Lost Your Will or Legal Documents? We Can Help

If you’re unsure where your Will, Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), or other important legal documents are, you’re not alone.

Many files go missing or get stuck with solicitors who’ve closed. Winn Solicitors can help you recover, replace or securely transfer your documents quickly and with no hassle.

Why Choose Winn Solicitors for Wills & Lasting Power of Attorney?

As a trusted local solicitor with a dedicated Wills, Probate and Trusts team, we can help you recover or transfer your documents even if your previous firm has closed. We can assist with:

Lost or missing Wills

Misplaced Lasting Power of Attorney

Probate files that are no longer accessible

Documents held by a solicitor that has closed

Transferring your Will or Lasting Power of Attorney to a new solicitor

Creating or updating a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney

Special Offers for New Clients

To support those affected by lost documents or solicitor closures, we’re offering:

Free secure Will storage & complimentary 20 minute review

For all new clients transferring an existing Will

or Lasting Power of Attorney to Winn Solicitors

10% discount on:
  • Updating an existing Will
  • Creating a new Will
  • Creating or updating a Lasting Power of Attorney

These offers help you get your affairs back in order quickly with clear pricing and trusted legal support.

Rebecca Harbron Gray

Head of Wills, Probate & Trusts

Why Choose Winn Solicitors for Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney & Probate?

For more than 23 years, Winn Solicitors has been a trusted North East provider. Known as one of the UK’s leading accident management firms, we are now expanding to offer comprehensive legal services, including Wills, Probate and Trusts.

You benefit from:

  • A long-standing, well-established local firm
  • Clear communication and transparent pricing
  • Secure document storage
  • Dedicated specialists in Wills & Probate
  • Convenient access for clients across Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Lost documents? What happens next?

If your Will or Lasting Power of Attorney paperwork is missing, our team will guide you through the process step-by-step:

  1. We check your previous solicitor’s status
  2. If they have closed or merged, we help locate where files were transferred.
  3. We request copies or request release of your documents
  4. Our team manages all communication on your behalf.
  5. If your Will cannot be recovered
  6. We advise on next steps, including replacing the document at discounted rates.
  7. We store your documents securely
  8. Free of charge if you transfer them to us.

The process is quick, stress-free and handled entirely by our Wills & Probate specialists.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I’ve lost my Will?

We can help locate it by contacting former solicitors, storage providers or relevant authorities. If it cannot be found, we can assist you with drafting a new one.

What if my solicitor has closed down?

Many people are affected by local mergers and closures. We track where your files were transferred and arrange for them to be released to us.

Can I transfer my existing Will or Lasting Power of Attorney to Winn Solicitors?

Yes, and document storage is free for transferred files with our special offer.

Do you offer home appointments?

Yes, in certain cases we can arrange home visits within Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.

Do I need to update my Will?

If it’s more than 5 years old, or your circumstances have changed, an update is recommended. Our 10% discount applies.

I had an urgent problem. Rebecca Harbron Gray dealt with it within hours, much to my relief. It is so reassuring to know that someone is so willing to help, and so speedily, when requested. Excellent, professional, proactive service, greatly appreciated.

Mike Turner, Trustpilot Review

I recently needed to update my will and have to say i was not looking forward to this but Nicola was so helpful and understanding and helped me through each step.

I have to say it was also a very swift service and would definitely recommend Winn Solicitors.

Emma Lythe, Trustpilot Review

Rebecca from Wills and Probate was the ultimate professional: polite, considerate and efficient when dealing with sensitive family issues.

Josie K, Trustpilot Review

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