W D S Associates Reviews 978

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Looking at 203 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the staff as helpful, knowledgeable, and professional, often praising their ability to explain complex matters clearly and put people at ease. The service provided is consistently described as excellent, with many appreciating the efficiency and the prompt response times to inquiries and requests. People also value the smooth user experience, particularly the convenience of home visits and the ease of communication. However, some customers also noted significant delays in receiving their wills, with some waiting up to five months. A few other people also felt that the customer service was poor, describing it as unhelpful and even rude, especially during stressful times.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As always, nothing but positive words to say about Lance. Being out of the country we generally communicate by email and it's never a long wait for a response. He's always able to answer all of our qu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sean came to our house for meeting which meant we were at ease and could also get any info he required. No risk of having to send via email at later date or have another call. Sean explained range... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sean from WDS Associates arrived promptly at our home within 5 minutes of the agreed time. There was a great deal of information to discuss regarding our Last Will & Testament, this took two hours. D... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used WSD Associates many years ago for will writing services so when wishing to update wills, contacted them again. Although no offices in Newcastle upon Tyne, they do have Associates who cover ou... See more

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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick Response

WDS responded quickly to my inquiry and kept me informed at all times.

July 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trustworthy company

Over many years, I and other family members have always been given excellent advice and service from WDS Associates. Debra is fantastic at giving us nudges about important things that otherwise we wouldn't have considered, and nothing is too much trouble for her. In our experience, WDS Associates are a trustworthy company, giving us peace of mind about our wills, and we have recommended them to many people.

July 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy

This was both quick and easy. Everything was explained and it took just minutes to complete

July 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

WDS Trust Department

WDS Trusts department are helpful and courteous. They are also quick to respond to my queries. Well done.

June 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Verification interview via WhatsApp

It was easy to book the WhatsApp verification call at a date and time that suited me. The call was on time and Abim explained the process. He verified our identity and ensured that forms had been completed correctly.

June 30, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ensure you do your research before using this company

Sadly my last review was taken down.
However to summarise, the service from this company in executing a relatively simple estate has been nothing short of incompetent, delay tactics and a lack of real communication about specifics. 23 months and account since probate was granted.
I would highly recommend anyone choosing to use this company to thoroughly investigate the company using google search.

June 28, 2025
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thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and I’m sad to learn it’s negative. I would like to look into this further and establish what has happened. If you can call me on 01179151863 I would like to better understand your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick response

Responded to my e mails very quickly and have always had a good service from this Company.

June 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tim & Steph

Met Swayze this morning and he offered some good advice and introduced products that we had not thought of. No pressure which was nice and has given us plenty of time to discuss with family before making the final decisions. Thanks

June 24, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid

So many grave concerns with this company who visited my elderly relative at home in autumn 2024. It has now come to light that they gave her poor and inaccurate legal advice, dismissed her concerns when drawing up legal documents for her and charged her a sum far, far in excess of anything reasonable, which she paid at the home visit, without giving her any written breakdown of fees. She has now cancelled her business with them and taken her business to a solicitor.
Unlike solicitors, will writing companies such as WDS are not regulated.
My advice is to avoid any involvement with this company at all costs.

June 3, 2025
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Thank you for supplying your information through Trustpilot, I will be taking care of your case and looking into your concerns for you. I have just sent you an email if you can respond at your earliest convenience for me to resolve any issues you have.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful phone call.

Kath was very helpful in finding a ‘lost’ annual payment which I had set up by standing order in my banking app and had actually been paid. I hadn’t realised I needed to send a paper copy too as I didn’t have one. All sorted now and was prompt in calling back when it was resolved.

June 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great advice and service

Great advice and service
We met Lance from WDS Associates in person for a meeting to amend an existing power of attorney. He was amazing and explained everything very clearly to us. Lance was professional and made us feel at ease, he answered all our questions big or small. I would thoroughly recommend Lance Verallo to friends, family.

May 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ID verification with Abim

Just had my ID verification with Abim. Very quick and easy. Organised for a time that worked for me.

June 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

WDS Verification

Abim was very helpful in explaining the requirements of the verification process. Taking time to make sure all understood and the actions were completed correctly.

May 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Signing paper work made easy

Abim made signing our papers and easy straight forward experience..explaining all the paper work and next steps putting us at ease

May 21, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Went to sign a will

Went to sign a will, very polite & helpful solicitor, Abim, who talked us through everything, the experience was quick & smooth.
& Left us with peace of mind.

May 21, 2025
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