Will Guide

We offer a number of options to suit you and your needs – you can make a Will online, by post, or in person. We’ll advise you on the best way to structure it. 

Once it’s drafted and you’re happy with it, you and two witnesses will need to sign it in order to make it legal. Make a Will online.

Making a Will can cost very little with our online service. 

For more complex estates, you may require more tailored advice.

Every estate will be different but there are a number of things to bear in mind when writing your Will. These include:

• Who do you want to inherit your assets?
• Do you need to plan for inheritance tax?
• Do you have assets in different countries?
• Do you own, or co-own, a business?
• Do you need to provide for children from a previous marriage, whilst still providing for a current partner?
• Will your partner be able to stay in your home if you die?

It’s always best to involve a solicitor when you’re making or changing your Will. This will make sure your Will covers everything you need it to and that it’s legally binding. 

Leaving money to charity can benefit others and also reduce the amount of tax on your estate, meaning your family can get the most out of their inheritance. Find out how to leave money to a charity in your Will.

It’s not essential to have a solicitor but it is advisable. We can help you structure your Will in the best way to avoid paying too much tax and make sure your loved ones are provided for.

By using a solicitor, you can also be sure that your Will is valid and won’t be disregarded after your death.

We advise everyone to consider making a Will. If you have anything to pass on, you should make a Will.

You’re allowed to include or exclude whoever you like. However, to make sure your wishes are carried out, you should seek legal advice on how to structure your Will.

The executor is the person (or people) who administers your estate after your death. They’re in charge of paying any debts, collecting the value of the estate (i.e. selling property) and distributing the inheritance to beneficiaries.

If there’s any change in your circumstances it’s important to review your Will. This is especially the case for major life changes, such as:

• Marriage or divorce
• The birth of children or grandchildren
• Significant changes to your financial circumstances.

It’s especially important to review the terms of your Will if you divorce, as it won’t automatically be revoked and your ex-partner’s share could upset the rest of your estate. Make a Will online.

Having a Will is very important if you own all or part of a business. You can set out who would inherit your shares, who would take over the running of it day to day, and what should happen if your business partner wants to sell.

Making sure all the important information is easy to find can help make life easier for your loved ones when you pass away.

This includes details such as:

• Your personal information, such as national insurance number and date of birth
• Contact details for you next of kin and details of anyone you want to be notified of your death
• Where your Will and other important documents are
• Account details and passwords for online banking and other services
• Any specific instructions for your loved ones to follow.

When you make a Will it’s essential to have two independent people witness your signature. This is to confirm that it’s your signature on the document.

They will either be present when you sign the Will, or if you’ve already signed it, you just need to acknowledge to them that it’s your signature. They then sign the Will themselves.

This ensures the Will is legally binding and can be held up as valid if someone tries to make a claim against it.

Your witnesses have to be impartial and mustn’t stand to gain from the Will – this means your beneficiaries or their spouses cannot be witnesses. Read more about witnessing a Will.

Many people assume that getting divorced cancels out any Will they made during their marriage. This isn’t the case, and failing to update your Will following divorce could have serious consequences for your estate.