Why an updateable will makes sense
A will is a snapshot, not a permanent record. Most UK wills are five-plus years out of date. Why an updateable will should be the default in 2026 - and when a one-off will is still the right call.
Insights & guides
Will-writing basics
Plain-English guides to getting started.
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? UK guide for 2026
A plain-English UK guide to Lasting Powers of Attorney - the two types, who can be an attorney, registration with the Office of the Public Guardian, costs and timing.
Codicil vs new will: when to amend, when to rewrite (UK 2026)
A UK guide to codicils - what they are, the legal formalities, when a codicil still makes sense, and why a fresh will is almost always cleaner in 2026.
What is a letter of wishes? UK guide for 2026
A UK guide to the letter of wishes - what it is, what to include (and what to leave out), how it interacts with a will and trusts, and why every will-maker should consider one.
Funeral instructions in a UK will: why a letter of wishes is usually better
A UK guide to recording funeral wishes - why a will is the wrong place, where to put them instead, prepaid plans, the executors' legal authority, and organ donation.
Mirror wills explained: the UK couple's most popular choice
A clear UK guide to mirror wills - what they are, when they're right (and wrong), how they differ from joint and mutual wills, and the spouse-invite process.
Families torn apart: real consequences of dying without a will
Composite illustrative scenarios showing the kinds of family conflicts that arise when someone dies without a will — and the simple fix that prevents them.
Losing mental capacity: why timing matters when writing a will
Why testamentary capacity is the deadline most people miss — what capacity means, how it is assessed, and what options remain if it has already been lost.
Fixed-fee wills vs hourly solicitor costs
Fixed-fee and hourly-rate will writing compared - typical 2026 prices, hidden costs, and how online wills change the picture.
Do I need a solicitor to make a will?
Whether you need a solicitor to make a will in the UK - the legal position, when one is genuinely worth it, and the modern alternatives.
Online vs face-to-face will writing: which is right for you?
A side-by-side comparison of online and traditional in-person will writing in the UK - cost, speed, validity, and when each route makes sense.
Guided will builders vs DIY templates
Online wills come in two flavours - templates and guided builders. Here's the honest difference, and which one fits which situation.