Why write a will

Guides on why write a will. Free, practical advice for England and Wales.

6 guides

How to Choose a Guardian for Your Children

If both parents die while the children are under 18, a guardian named in your will decides who raises them. Here is how to choose one and make it count.

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Business Owners and Wills: What You Need to Know

If you own a company, a share of a business, or a trading business with assets, a standard will is not enough. Here is what is at stake and when to see a solicitor.

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Wills for Blended Families and Stepchildren

The standard "everything to my partner" will can quietly disinherit children from a previous relationship. Here is why blended families need more care, and usually a solicitor.

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Do I Need a Will If I'm Young and Healthy?

Most people who do not have a will say they will make one eventually. The case for doing it now is not about being morbid — it is about what happens to the people you care about if you do not.

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Do I Need a Will If I Don't Own Property?

Not owning a house does not mean you have nothing to leave. Savings, personal possessions, a car, and digital assets are all part of your estate — and without a will, none of them go where you might expect.

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

If you die without a will in the UK, the rules of intestacy decide who gets what. It might not be who you'd choose.

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