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If you die without leaving a will, your money and possessions won’t automatically go to those closest to you. The law will decide who gets what, not you, and this can cause distress for your loved ones. But a will correctly written and witnessed makes things clear-cut and conflict less likely. Best get your will done now with a name you can trust.
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One of our team of specialist paralegals. Each member of the team has undergone professional training in wills and powers of attorney. The team is supervised by a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
We are part of Which? Limited that is an unregulated organisation. The team is supervised by a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
You can start filling it out when you’re ready with our easy to use software.
We suggest you set aside around 1 hour to complete a document, although it can take less or more time, depending on the type of document you're creating and how much information you have to hand.
No, there isn't a time limit, you are very much in control of when you complete your documents. So you can start, then pause and come back when you are ready. But now you have purchased your documents, we suggest you complete them sooner rather than later.
If you bought a 'Self Service' document, it is now ready to be printed, signed and witnessed.
If you have chosen a document that includes a review, you can now submit it to our specialists by clicking 'Send for review' next to your document. They’ll review it and send you any feedback, guidance and suggestions. Then we’ll send you an email confirming the next steps.
We aim to complete the review in 10 working days. At busy times it might take slightly longer.
Yes. Log in to your account and go to the 'My documents’ section. Next to the document you want to be reviewed, click on 'Upgrade to legal review'.
You’ll need to pay the difference in the price between the two service levels.
This isn’t a service we offer. Here are some ways you can get your document certified.
With our review service, specialist paralegals go through your document with a fine-tooth comb to iron out errors and to make sure it’s legally compliant. When they’re 100% satisfied that it is, and once it’s been printed, signed and witnessed correctly, it will be legally binding.
The website is designed to work in all current versions of Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. If you do experience any technical difficulties, in the first instance try using an alternative browser. We recommend using Google Chrome.
Once your document has been reviewed, our specialists will return it to you with their feedback. You'll receive an email including the details.
If there are no issues, your document will be approved. Alternatively, our feedback could highlight some changes you may need to consider. When you've taken any action needed, send the document back to our specialists to approve by clicking 'Send for review'.
Once approved, you can then print your document by clicking 'Print' next to your document in the 'My documents' section of your account. It's really important to follow our guidance to make sure your document is signed and executed correctly.
We do not review documents once they have been signed and executed, as this is not part of our service.
No, all documents are completed within the same account. The person who created the account will be the person that fills in the details for all documents.
Mirror wills are usually made by married couples or civil partners. Normally, the first to die leaves their estate to the survivor. When the survivor dies, the estate passes to the beneficiaries (who are the same people in both wills).
A pair of wills is two wills made by two people with the flexibility to make them similar to each other or completely different.
In England & Wales, a will must be witnessed by two independent people over the age of 18. Your witnesses don’t need to know what’s in your will.
Witnesses cannot be:
If you have assets outside the UK, you can include them in your will. But we cannot guarantee that it will be accepted in the country where your assets are located.
We strongly suggest you take independent specialist advice about whether or not our service is likely to meet your needs.
We strongly suggest you take independent specialist advice about whether or not our service is likely to meet your needs.
Unfortunately not. If you’re a member of Which? and your membership includes access to our legal advice service, you can discuss inheritance tax with one of their expert lawyers. Please call 0117 911 8270 to make an appointment.
The government’s MoneyHelper service may also be able to help. Visit www.moneyhelper.org.uk to find out more.
You can pay online once you’ve added a document to your basket. We accept all major debit and credit cards and your payment is processed securely.
You are entitled to a refund within 14 days of purchase unless:
The easiest way to organise a refund is to log in to your account and send us a message via the 'Contact us' function.
We are only able to refund what you paid via the original method of payment.
Our specialist lawyers and paralegals have thought of everything to make it quick and easy for you.
Answer a few quick questions so we can tell you the type of will you must use.
Completing the right will is vital to having a legally binding will so we make sure we cover things like if you're married or not or have children.
Now you know the will you must use choose the service level that matches your needs.
From do it yourself self service to Premium where we review print and deliver your will to your door, there is a service level for everyone.
Go through our easy to use document creator, filling in your wishes, watching your will come to life as you type.
If you chose Review or Premium hit 'Send for review' once done and our specialists will review everything.
Once your will is ready, print your will, sign it following the instructions we send you, and store it somewhere safe.
