About Us
Based in Letchworth Garden City, we are a local Will writing & estate planning business. Whilst most of our clients live in the local towns of Letchworth, Hitchin, Welwyn Garden City, Arlesey, Stotfold, Baldock, Biggleswade, Knebworth, Royston, Sandy, Luton or Stevenage, we also serve clients across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, North London and beyond.
The business is run by John Franklin who, prior to taking up Will writing full time, worked for 20 years in the public sector as a Chartered Public Finance Accountant. Please note that although John is not himself a solicitor and the business is not one which is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), John is a full member of the self-regulatory body the ‘Society of Will Writers’ (SWW) and an affiliate member of STEP (Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners), and has unlimited access to a team of highly skilled and experienced solicitors within the SWW technical team should he require it.
Greendrift Wills & Estates
Out of 5 stars
Overall rating out of 58 Google reviews
A big thank you to John Franklin for putting both myself and my partners Will in place . Mine was straight forward , but my partners was a bit more complex . With advice and johns knowledge, we both felt confident we had made the right decision. John is very professional in every way . He even visited our home on a Sunday to complete our Wills. I would definitely highly recommend him . First class service!.
John handled mine and my wife's wills and was courteous and professional throughout the process. I highly recommend his service. He was very knowledgeable about the whole process and was very patient for the numerous drafts we went through before settling on a final version.
We recently had our Wills prepared by John, and we couldn’t be more impressed with the service. He is professional, friendly, and incredibly patient, taking the time to understand our situation and explain everything clearly. His attention to detail and strong knowledge in his field gave us complete confidence throughout the process. John made the whole process smooth and straightforward from start to finish. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable will writer.
John provided a very friendly, professional and thorough service. He was patient throughout the whole process, responding quickly and efficiently to all my queries. Very highly recommended.
We used Greendrift Wills & Estates to write out our first wills after having our first child. John was great at explaining all parts we should consider and how they play out in practice. It was an especially nice touch having him visit our home to talk things through in detail. I’d definitely recommend using John, everything was taken care of swiftly and with care.
Highly professional and capable service, handled with compassion in difficult circumstances. Timely and professional communication throughout. Displayed flexibility and readiness to meet sudden and changing customer needs. Highly recommended.
John was very knowledgeable and thorough in his work. He updated my will in a very timely and professional manner and was a pleasure to work with. Jane London NW3
From the very start John was so willing and knowledgeable and professional about everything I needed to know. John went to long lengths to provide a speedy and accurate service. John came to see me at home and went to great lengths to get the job done quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend John for a kind honest and professional service.
Really good experience. John was knowledgeable and patient. We were able to discuss and revise our wills until we were both satisfied. 5/5 for us. We will be using John when we next revise our wills
John was incredibly helpful and supportive. He did an excellent job of explaining the will writing process to me, helping me to create a will that suitably captured my wishes. I would highly recommend.
John at Greendrift Wills was an excellent source of knowledge and guidance. He visited us at home and thoroughly explained all aspects of our will. He was also very patient with our changes and following up the process from beginning to completion.
The Society of Will Writers (SWW)
The Society of Will Writers (SWW) is the leading not-for-profit and self-regulatory body for professional Estate Planners, whose primary objectives, since its foundation in 1994, are the advancement, education and ethical standards within the Will writing profession. As a full member of the SWW, I follow a strict professional code of conduct as reassurance that I will operate with honesty and integrity, and I have;
- £5.0 million professional indemnity insurance
- Access to unlimited technical & legal advice from the Society’s legal team
- Ongoing professional training
- Monthly professional development and technical update meetings in St Albans with SWW colleagues from across the Herts & Beds region
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
After months of study and a gruelling 5-hour exam in November 2025 John Franklin has been awarded (with Merit) the prestigious STEP Advanced Certificate in Will preparation.
STEP is the leading representative and training body for solicitors, Will writers and other professionals across the globe who specialise in Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning. Holders of the STEP Advanced Certificate in Will preparation must abide by the STEP Will Writing Code, which is a set of ethical principles that operate for the benefit of clients to demonstrate openly the commitment of STEP members to transparency and client service.
If you are interested to read more, please click here for a guide to the STEP Will Writing Code