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Alex

Wills & Estate Planning Writer

Specialism: Wills & Estate Planning

Alex writes our guides on wills and everyday estate planning, turning complex rules into plain English so families can make confident decisions. Every guide is researched and checked against current gov.uk and HMRC guidance.

Credentials

  • Specialist estate-planning writer
  • Guides checked against current gov.uk & HMRC guidance

Guides by Alex

Estate Planning

Your Digital Legacy: What Happens to Your Online Life When You Die (2026)

10 min read
Wills

Can AI Write Your Will? What to Know Before You Trust a Chatbot (2026)

8 min read
Wills

How to Make a Will in the UK: Complete Guide for 2026

14 min read
Wills

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in the UK?

11 min read
Wills

How Much Does a Will Cost in the UK? 2026 Price Guide

11 min read
Wills

Mirror Wills for Couples: What They Are and When to Use Them

10 min read
Wills

Choosing Your Executors: Who Should Manage Your Estate?

11 min read
Wills

Writing a Will Without a Solicitor: Can You DIY Your Will?

12 min read
Wills

Contesting a Will in the UK: Your Complete Guide

11 min read
Wills

When to Update Your Will: Life Events That Require Changes

8 min read
Estate Planning

Estate Planning Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Protecting Your Family

13 min read
Estate Planning

Estate Planning for Blended Families: Protecting Everyone You Love

13 min read
Estate Planning

Estate Planning for Young Families: Protecting Your Children

10 min read
Estate Planning

What Happens to My House If I Go Into a Care Home?

12 min read
Wills

Can I Leave Everything to My Partner If We're Not Married?

10 min read
Wills

Can Someone Contest My Will After I Die?

11 min read
Estate Planning

What Happens If Both Parents Die at the Same Time?

10 min read
Wills

Can I Exclude Someone From My Will?

9 min read
Wills

Should I Update My Will or Make a New One?

8 min read
Wills

Do I Need a New Will After Getting Divorced?

8 min read
Wills

Can Someone With Dementia Sign a Will?

9 min read
Estate Planning

Can My Ex Get My House If I Die?

8 min read
Wills

My Children Don't Speak to Me — Do I Have to Leave Them Anything?

9 min read
Estate Planning

Can I Stop My House Being Sold to Pay for Care?

10 min read
Wills

Can I Make a Joint Will With My Spouse?

8 min read
Estate Planning

How Do I Avoid Inheritance Tax Legally?

11 min read
Estate Planning

We Live Together — Does My Partner Have Any Rights If I Die?

8 min read
Wills

Is My Will Valid If It Wasn't Done by a Solicitor?

7 min read
Estate Planning

Do Stepchildren Have a Right to Inherit?

8 min read
Wills

How Much Does a Will Cost in the UK?

7 min read
Estate Planning

Can I Put My House in Trust for My Children?

9 min read
Estate Planning

Can I Leave Money Directly to My Grandchildren?

8 min read
Estate Planning

What Happens to My Pension When I Die?

8 min read
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