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 readWillsCan AI Write Your Will? What to Know Before You Trust a Chatbot (2026)
8 min readWillsHow to Make a Will in the UK: Complete Guide for 2026
14 min readWillsWhat Happens If You Die Without a Will in the UK?
11 min readWillsHow Much Does a Will Cost in the UK? 2026 Price Guide
11 min readWillsMirror Wills for Couples: What They Are and When to Use Them
10 min readWillsChoosing Your Executors: Who Should Manage Your Estate?
11 min readWillsWriting a Will Without a Solicitor: Can You DIY Your Will?
12 min readWillsContesting a Will in the UK: Your Complete Guide
11 min readWillsWhen to Update Your Will: Life Events That Require Changes
8 min readEstate PlanningEstate Planning Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Protecting Your Family
13 min readEstate PlanningEstate Planning for Blended Families: Protecting Everyone You Love
13 min readEstate PlanningEstate Planning for Young Families: Protecting Your Children
10 min readEstate PlanningWhat Happens to My House If I Go Into a Care Home?
12 min readWillsCan I Leave Everything to My Partner If We're Not Married?
10 min readWillsCan Someone Contest My Will After I Die?
11 min readEstate PlanningWhat Happens If Both Parents Die at the Same Time?
10 min readWillsCan I Exclude Someone From My Will?
9 min readWillsShould I Update My Will or Make a New One?
8 min readWillsDo I Need a New Will After Getting Divorced?
8 min readWillsCan Someone With Dementia Sign a Will?
9 min readEstate PlanningCan My Ex Get My House If I Die?
8 min readWillsMy Children Don't Speak to Me — Do I Have to Leave Them Anything?
9 min readEstate PlanningCan I Stop My House Being Sold to Pay for Care?
10 min readWillsCan I Make a Joint Will With My Spouse?
8 min readEstate PlanningHow Do I Avoid Inheritance Tax Legally?
11 min readEstate PlanningWe Live Together — Does My Partner Have Any Rights If I Die?
8 min readWillsIs My Will Valid If It Wasn't Done by a Solicitor?
7 min readEstate PlanningDo Stepchildren Have a Right to Inherit?
8 min readWillsHow Much Does a Will Cost in the UK?
7 min readEstate PlanningCan I Put My House in Trust for My Children?
9 min readEstate PlanningCan I Leave Money Directly to My Grandchildren?
8 min readEstate PlanningWhat Happens to My Pension When I Die?
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