· 31 min
Grant of Representation: A Complete UK Guide
Learn what a grant of representation is, when you need one, and how to apply. Complete UK guide covering probate grants, letters of administration, costs, and timelines for 2025.
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· 29 min
How to Register a Death in the UK (Step-by-Step Guide)
Complete guide to registering a death in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Learn who can register, what documents you need, and the 5-day deadline.
Estate Planning
· 27 min
How to Revoke a Will in the UK: Complete Legal Guide (2026)
Complete guide to legally revoking a will in the UK. Learn the 4 methods, automatic revocation by marriage, and how to avoid costly mistakes when canceling your will.
UK Will Law
· 15 min
Is a Will a Public Document in the UK?
Your will becomes public after probate is granted. Learn when wills become public records, who can access them, and how to protect sensitive information.
UK Will Law
· 23 min
What Does the Probate Registry Do?
The Probate Registry grants legal authority to handle estates. Learn what it does, how to apply, and typical 4-week processing times in 2025.
Estate Planning
· 24 min
What Are Step Provisions in Wills? (And Why They Matter)
Step provisions protect your will if beneficiaries die before you. Learn how UK law handles substitute beneficiaries, lapsed gifts, and disaster clauses to safeguard your estate.
UK Will Law
· 20 min
Adopting a Child in the UK: Complete Legal Documentation Guide
Essential legal documents for UK adoption explained. From court orders to birth certificates, understand every document you need for successful adoption. Updated 2025.
Family Planning
· 28 min
Going Through Bankruptcy: Legal Documents That Survive (UK)
Discover which legal documents remain valid during UK bankruptcy, what happens to your will, power of attorney, and essential papers. Expert guide to protecting what matters.
Special Situations
· 33 min
Cheapest Way to Make a Will in the UK: All Options Compared (2026)
Discover the cheapest way to make a will in the UK. Compare free charity schemes, DIY templates, online services, and solicitors. Get a legally valid will from £0-£650+.
Will Basics
· 18 min
Civil Partnership Legal Checklist UK: What Changes After You Register
Complete legal checklist for civil partners in the UK. Discover what changes after registration, from wills and inheritance to property rights and pensions.
Special Situations
· 31 min
Death in Service Benefits Explained: What UK Employees Need to Know
Understand death in service benefits, how they work, typical payouts (2-4x salary), tax implications, and why you may still need life insurance. Complete UK guide for employees.
Estate Planning
· 26 min
How to Defend a Will Against a Challenge in the UK
Expert guidance for executors defending wills against challenges. Evidence gathering, legal procedures, costs, and settlement strategies to protect estates.
Estate Planning
· 32 min
Expression of Wish vs. Your Will: What Takes Priority?
Expression of wish forms aren't legally binding—pension trustees decide who receives your death benefits. Learn how this differs from your will and avoid costly inheritance mistakes.
Estate Planning
· 31 min
Fair vs Equal Inheritance: Estate Equalization in the UK
Discover how to distribute your estate fairly among beneficiaries. Expert guidance on balancing equal vs equitable inheritance, preventing disputes, and estate equalization strategies.
Estate Planning
· 32 min
Financial Failsafe: What Happens to Your Money When You're Incapacitated
Without an LPA, your family faces frozen bank accounts, delayed bills, and a £2,000+ Court of Protection battle. Plan ahead to protect your finances.
Financial Planning
· 33 min
Complete Financial Planning Guide for Your 30s (UK 2026)
Master your financial future in your 30s: pension planning, emergency funds, homeownership, and estate planning. Expert UK guidance for wealth building.
Life Stage Planning
· 31 min
Financial Protection for Young Families: Beyond Life Insurance
Comprehensive guide to protecting your family's financial future with emergency funds, income protection, critical illness cover, and estate planning—not just life insurance.
Estate Planning
· 17 min
First Home Buyer Legal Checklist: Documents Beyond the Mortgage
Essential legal documents every UK first-time buyer needs beyond the mortgage. Includes will creation, LPAs, insurance requirements, and post-purchase protection strategies.
Life Stage Planning
· 33 min
Can You Gift Your Pension to Your Children? UK Rules & Tax Guide
Discover how to gift pension funds to children in the UK. Learn withdrawal rules, tax implications, and IHT changes from 2027. Expert guidance for parents planning inheritance.
