Why Birmingham Residents Are Choosing Online Wills

Birmingham is the beating heart of the West Midlands. With busy workdays, long commutes along the A38 or Cross-City line, and family life to juggle, finding time for a solicitor’s office visit can feel impossible. Yet putting off a will can leave loved ones facing costly probate fees—often over £3,000—and months of uncertainty.

Kinta lets you sort it today. Our online service asks the same straightforward questions a local solicitor would, but you answer on your phone or laptop whenever it suits you.

Protect valuable Birmingham property. House prices in areas like Harborne, Moseley and Sutton Coldfield continue to rise, easily pushing an estate above the current inheritance-tax threshold. A clear will lets you use tax-free allowances so more stays with your family.

Speed up probate at the Birmingham District Probate Registry. When instructions are crystal-clear, executors obtain the grant faster, releasing funds sooner and cutting stress for everyone.

Cover every corner of the West Midlands. Whether you live in Solihull, Dudley, Wolverhampton or right in the city centre, your Kinta will is fully valid across England and Wales. Move house? Log back in and update it for free.

No jargon, no hidden extras. Traditional will writers often upsell storage or charge for each change. Kinta’s £20 fee includes unlimited updates and secure cloud storage for life. Your PDF is ready to download the moment you finish.

UK-based support when you need it. Our team is on hand by phone, chat or email. Unsure about guardianship, trusts or gifts to charity? Just ask.

What to have ready: names of your executors, any guardians for children, and how you’d like to divide your home, savings and personal items. Most customers finish in less than a lunch break.

Ready to protect what matters? Click “Start Your Will,” answer the guided questions, then print and sign in front of two witnesses. That’s it—your wishes are locked in, and your family avoids the guesswork that follows an unexpected loss.

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The Hidden Cost of Doing Nothing

Most people think writing a will is something you tackle "one day"—after the kitchen’s renovated, the loft is converted, or the kids are finally sleeping through the night. But here’s the hard truth: every month you wait, the price of sorting things out later creeps up. In England and Wales, the average probate bill now runs between £3,000 and £5,000 once court fees, solicitors, and paperwork are added up.1  That is money your family could be using for school fees, mortgage payments, or even just keeping the lights on.

Why the Bill Blows Up

1. Extra Legal Fees – Without clear instructions, solicitors spend hours piecing your estate together. Those billable hours add up fast.
2. Unclaimed Assets – Bank accounts, pensions, or premium bonds can get locked in limbo. Each letter, phone call, and legal chase costs more.
3. Family Disputes – Sadly, even the closest families can disagree. Mediation and court appearances don’t come cheap.
4. Probate Delays – The longer probate drags on, the more interest, penalties, and storage fees pile up on unpaid accounts and property.

The 15‑Minute Fix

Writing a will with Kinta takes less than 15 minutes, costs a fraction of a single solicitor’s hour, and gives crystal‑clear instructions that keep fees low and families calm. You answer a short set of plain‑English questions; we generate a legally binding, solicitor‑approved document—ready to print, sign, and store.

What You Save (Beyond the Money)

• Time – Probate can stretch 9 – 12 months without a will. With one in place, it often wraps up in as little as 6 weeks.
• Stress – No guessing games about who gets the house or looks after the dog. Your wishes are written in black and white.
• Relationships – Clear instructions mean fewer arguments, fewer hidden resentments, and far fewer awkward Christmas dinners.

Statistic You Should Know: According to the Office for National Statistics, 56 % of UK adults still don’t have a valid will.2  Of those estates that go to probate without one, nearly a quarter end up in a dispute that costs the family over £10,000 in combined fees and lost value.

The Simple Choice

A will isn’t just a piece of paper—it’s a cost‑saving plan, a relationship preserver, and a sleep‑easier‑at‑night guarantee. Skip the probate price tag and give your loved ones the gift of clarity.