Vicky The Will Writer

Vicky The Will Writer Helping families across the North East put clear plans in place with Wills, LPAs, Trusts and life insurance — calmly, clearly and without pressure.

While Spike Milligan famously ‘told you I was ill’ my dad didn’t tell us unfortunately. In retrospect, what we had thoug...
20/07/2026

While Spike Milligan famously ‘told you I was ill’ my dad didn’t tell us unfortunately. In retrospect, what we had thought was a bad back and general aged frailty over the last months was possibly hiding what he ended up being diagnosed with only a month before he died, severe heart failure. A month in hospital from living independently to not being here. Not as quick as some, but quick.

A month on I am still coming to terms with the reality, he never did. Every lucid conversation we had with him in hospital he wanted to know when he was going home, would he be able to drive again…. He was 87 so it shouldn’t have been shocking, yet it was. He seemed the most surprised of all.

The last two months have been reasonably foggy. Sorting through his things feels incredibly invasive. Organising funeral and wake. Learning all the things I’ve only theoretically talked about with clients up until this point. Professionally I’m learning loads.

What else I have discovered is the kindness of others. The generosity and offers of help from friends and colleagues, the absolute amazingness of my clients if I’ve needed to rearrange.

I am looking forward to 2 and a half weeks in one of my favourite places (France obvs) with my favourite people (Grays and Kemps). I’m looking forward to a bit more normality when I’m back, and catching up with those of you I’ve just not been in a place to catch up with. And I am going to write down everything I’ve learnt about the whole ‘death and everything after’ experience because it’s a bloomin’ minefield.

19/06/2026

Of course that’s why we are brilliant, and a league apart. We don’t charge for advice and conversations. You can have all the advice and walk away. Obviously it’s great when you don’t, but you pay for the product, the professional advice and time is all free. Bargain. (So if you see anything suggesting anything different from ‘us’ it’s not us).

Apologies: postponed. Due to serious illness within the family I wil be unable to offer this drop in. I will rearrange a...
01/06/2026

Apologies: postponed.

Due to serious illness within the family I wil be unable to offer this drop in. I will rearrange as soon as I can.

If you wish to contact me directly, my email is [email protected]

Delighted to be back in Heaton Community Centre next Tuesday (9th, 12-3pm) to answer any questions you might have about Wills, Trusts, estate planning, Lasting Power of Attorney.

Pop along if you have any questions at all. I know it feels like a minefield and my job is to make sure you feel as clued up and as empowered as you can feel.

You can book in using the QR code, or just turn up.

Free, impartial advice.

15/05/2026

I’ve taken a while to write a post because there’s been a few things swirling around my brain and I haven’t been able to articulate it all. Then this has just popped up in my feed and it’s prompted me.

I was lucky enough to see this incredible lady speak at Compassionate Gateshead in March. It was so moving it’s taken me a while to get my thought process together to talk about it.

She started with ‘hello, I’m Kathryn and I’m going to die’. She asked us to turn to our neighbour, say our name and then ‘I’m going to die’. It was unbearably moving. And incredibly important.

I talk about dying every day. I can seem a little blase about it. Most clients I have are healthy, the actual dying is going to happen ‘sometime’ and we can have a bit of a smile and a giggle during the appointment.

However I’ve had two clients in the last few months that haven’t got a lot of time. One was on minus days and I met her in hospital. One had been given months to live. Beautiful people with beautiful, loving families.

Talking about dying in those situations was the reality, not some distant thought. It was very emotional, for them, for me. I felt privileged to be allowed into their lives at such a time.

What it did drive home to me though was this.

Get all this death and worst case scenario thinking done while you’re well. When we can have a bit of a laugh. Because you don’t want me popping up by your hospital bed asking all these questions. Often, you don’t get that warning that you are going to die/get ill/have an accident.

Do that thinking now. Chat with your families now. Book in to get it sorted with me now. Then get on with living.

I truly do value all my clients. Clients are putting a lot of trust in someone when writing their Will: trust because t...
08/04/2026

I truly do value all my clients. Clients are putting a lot of trust in someone when writing their Will: trust because they are telling you about personal and financial situations; trust that you can advise you on the most appropriate course of action; trust that the documents you produce do what they say. It is really important to me that I understand my clients, listen to what they say (and sometimes what they do not say) to ensure that my advice is complete, impartial and useful.

30/03/2026

I had it again last week. ‘I don’t need a Will, I haven’t got anything to leave. It’s just me and my son.’

This is when my tummy does a nervous flip. How old is your son?
‘7.’
And who will look after him if you die?
‘Well I’ve spoken to my sister and she’s happy to.’
But it’s not legally down, in your Will. And if it’s not in your Will, social services will decide. And they may choose your sister, of course. But they may not. And quite frankly, as a mum, there is nothing that makes me quite as sick as the thought of social services deciding where my child may live, and having charge, even for 5 minutes.
So write a Will, get guardians put in place and allow my tummy to rest from its anxious knots.

04/03/2026

💡 Don’t Leave Your Future to Chance: Wills vs. LPA
I was watching Martin Lewis last night, and he dropped a massive wake-up call that we all need to hear. If you think you're sorted just because you have a Will, think again!

Here is the quick breakdown of what he said and why it matters now:

📜 The Will: For when you're gone
A Will is your voice after you pass away. It ensures your money, property, and possessions go to the people you choose. It also reduces probate time.

Without one: The government (Intestacy laws) decides who gets what—and it’s rarely what you’d want, plus the whole thing can take longer for everyone left behind in an already stressful time.

🛡️ Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA): For while you're here.
This is the one Martin says is arguably more important than a Will. An LPA gives someone you trust the legal authority to look after your affairs if you lose "mental capacity" (due to an accident, stroke, or dementia - and a reminder, you can lose capacity at any age).

The Myth: "My spouse/kids can just step in."

The Reality: They cannot automatically access your bank accounts or make medical decisions without this legal document. Without it, your family has to go through a long, expensive, and stressful court process.

🔑 The Bottom Line
A Will protects your legacy.

An LPA protects you while you’re still alive.

Martin’s advice? Get both. It’s not about being morbid; it’s about being prepared and making things easier for the people you love.



You know who to come to if you need either right?

Me...Vicky

[email protected]
07809 414855

Can you spot me? If you’d like to see the adult version of me to compare, then book in. Vicky@thewillguys.co.uk077094148...
19/02/2026

Can you spot me? If you’d like to see the adult version of me to compare, then book in.
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