Irish interface - in development: We've started translating Trusted Hands into Irish (Gaeilge). The interface is being reviewed; you may see some English while we complete the work. IMPORTANT: our will document is structured under the Wills Act 1837 (England & Wales) and is NOT a Republic of Ireland will under the Succession Act 1965. If you are domiciled in Ireland, please seek local legal advice before relying on this service.

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.

Will-writing basics

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.

Will-writing basics

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.

Will-writing basics

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.

Digital legacy

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.

Will-writing basics

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.

Will-writing basics

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.

Will-writing basics

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.

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