Blake Lapthorn is pleased to announce that it has collaborated with Which? for the launch of its online Wills service.

Legal telephone advice line Which? Legal Service launched a Will creation and checking service in May 2009. The telephone support and Will checking is handled by specialist Wills solicitors at Blake Lapthorn from the firm's Private Client Services group. Which? Legal Service is responsible for the marketing, quality monitoring and administration of the service. The software is under licence from DPL and has been modified by Which? Legal Service, with support from Blake Lapthorn, to create a bespoke version for its customers.

Which? Wills uses a simple online questionnaire to create a Will tailored to people’s particular circumstances. The service is supported by telephone assistance, with qualified solicitors from Blake Lapthorn on hand to answer user queries throughout the process. After answering a few simple questions, those people with complex affairs are advised to seek advice from a solicitor. Once the questionnaire has been completed online, it is checked by a fully qualified solicitor. Customers receive written instructions for how to sign and execute the Will, as well as a jargon-free summary of the Will in plain English. Full instructions on how to comply with legal formalities and storage are also provided in a clear format.

The service is accessed via the Which? Legal Service website and costs £89 for a single Will and £129 for a mirror Will.

Steve Coyle, head of Which? Legal Service, says: “Too many people don’t have a Will - but not getting your affairs in order could cause chaos and financial worry for your family or dependents after you’ve gone. The Which? Wills service offers consumers a simple way to create their Will at an affordable price, with help and support from a name they trust. We are confident that Blake Lapthorn will offer users of our product a first class level of service with a personal touch."

James Antoniou, senior solicitor from Blake Lapthorn's Private Client Services group, commented: "We are delighted be able to offer this service in conjunction with Which?. We feel it is an easy-to-use and professional service that will be attractive to those people who require a cost-effective Will but without compromising quality."