Witness Requirements for Wills UK 2026
WILLS: DEEP GUIDE UK adults making a will need to get the witnessing right, because the witnessing rules are where many wills
Will Writing Cost UK 2026
WILLS: DEEP GUIDE UK adults planning a will want to understand what it costs and what drives the price. This guide explains
Updating a Will UK 2026: Codicils Explained
WILLS: DEEP GUIDE UK adults whose circumstances change after making a will need to know how to update it correctly, because an
Mirror Wills UK 2026
WILLS: DEEP GUIDE UK couples often make mirror wills, two near-identical wills that reflect each other, but many do not realise
Intestacy Rules UK 2026
WILLS: DEEP GUIDE UK adults without a will, and families dealing with a relative who died without one, need to understand the
Inheritance Tax and Wills UK 2026
WILLS: DEEP GUIDE UK adults with an estate approaching the inheritance tax thresholds need to understand how a will interacts with the
How to Write a Will UK 2026
WILLS: DEEP GUIDE UK adults who want to control how their estate passes on death need a valid will, and the rules
DIY Wills UK 2026: Risks and Rules
WILLS: DEEP GUIDE UK adults considering a do-it-yourself will need to know that it is legal but carries real risk
UK Wills: The Complete Guide
A UK will sets out how assets pass on death and names executors to administer the estate. Without a will, intestacy rules apply, which often produce outcomes the deceased would not have chosen. Wills should be reviewed after marriage, divorce, having children, and major asset changes.
UK Will Witnesses and Validity Rules
A UK will must be signed by the testator in the presence of two independent witnesses, who must also sign in the testator's presence. Beneficiary witnesses (or their spouses) invalidate the gift to the beneficiary but not the rest of the will. Improper execution can invalidate the entire
UK Will Disputes and Contesting Process
UK wills can be contested on several grounds: lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, want of knowledge and approval, improper execution, or claims for reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance Act 1975. Time limits and procedural requirements apply. Most
UK Online vs Solicitor Wills Compared
Online will services cost less (typically GBP 30 to GBP 100) and suit simple estates with standard provisions. Solicitor-drafted wills cost more (typically GBP 150 to GBP 400 for standard wills) but include legal advice and are typically appropriate for more complex estates, blended
UK Mirror Wills vs Mutual Wills Compared
Mirror wills are two identical wills made by a couple, each leaving everything to the other and then to chosen beneficiaries. Each can be changed independently after the first death. Mutual wills include a binding agreement not to change after the first death, enforced as a trust on the
UK Lasting Power of Attorney vs Will Compared
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and a will address different stages of life. An LPA gives chosen attorneys authority to make decisions if the donor loses mental capacity during their lifetime. A will sets out how assets pass on death and names executors to administer the estate. Both
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