Whenever there is a significant family event (think: marriage, divorce, remarriage, birth of child, adoption, etc.) then that is the perfect time to make a will. Too often a beneficiary on a will for a very valuable family home that the deceased no longer has a relationship with, but unfortunately, they forgot to review their will - and unfortunately, they are typically final, despite the true intention of the deceased. This can cause much heartbreak and financial stress for the surviving loved ones. As such, review your will if you have not, but especially when there is a significant life event.

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On average, it costs around £150 to write a will in the UK. The cost of creating a will online here at Willsandlawyer.co.uk will only cost £59, which will save you, on average, over £90. You can sign up and start writing your will for free. You only need to pay when you’re finished and ready for your will to be checked by lawyers.

To make your will legally binding you need to make sure both you and two witnesses have signed it while in each other’s physical presence. It’s essential that both witnesses watch you sign your will at the same time, then also add their own details and signatures. This ensures that, if your will is ever contested in the future, your witnesses can testify that they watched you sign your will.

An executor of a will is somebody you nominate to carry out the wishes left in your will. They could be a friend, family member or a professional. The most important thing is that they feel both comfortable and confident administering your estate.
When you write a will with our online will service, appointing your executors is easy. Whether you choose friends, family, or a combination of both, you can do so in just a few moments.