Home Visit Wills, LPA and Probate Solicitors in Bristol

We understand that visiting a solicitor’s office isn’t always possible. Whether you’re living with a serious illness, recovering from surgery, or caring for a loved one who can no longer travel easily, our home visit service brings expert legal advice directly to you.

At Lyons Solicitors, we offer a professional home visit service for Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), probate and other estate planning matters across Bristol, North and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. We’ll come to your home, hospital room, hospice, or care home at a time that suits you.

Speak to our home visit solicitors in Bristol

We’re happy to offer a free first consultation to answer your questions and help you understand your options before committing to anything.

To book a free initial consultation with one of our visiting solicitors, please get in touch with our teams in Chew Magna, Kingswood, or Westbury-on-Trym. You can call any of our offices or fill in the enquiry form on this page to request a call back.

When you should consider booking a home visit

A home visit may be the right choice if:

• You have a physical disability or medical condition that makes travel difficult
• You’ve recently had surgery, a hospital stay, or a serious diagnosis
• You’re a carer for someone who needs legal support but can’t leave home
• Your loved one is in a care home, hospice, or hospital ward
• You’d simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive matters in your own surroundings

You don’t need to be seriously ill to request a home visit. Many of our clients choose this option because it’s more convenient or because they’d prefer to have family members present without the logistics of travelling.

Legal matters we can handle during a home visit

Our solicitors are fully equipped to advise on and prepare a wide range of legal documents during a visit to you. All documents are drafted to the same standard as those prepared in our offices.

Writing or updating a Will at home

Making a Will is one of the most important things you can do to protect your family and your estate. During a home visit, we’ll discuss your wishes in detail and prepare a Will that reflects them accurately.

We can also help you update an existing Will, whether your circumstances have changed or you’ve recently married, divorced, or had children or grandchildren.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that gives someone you trust the authority to make decisions on your behalf if you lose capacity to do so yourself. There are two types:

• Property and Financial Affairs LPA: covers decisions about your bank accounts, property, bills, and investments
• Health and Welfare LPA: covers decisions about your medical treatment, living arrangements, and day-to-day care

Our solicitors will guide you through both types and handle the registration process with the Office of the Public Guardian. You can read more on our powers of attorney page.

Probate and estate administration

If you’ve recently been bereaved and are dealing with the administration of a loved one’s estate, we can visit you at home to discuss the probate process and take instructions at a pace that suits you. We can take on as much or as little of the administration as you need.

Trusts, Deeds of Variation and Inheritance Tax advice

We can advise you on setting up a trust to protect assets for future generations, as well as on Deeds of Variation, which allow beneficiaries to redirect inheritances after death. We also provide inheritance tax advice to help you plan in a way that minimises unnecessary tax. Our trusts service covers the full range of trust types and ongoing administration.

Living Wills (Advance Decisions)

A Living Will, also known as an Advance Decision, is a written statement of your preferences regarding medical treatment if you become unable to communicate your wishes. It can include decisions about life-sustaining treatment and resuscitation. We can prepare and explain this document clearly during a visit to you.

Mental capacity, vulnerability and safeguarding

When preparing legal documents such as Wills and LPAs, it’s essential that you have the mental capacity to understand and approve what you’re signing. Our solicitors are trained to assess capacity sensitively and to follow robust safeguarding procedures when visiting vulnerable clients.

We take care to ensure that no undue influence has been placed on you and that the document truly reflects your own wishes. Where there are concerns about capacity, we’ll let you know and advise on the appropriate next steps.

What to expect from a home visit with Lyons Solicitors

We’ll keep the process straightforward from start to finish:

1. Initial enquiry: Contact us by phone or via our enquiry form. We’ll ask a few brief questions to understand what you need.
2. Free first consultation: We’ll arrange a call or visit to discuss your situation at no charge.
3. Home visit: One of our experienced solicitors will visit you at a time convenient to you, with all necessary paperwork.
4. Preparation and review: We’ll draft the documents and go through them carefully with you before finalising.
5. Signing and witnessing: We’ll ensure everything is signed and witnessed correctly in accordance with legal requirements.

We’re always happy to communicate in the way that’s easiest for you, including telephone, video conferencing, and in-person visits.

Where we visit

We cover Bristol and the surrounding region, including:

• Kingswood, Hanham, Mangotsfield, Downend, and Fishponds
• Westbury-on-Trym, Henleaze, Stoke Bishop, and Clifton
• Chew Magna, the Chew Valley, and Keynsham
• The Bath fringe and other BS postcodes across Bristol, North and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire

We also visit hospitals, hospices, and care homes across the region. If you’re unsure whether we cover your area, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Fees for a home visit

Our home visit solicitors charge for their time on the same basis as an office appointment, with an additional fee to cover travel to your location. The total cost will depend on the nature of the work involved and the time required.

Full details of our charges are set out on our Wills, probate and LPA fees page. We’ll always confirm the cost clearly before any work begins.

Meet the solicitors who visit you

Our home visits are carried out by experienced members of our Wills, Trusts and Probate team.

Anna O’Hara is a Partner and Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) with particular expertise in Wills, LPAs, and estate planning, and is qualified as a member of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners (STEP). She and the wider team have extensive experience visiting clients across Bristol and the surrounding area, and will put you at ease from the very first contact.

Frequently asked questions

Do solicitors still do home visits?

Yes. At Lyons Solicitors, we regularly visit clients at home, in hospital, in hospices, and in care homes across Bristol and the wider region. It’s a routine part of our service for clients who find it difficult or impossible to travel to one of our offices.

How much does a solicitor home visit cost?

The cost of a home visit depends on the work involved, plus a travel fee. We’ll provide a clear estimate before we visit, so there are no surprises. You can find more information on our fees page.

Can you visit me in hospital or a care home?

Yes. We visit clients in hospitals, hospices, care homes, and nursing homes across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. Please let us know when you get in touch and we’ll arrange a suitable time.

How quickly can you arrange a home visit?

We’ll do our best to accommodate you as quickly as possible, particularly if you have an urgent need, such as a serious illness or an upcoming operation. Please call us to discuss your situation and we’ll arrange a visit at the earliest opportunity.

Will I have mental capacity to make a Will at home?

Our solicitors are trained to assess mental capacity before preparing any legal document. If you have any concerns about whether you or your loved one has the capacity to make a Will or LPA, we can discuss this with you in advance and advise you on the right approach.

Can my family be present during the home visit?

Family members are welcome to be present. However, there are times when our solicitor will need to speak with you privately, particularly to confirm that your instructions are your own and that no undue influence has been applied. We’ll handle this discreetly and with sensitivity.

What documents should I have ready for the visit?

It’s helpful to have the following ready if you can:

• Details of your assets (property, savings, investments, pensions)
• Names, addresses, and dates of birth for anyone you want to name in your Will or LPA
• Your existing Will, if you have one and want it reviewed
• Any previous LPA documents

Don’t worry if you don’t have everything to hand. Our solicitor will guide you through what’s needed.

Do you offer home visits outside Bristol?

Our primary coverage area is Bristol, North and North East Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. If you’re located on the fringes of this area, please get in touch, and we’ll let you know whether a visit is possible.

Arrange a home visit today

We’re happy to offer a free first consultation to help you understand your options and decide on the best next steps.

To book a free initial consultation with one of our home visit solicitors in Chew Magna, Kingswood, or Westbury-on-Trym, please get in touch today. You can call any of our offices directly or fill in the enquiry form on this page to request a call back.