making a will or setting up a power of attorney can feel daunting. So, we’re here to guide you and provide the support you need, every step of the way.
Bank of Scotland will writing and power of attorney services are provided by Brodies LLP if you permanently live in Scotland.
Get started with a step-by-step guide
We’ve picked a top legal firm, Brodies LLP, to help us with our services. We’ll take you through five easy steps. Together, we’ll look at ways to protect your future, assets, and loved ones.
Our services
Every person and situation is different. So, we take a personal approach, whether you want our will writing service, power of attorney, or both.
Experienced legal professionals are on hand to draft and witness your documents. They can also certify your mental capacity when setting up a power of attorney.
You’ll need to appoint at least one executor in your will. This person will manage your estate after your death. We provide professional executor services through Lloyds who are part of the same family as Bank of Scotland.
You can trust us to handle your financial and legal matters with care, expertise and fairness.
Do you live in Scotland?
Get started in 5 steps to write your will with Bank of Scotland.
Do you live in England and Wales?
Our will writing service isn’t suitable if you live in England and Wales but our partners at Lloyds can help.
Writing your will
There are different types of will. Choose the one that suits your circumstances.
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This is for when you want your loved ones, friends, or charities to benefit from your assets. They can gain without receiving everything directly.
Prices start from £441 for a standard trust will or £630 for a discretionary trust will.
Pricing for a trust will:
Standard trust will
How
Single
Mirror
How
Online
Single
£441
Mirror
£558
How
By post
Single
£504
Mirror
£630
How
By phone
Single
£558
Mirror
£702
How
Face to face
Single
£576
Mirror
£765
Discretionary trust will
How
Single
Mirror
How
Online
Single
£630
Mirror
£873
How
By post
Single
£693
Mirror
£945
How
By phone
Single
£693
Mirror
£1,008
How
Face to face
Single
£765
Mirror
£1,080
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A letter of wishes can clarify your decisions. This is especially helpful if your will is complex.
Your executors can refer to it when they manage your estate in the future.
You can discuss and decide on this option with your legal adviser during your appointment.
Prices start from £270.
Pricing for a letter of wishes to accompany a will:
How
Single
Mirror
How
All channels
Single
£270
Mirror
£324
This applies when your situation is simple.
You have few assets, and you don't own a business.
Prices start from £189.
Pricing for a standard will:
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How |
Single |
Mirror |
|---|---|---|
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How Online |
Single £189 |
Mirror £288 |
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How By post |
Single £315 |
Mirror £405 |
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How By phone |
Single £396 |
Mirror £504 |
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How Face to face |
Single £477 |
Mirror £549 |
If you already have a will, but would like to make some changes
You may be able to use a codicil to make a minor change to your will.
A codicil is a separate legal document that changes the terms of your existing will. We’ll need you to send us a copy of the original will by post. Please include any existing codicils.
We can't offer this service online.
Just remember, if you request a codicil, the wording and terms of your original will stay. They won't get removed. After your death, relevant parties can still view the full terms and wording of your original will. Often, it’s better to write a new will.
To discuss your options and find the best solution for your needs, call us on 0330 053 9175. We’re available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Costs to set up a codicil
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How |
Single |
Mirror |
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How By post |
Single £252 |
Mirror £324 |
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How By phone |
Single £316.80 |
Mirror £403.20 |
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How Face to face |
Single £381.60 |
Mirror £439.20 |
Setting up a power of attorney
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document. It lets you choose one or more trusted individuals to make decisions for you.
You might need this if you can't make decisions yourself. This situation could arise if you lose mental capacity or if you're unwell or injured.
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A welfare power of attorney is important if you lose capacity. This legal document gives power to someone you trust.
The person can make decisions for you and handle health and personal welfare matters on your behalf.
Prices start from £378.
Pricing for a welfare power of attorney
How
Single
Mirror
How
Online
Single
£378
Mirror
£504
How
By post
Single
£639
Mirror
£765
How
By phone
Single
£765
Mirror
£891
How
Face to face
Single
£954
Mirror
£1,017
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A combined power of attorney includes both a continuing and welfare power of attorney.
Prices start from £477.
Pricing for a combined power of attorney
How
Single
Mirror
How
Online
Single
£477
Mirror
£702
How
By post
Single
£855
Mirror
£954
How
By phone
Single
£855
Mirror
£1,080
How
Face to face
Single
£1,053
Mirror
£1,206
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This can accompany your power of attorney to support your decisions and guide your attorneys.
You can discuss and decide on this option with your legal adviser during your appointment.
Prices start from £270.
How
Single
Mirror
How
All options
Single
£270
Mirror
£324
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A living will allows you to express your wishes regarding medical treatment if you can’t communicate your own decisions.
This is important if you don't want potentially life-sustaining treatments. It lays out your wishes, such as limiting medical treatment or keeping you comfortable and free from pain.
Prices start from £351.
How
Single
Mirror
How
All options
Single
£351
Mirror
£438
This legal document gives powers to a person or persons you trust to manage your money and, or property on your behalf.
Prices start from £378.
Prices for continuing power of attorney
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How |
Single |
Mirror |
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How Online |
Single £378 |
Mirror £504 |
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How By post |
Single £639 |
Mirror £765 |
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How By phone |
Single £765 |
Mirror £891 |
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How Face to face |
Single £954 |
Mirror £1,017 |
All our power of attorney (POA) options include:
- guidance and advice from a legal professional
- certification of mental capacity
- professional witnessing of the power of attorney document or documents
- registration of power of attorney with the Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland) on your behalf
- free secure storage of the documentation.
A power of attorney is only valid once it has been registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) in Scotland.
A fee for each power of attorney is payable to the OPG. We don't include this fee in our pricing.
You can see what the fees are on the Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland) website.
This doesn’t apply to a living will.
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