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.
Insights & guides
Plain-English guides to writing your will
Articles on choosing executors, leaving a legacy, inheritance tax, blended families and the practical nuts and bolts of probate.
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.
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 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.
Is an online will legally binding in the UK?
Yes — a UK online will is legally binding if signed and witnessed correctly under the Wills Act 1837. Here is exactly what the law requires and what makes a will fail.
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 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.
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.
Online wills vs traditional wills: which is better?
A side-by-side 2026 comparison of online wills and traditional solicitor wills — costs, timeframes, suitability and which estates fit each route.