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.
Insights & guides
Will-writing basics
Plain-English guides to getting started.
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.
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.
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.
What makes a Trusted Hands will legally binding?
A clear explanation of how Trusted Hands wills meet the legal requirements of section 9 of the Wills Act 1837, and what could invalidate a will.
How long does it take to create a will?
A realistic UK timeline for each route to a finished will - online guided builder, solicitor, Will Aid, and DIY - including what tends to slow people down.
What happens after you complete your will with us?
What to do after finishing your Trusted Hands will - signing, storage, the digital vault, telling your executors, and keeping the will up to date.
The Wills Act 1837 explained simply
A plain-English walk through the most important sections of the Wills Act 1837 - the foundation of every valid will in England and Wales.
What happens if you die without a will in England and Wales
The UK intestacy rules explained: who inherits, what your spouse gets, why cohabitees and stepchildren are left out, and how to fix it.
How long is a will valid for?
UK wills don't expire - but here's what does revoke a will, and why life events (not time) are the real reason to update yours.
When should you update your will?
A practical UK trigger list - the life events and changes that should prompt a will review, plus how to update cleanly.
How much should a will cost in the UK? A 2026 price comparison
Online services, solicitors, charity will months, DIY kits and "free" bank wills compared - typical 2026 prices and what you actually get.