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.
Insights & guides
Will-writing basics
Plain-English guides to getting started.
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.
Will vs Lasting Power of Attorney: the difference (and why you need both)
A clear UK guide to the difference between a will and an LPA - what each covers, why you need both, and the gap each one leaves when the other is missing.
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.
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.
Joint wills vs mirror wills: which is right for UK couples?
A UK guide comparing joint wills (one document, two signatures) with mirror wills (two separate matching documents) - and why mirror wills are now the standard choice.
Can I write my own will? Is it legal in the UK?
Yes, writing your own will is legal in England and Wales - here's when it's safe, when it isn't, and where guided online services fit between DIY and a solicitor.
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.
How to write a will in the UK: a complete 2026 guide
Step-by-step guide to writing a legally valid UK will - what to include, how to choose executors, and how to sign and witness it correctly under the Wills Act 1837.
Living wills and advance directives in the UK: 2026 guide
A UK guide to the "living will" - properly called an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment - the legal rules, the formalities for life-sustaining treatment refusal, and how it differs from an LPA.
What makes a will legally valid in the UK?
A practical breakdown of the Wills Act 1837 section 9 formalities, witnessing rules, and the common reasons UK wills get challenged or invalidated.
Why choose Trusted Hands Will Writing?
An honest look at what Trusted Hands is, who it suits, and how it compares to solicitors, DIY kits and other online will builders in the UK.