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Start here if you are making a will for the first time. These guides explain what a will does, what it should cover, what it costs and how to be sure yours is legally valid in England and Wales.
Reviewed by the Estate Advisory Group editorial teamLegally reviewed: 13 August 2026Last updated: 13 August 2026
- Make a Will OnlineHow to make a will online, what the process involves, and how to make sure it is legally valid once signed.
- Online WillsA practical guide to online wills, covering validity, cost, and the situations where a solicitor is a better fit.
- Last Will and TestamentAn explanation of what a last will and testament is, its key contents, and how to make one that is legally valid.
- How to Make a WillA clear step-by-step explanation of how to make a will, from deciding on executors and beneficiaries to signing correctly.
- How Much Does a Will Cost?A breakdown of what wills typically cost, what drives the price up, and where online services fit in.
- Do I Need a Will?Who really needs a will, what happens under intestacy without one, and situations where a will matters most.
- Can I Write My Own Will?Whether you can legally write your own will, what it must contain, and the common mistakes that cause problems.
- Are Online Wills Legal?A clear answer on the legality of online wills, including the exact steps needed to make one valid.
- What Makes a Will Legally Valid?A detailed explanation of the legal requirements for a valid will under the Wills Act 1837.
- What Should I Put in My Will?The core building blocks every will needs, and the optional extras worth considering.
- What Should You Not Put in a Will?Some assets and wishes do not belong in a will, or can cause problems if included carelessly.
- What Information Do I Need to Make a Will?A checklist of the information to have ready before you start writing your will.
- How Long Does It Take to Make a Will?Most straightforward wills can be written in around ten minutes online, though signing takes extra planning.
- Can I Make a Will at Home?There is no legal requirement to visit a solicitor's office; a will can be written and signed at home.
- Online Will vs SolicitorHow online guided wills and solicitor-drafted wills compare on cost, speed and suitability.
- Is a DIY Will Legal?DIY wills are fully legal, provided the usual requirements for a valid will are met.
- Do I Need to Register My Will?Registration is not required by law; what matters is safe storage and telling your executors where it is.
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Other guidance
- Signing and witnessingHow to sign and witness a will correctly in England and Wales, who can act as a witness and the mistakes that stop a will taking effect.
- Executors and beneficiariesChoosing executors, naming beneficiaries, leaving property, money and possessions, and what happens to a gift if a beneficiary dies before you.
- Wills and familyWills for parents, married and unmarried couples, mirror wills, guardians, and how marriage, divorce and separation affect an existing will.
- Will guidesWhat happens if you die without a will, the intestacy rules, when to update a will, how to change one and whether you need a solicitor.
- Inheritance and giftsWho you can leave your estate to, leaving everything to one person, unequal shares between children, grandchildren, friends and the age children inherit.
- Property and willsWhat happens to a home when you die: joint tenants and tenants in common, leaving your share, mortgages, and whether an unmarried partner inherits.
- What happens when you dieWhat happens to bank accounts, joint accounts, pensions, ISAs and savings when someone dies, and how a will changes who ultimately benefits.
- Tax and estatesInheritance tax and wills explained: the nil rate band, residence nil rate band, spouse and charity exemptions, gifts and who pays the tax.
- Digital assetsWhat happens to your phone, email, social media, photos, online accounts and cryptocurrency when you die, and how to cover them in your will.
- Pets and willsWhat happens to your pet when you die, how to include a pet in your will, leaving money for their care and gifts to animal charities.
- Business ownersMaking a will if you own a business: company shares, sole trader businesses, partnership interests and what happens when an owner dies.
- Life eventsWhen to make or update a will: buying a home, moving in together, marriage, a new baby, travelling abroad, retirement and later life.
- Online willsMaking a will online in England and Wales: what it costs, fixed fee will writing, online versus DIY wills, and how quickly you can get one done.
- Gifts and wishesLeaving jewellery, cars, heirlooms and cash gifts in a will, giving different gifts to different people, and recording funeral and cremation wishes.
- Blended familiesWills for second marriages and blended families: stepchildren, children from a previous relationship, grandchildren and protecting a partner and children together.
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