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.
Insights & guides
Will-writing basics
Plain-English guides to getting started.
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.
How to write a will from home (step-by-step)
A practical, step-by-step UK guide to writing a legally valid will from home - what to gather, how to draft, and how to sign it correctly.
What is a will and why is it important?
A plain-English overview of what a UK will is, what it covers, what it cannot do, and why every adult in England and Wales needs one in 2026.
Benefits of Building a Will
A will is one of the most important documents you can create. It gives you control over what happens to your money, property, possessions, and personal wishes after you pass away.
Solicitor vs online will service: which is right for you?
A fair comparison of solicitors and guided online will builders in 2026 — what each costs, how each works, and which estates suit which route.
Do I really need a will if I don't have many assets?
Why a UK will is about choices and dependents, not wealth - and the small list of cases where you might genuinely be able to skip one.
How Trusted Hands will writing works (step-by-step)
A clear walkthrough of how the Trusted Hands online will builder works, from the first free question through signing, storage, and updates.