Welsh interface - in development: We've started translating Trusted Hands into Welsh. The interface is being reviewed; you may see some English while we complete the work. The will document itself and our legal disclaimers remain English-only at this time pending review by a Welsh-language solicitor.

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.

Family situations

What happens to your children if you die without a will?

A plain-English UK guide to what intestacy means for children: who decides who looks after them, what they inherit, how the statutory trust works, and why stepchildren and unmarried partners are exposed.

Family situations

Why every parent with children under 18 needs a will

A clear UK guide for parents of young children: why a will matters, how to appoint guardians, who manages your children's inheritance, and how to protect a young family in 2026.

Will-writing basics

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.

Will-writing basics

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.

Will-writing basics

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.

Will-writing basics

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-writing basics

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.

Will-writing basics

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.

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