Why does having a will matter?

A will sets out exactly who should inherit your assets, who should look after any children under 18, and who is responsible for administering your estate. Without a valid will, your estate is distributed according to fixed intestacy rules — which may not reflect your wishes at all.

This matters even more once you own property. A will can specify what happens to your home, helps avoid unnecessary delays or disputes, and can be written alongside trusts to manage how and when beneficiaries receive their inheritance.

We work with will-writing specialists who keep the process straightforward, explain your options clearly, and make sure your will is properly executed and legally valid.

Who is this for?
  • You own a property and want to specify what happens to it
  • You have children and want to appoint a legal guardian
  • You're in a relationship but not married, where intestacy rules may not protect a partner
  • You want to avoid family disputes or unnecessary delays after you're gone
Key points
  • Without a will, intestacy rules decide who inherits — not you
  • Unmarried partners have no automatic inheritance rights
  • Wills can include trusts to control how and when assets pass on
  • We work with specialists who keep the process simple and clear
Common questions

Things people ask us

What happens if I die without a will?
Can a will help with property I own?
Is FCA regulation relevant to wills?
How often should I update my will?
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