If you chose our Premium service we will print it for you and deliver it to your home. You also get free registration with The National Wills Register, so your loved ones know where to find your will when the time comes.
If you die without leaving a will and naming executors, your estate will be dealt with by an administrator. There are strict laws about who can be one.
AssetsThe land, buildings, investments, savings and personal belongings (such as your car) which make up your estate.
B BeneficiaryA person who has something left to them in a will.
BequestThis is a gift in a will of a particular object or cash. If the gift is land or a building, it's called a 'devise' instead.
C Child/ChildrenIn a will, this means your biological and adopted children are younger than 18. It does not include stepchildren unless they’re specifically mentioned. A child is aged under 18.
Class of personsA group of people with a particular common link, such as 'all my grandchildren', or 'all my first cousins'.
CodicilA document you can create to change your existing will. This is usually a small change, like adding an executor or making a gift.
CohabiteeA person who lives with you, but is not married to or in a civil partnership with you.
ConfirmationIn Scotland, these are documents that authorise executors to deal with the estate. They are issued by the Sheriff court.
D DomicileThe Country that you consider to be your home, even if you live elsewhere and pay tax in another country.
E En ventre sa mereAn unborn baby. A legal term from French, meaning ‘a child within the mother's womb’.
EstateEverything owned by a person who has died. For inheritance tax purposes, your estate is made up of:
An estate with no inheritance tax to pay. Excepted estates are any that are worth less than £325,000, or that pass to a spouse, civil partner or a charity.
Executor(m)/ executrix(f)A personal representative you appoint in your will or codicil to deal with your estate after you die. They do things such as:
In Scotland, this is your personal representative if you die without a will or the executor you name cannot or will not carry out their duties. They are appointed by the Sheriff court.
Executor nominateIn Scotland, this is the name given to the personal representative you nominate in your will or codicil. The executor may have to apply for confirmation to show they have the legal authority to deal with your property.
F Free of taxYou can decide to make a gift in your will free of tax. This means that any inheritance tax on that gift is paid by the residuary estate – the money left after all bequests, legacies and debts have been paid.
G GuardianA person who would become responsible for your children if you died before they turned 18.
H Heritable propertyLand, buildings or interest in land or buildings.
I Inheritance tax (IHT)The tax paid on your estate if it’s worth more than a set amount, after various exemptions, reliefs and adjustments have been applied. For more information visit gov.uk
IntestateA person who dies without making a will.
IssueYour children and all generations that come from them – grandchildren, great grandchildren and so on.
J Joint tenantsIf you own your home with another person, you’re either joint tenants or tenants in common. If you’re joint tenants, you own the whole property together, rather than having separate stakes. This means that when one of you dies, the surviving partner becomes sole owner.
L LegacyA gift you leave in your will, such as a sum of money or an object.
Letters of administrationDocuments that authorise an administrator to deal with your affairs if you die without leaving a will and naming executors. They are issued by the Probate Registry.
Letters of administration with will annexedThe document issued by the Probate Registry to the administrator when there is a will but it does not contain a valid appointment of an executor.
M MinorA person under 18 years of age.
MoveablesPersonal belongings that can be moved, such as jewellery, furniture, wine, pictures, books, cash and investments.
P Personal representativeA general term for both administrators and executors.
Probate of the WillIn England & Wales or Northern Ireland, the authorisation that your executors can deal with your estate.
The court that deals with probate matters. The Principal Probate Registry is in London, with district registries in cities and some large towns.
ProvisionA clause in a Will.
R Residuary beneficiarySomeone who gets all or some of your estate’s residue – what is left of the estate after all debts, taxes and specific legacies have been paid (or a share of it).
ResidueWhat is left of the estate after all debts, taxes and specific legacies have been paid.
S Sheriff courtA court in Scotland that deals with confirmation – documents that authorise executors to deal with the estate. There is a Sheriff court in each district in Scotland.
SolventWhere the value of the assets exceeds any debts and liabilities.
Specific bequestsParticular items gifted in your Will. They may also be referred to as 'specific legacies'.
T Tenants in commonIf you own your home with another person, you’re either joint tenants or tenants in common. If you’re tenants in common, you each own a share of the property. When one of you dies, their share goes to the person nominated in their Will. If there is no Will, inheritance will be decided by the rules of intestacy.
