Faith-sensitive wills and estate planning
Islamic Wills Solicitors
We help Muslim clients prepare wills that reflect their wishes, family responsibilities and faith considerations while complying with the legal requirements of England and Wales.
Sharia-aware will drafting
English law validity checks
Guardianship and executor advice
Inheritance tax and estate planning considerations
Reviewed by Julie Ashley, Director & Solicitor. Last reviewed: May 2026.
Is an Islamic will legally valid in England and Wales?
An Islamic will can be legally valid if it meets the formal requirements of English law, including proper signing and witnessing.
Can I choose guardians for my children?
Yes. A will can appoint guardians and record your wishes for children, which is especially important for young families.
Can I leave gifts to charity?
Yes. Your will can include charitable gifts, subject to estate planning and inheritance considerations.
How we can help
Choose the service that most closely matches your situation. If you are unsure, speak to us and we will route your enquiry to the right team.
Islamic will drafting
Drafting a will that reflects your wishes, family circumstances and faith-sensitive distribution aims.
Executor and guardian advice
Choosing suitable executors and guardians, and explaining their responsibilities clearly.
Estate planning
Considering property, business assets, tax, trusts and practical estate administration issues.
Islamic wills advice for families across England and Wales
We provide sensitive, plain-English advice by phone, video call or in person, helping families put legally valid arrangements in place.
Respectful advice
We listen carefully and help translate your wishes into a legally effective document.
Private client expertise
Our wills and probate team understands estate administration, capacity, tax and family considerations.
Clear process
We explain what information we need, how signing works and how to keep your will under review.
Solicitor-led support
People you can put a name to.
Trust is easier when the service feels personal. Our team brings technical experience, clear communication and careful supervision to the matters we handle.
Julie Ashley
Director & Solicitor
Director at Gardner Champion with 39+ years' experience in conveyancing, wills, trusts & probate. Known for clear, client-focused advice guiding clients through property and estate matters.
View profile
Faizal Lunat
Solicitor
Solicitor at Gardner Champion, admitted in 2020 and focused on housing & property work.
View profile
Manjit Kaur
Director & Solicitor
Director at Gardner Champion, 13+ years of experience in Family, Immigration, Property and Private Client work. Bilingual English/Punjabi.
View profileClient reviews
Excellent service and responsive
Excellent service from Julie Ashley in what proved to be a very tricky, challenging and stressful sale and purchase. Julie was a calming and thoughtful communicator throughout the whole process, and very accessible and r...
Professional and efficient
Dealt with my employment tribunal case with professionalism and got me the result I was hoping for. Communication was excellent and they explained everything in terms I could understand.
Highly recommended
Have dealt with this firm for many years as a local estate agency owner and can recommend them very highly, particularly on the conveyancing side. Always professional.
Start your matter today
Tell us what you need and we will point you to the right team. For conveyancing, you can also start with a clear quote.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions clients often ask before getting started.
What makes an Islamic will different?
An Islamic will is prepared with faith-sensitive distribution wishes in mind, while still needing to comply with English law requirements for a valid will.
Can a solicitor advise on Sharia distribution?
We can help draft a legally valid will around your instructions and can work with your chosen religious adviser where specialist Sharia allocation guidance is needed.
Do married couples need separate wills?
Usually, yes. Each person should have their own will so their individual wishes, assets and family responsibilities are recorded clearly.
Related legal services
Build the right route through the site with connected services and trust pages.