Wills
Everything you need to know about writing and updating your will
Can AI Write Your Will? What to Know Before You Trust a Chatbot (2026)
Thinking of using ChatGPT to write your will? Here’s where AI genuinely helps, where it quietly fails, and how to get a valid UK will without overpaying.
8 min readHow to Make a Will in the UK: Complete Guide for 2026
Learn how to make a legally valid will in the UK. Covers what to include, witnessing requirements, costs, and common mistakes to avoid.
14 min readWhat Happens If You Die Without a Will in the UK?
Dying without a will means intestacy rules decide who inherits. Learn how this affects married couples, unmarried partners, children and more.
11 min readHow Much Does a Will Cost in the UK? 2026 Price Guide
Find out how much a will costs in 2026, from DIY kits to solicitor fees. Compare prices for simple wills, mirror wills, and complex estates.
11 min readMirror Wills for Couples: What They Are and When to Use Them
Learn what mirror wills are, how they work for married couples and partners, costs, and when you might need something more sophisticated.
10 min readChoosing Your Executors: Who Should Manage Your Estate?
Learn who should be an executor, what they do, how many to appoint, and common mistakes to avoid. Expert guide to choosing the right executors.
11 min readWriting a Will Without a Solicitor: Can You DIY Your Will?
Can you write your own will without a solicitor? Learn when DIY wills work, the risks involved, and how to make a valid will yourself if you choose to.
12 min readContesting a Will in the UK: Your Complete Guide
Can you contest a will? Learn the grounds for challenging a will in the UK, the legal process, time limits, costs, and chances of success.
11 min readWhen to Update Your Will: Life Events That Require Changes
Learn when you need to update your will. From marriage and divorce to new children and moving abroad, understand which life events require will changes.
8 min readCan I Leave Everything to My Partner If We're Not Married?
Unmarried and worried your partner will get nothing? Learn exactly what happens without a will, how to protect your partner, and the simple steps to fix it.
10 min readCan Someone Contest My Will After I Die?
Worried your will might be challenged? Learn who can contest a will, on what grounds, and exactly how to make your will as bulletproof as possible.
11 min readCan I Exclude Someone From My Will?
Want to leave someone out of your will? Learn whether you can legally exclude children, siblings, or others, and how to make it stick.
9 min readShould I Update My Will or Make a New One?
Wondering whether to amend your existing will or start fresh? Learn when a codicil works, when you need a new will, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
8 min readDo I Need a New Will After Getting Divorced?
Just divorced and wondering about your will? Learn exactly what happens to your existing will after divorce and why you need to update it immediately.
8 min readCan Someone With Dementia Sign a Will?
Can a person with dementia still make a valid will? Learn about mental capacity requirements, the legal test, and how to protect against challenges.
9 min readMy Children Don't Speak to Me — Do I Have to Leave Them Anything?
Estranged from your children? Learn whether you're legally required to leave them anything in your will and how to make your decision stick.
9 min readCan I Make a Joint Will With My Spouse?
Want one will for both of you? Learn about joint wills vs mirror wills, why solicitors rarely recommend joint wills, and what actually works for couples.
8 min readIs My Will Valid If It Wasn't Done by a Solicitor?
Worried your homemade will might not be legal? Learn what makes a will valid in the UK, common DIY mistakes, and when you should be concerned.
7 min readHow Much Does a Will Cost in the UK?
What should you pay for a will in 2024? Compare DIY, online, will writer, and solicitor costs. Plus how to know when to pay more.
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