Testator(m)/Testatrix(f)A person who makes a Will or Codicil.
Testamentary capacityWhen you make your Will, the law says you must have the mental capacity to understand:
A legal arrangement under which assets are looked after by trustees for beneficiaries as set out in a trust document or a Will.
TrusteeA person responsible for administering a trust.
W WitnessSomeone who signs a Will or Power of Attorney to confirm they have witnessed the testator or donor or attorney signing and dating.
We are Which? part of the Which? group, wholly owned by the Consumers' Association.
Completely independent
The unique thing about Which? is that we are completely independent. We have no owners, shareholders or government departments to answer to and you'll never see an advert in our magazines or on our websites.
This means we work entirely on behalf of you, the consumer, and nobody else – so you can rest assured that you're getting the very best advice available.
The Which? Group
As a not-for-profit charitable organisation, all the money we make from our commercial operations is used to support the activities of the Which? Group.
One of our team of specialist paralegals. Each member of the team has undergone professional training in wills and powers of attorney. The team is supervised by a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
We are part of Which? Limited that is an unregulated organisation. The team is supervised by a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
You can start filling it out when you’re ready with our easy to use software.
We suggest you set aside around 1 hour to complete a document, although it can take less or more time, depending on the type of document you're creating and how much information you have to hand.
No, there isn't a time limit, you are very much in control of when you complete your documents. So you can start, then pause and come back when you are ready. But now you have purchased your documents, we suggest you complete them sooner rather than later.
If you bought a 'Self Service' document, it is now ready to be printed, signed and witnessed.
If you have chosen a document that includes a review, you can now submit it to our specialists by clicking 'Send for review' next to your document. They’ll review it and send you any feedback, guidance and suggestions. Then we’ll send you an email confirming the next steps.
We aim to complete the review in 10 working days. At busy times it might take slightly longer.
Yes. Log in to your account and go to the 'My documents’ section. Next to the document you want to be reviewed, click on 'Upgrade to legal review'.
You’ll need to pay the difference in the price between the two service levels.
This isn’t a service we offer. Here are some ways you can get your document certified.
With our review service, specialist paralegals go through your document with a fine-tooth comb to iron out errors and to make sure it’s legally compliant. When they’re 100% satisfied that it is, and once it’s been printed, signed and witnessed correctly, it will be legally binding.
The website is designed to work in all current versions of Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. If you do experience any technical difficulties, in the first instance try using an alternative browser. We recommend using Google Chrome.
Once your document has been reviewed, our specialists will return it to you with their feedback. You'll receive an email including the details.
If there are no issues, your document will be approved. Alternatively, our feedback could highlight some changes you may need to consider. When you've taken any action needed, send the document back to our specialists to approve by clicking 'Send for review'.
Once approved, you can then print your document by clicking 'Print' next to your document in the 'My documents' section of your account. It's really important to follow our guidance to make sure your document is signed and executed correctly.
We do not review documents once they have been signed and executed, as this is not part of our service.
No, all documents are completed within the same account. The person who created the account will be the person that fills in the details for all documents.
Mirror wills are usually made by married couples or civil partners. Normally, the first to die leaves their estate to the survivor. When the survivor dies, the estate passes to the beneficiaries (who are the same people in both wills).
A pair of wills is two wills made by two people with the flexibility to make them similar to each other or completely different.
In England & Wales, a will must be witnessed by two independent people over the age of 18. Your witnesses don’t need to know what’s in your will.
Witnesses cannot be:
If you have assets outside the UK, you can include them in your will. But we cannot guarantee that it will be accepted in the country where your assets are located.
We strongly suggest you take independent specialist advice about whether or not our service is likely to meet your needs.
We strongly suggest you take independent specialist advice about whether or not our service is likely to meet your needs.
Unfortunately not. If you’re a member of Which? and your membership includes access to our legal advice service, you can discuss inheritance tax with one of their expert lawyers. Please call 0117 911 8270 to make an appointment.
The government’s MoneyHelper service may also be able to help. Visit www.moneyhelper.org.uk to find out more.
You can pay online once you’ve added a document to your basket. We accept all major debit and credit cards and your payment is processed securely.
You are entitled to a refund within 14 days of purchase unless:
The easiest way to organise a refund is to log in to your account and send us a message via the 'Contact us' function.
We are only able to refund what you paid via the original method of payment.