Estate Planning
· 27 min
Gifting Property to Family: IHT and Will Implications in the UK
Gifting property to family? Understand the 7-year rule, capital gains tax, and gift with reservation pitfalls. Protect your estate and avoid costly mistakes.
Asset Planning
· 34 min
Grounds for Contesting a Will in the UK (2026 Guide)
Understand the 6 legal grounds for contesting a will in the UK. Expert guidance on testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, and execution requirements.
Estate Planning
· 30 min
Becoming a Guarantor? Legal Documents You Need to Protect Yourself
Essential legal protection for UK guarantors. Discover the documents and strategies to limit liability before signing a guarantor agreement for rent, loans, or mortgages.
Special Situations
· 18 min
How to Contest a Will in the UK (2026 Guide)
Learn the legal grounds, time limits, costs, and process for contesting a will in the UK. Expert guidance on validity challenges and inheritance claims.
UK Will Law
· 33 min
How Are Investment Bonds Treated in an Estate?
Investment bonds form part of your estate for inheritance tax. Learn how onshore and offshore bonds are valued, taxed at death, and strategies to reduce IHT liability.
Estate Planning
· 30 min
Can You Put an ISA in a Will? UK Inheritance Rules Explained
Learn how ISAs are inherited in the UK, what happens to your ISA when you die, and how spouses get extra ISA allowance. Discover tax rules and beneficiary options.
Asset Planning
· 28 min
New Baby Legal Checklist: 12 Things UK Parents Forget
Essential legal checklist for new parents in the UK. Register your baby's birth, appoint guardians, claim benefits, and protect your family's future—12 critical steps most parents miss.
Family Planning
· 25 min
Just Got Married? 7 Legal Documents You Need in the UK
Essential legal documents to update after marriage in the UK. Learn what you must change, what's optional, and how marriage affects your will, property, and benefits.
Life Stage Planning
· 13 min
Getting Divorced? 10 Legal Documents to Update Immediately
Essential UK guide: Update these 10 legal documents after divorce to protect your assets, children, and wishes. Free checklist included.
Family Structures
· 27 min
Using Life Insurance to Pay Inheritance Tax in the UK
Discover how whole-of-life insurance policies in trust can cover inheritance tax bills, protecting your estate and ensuring beneficiaries inherit what you intend.
Estate Planning
· 31 min
How Life Insurance Payouts Work With a Will in the UK
Learn how life insurance interacts with your will, when beneficiaries override estate instructions, and how trusts affect inheritance tax in the UK.
Estate Planning
· 33 min
Your Mortgage and Your Will: What Happens to the Debt?
Mortgage debt doesn't disappear when you die. Learn how your mortgage affects your estate, what happens to joint mortgages, and how to protect your family from debt.
Asset Planning
· 40 min
Moving Abroad from the UK: Complete Legal Exit Checklist
Essential legal checklist for UK expats moving abroad. Learn HMRC notification, inheritance tax changes from April 2025, will requirements, and vital steps before leaving.
Special Situations
· 28 min
No Contest Clauses in UK Wills: Are They Legally Enforceable?
No contest clauses can deter will challenges but have strict limits. Learn enforceability rules, requirements, landmark cases, and better alternatives for UK wills.
UK Will Law
· 40 min
How to Organize Your Finances So Your Family Can Find Everything
A complete guide to organizing your financial documents, accounts, and digital assets so your family won't struggle to find what they need when you're gone.
Estate Planning
· 30 min
Does Your Pension Form Part of Your Estate?
Understand whether your pension forms part of your estate for inheritance tax and probate. Essential UK guidance on death benefits, nominations, and the 2027 IHT changes.
Estate Planning
· 42 min
Pilot Trusts for Inheritance Tax Planning: Complete UK Guide (2026)
Expert guide to pilot trusts in UK inheritance tax planning: same-day addition rules, pension bypass strategies, HMRC compliance & when they work in 2025.
Estate Planning
· 24 min
Are Post Office Wills a Good Idea? An Alternative View
Post Office will kits cost £10-£15 but lack legal support. Compare DIY wills vs regulated services like WUHLD to make the right choice for your estate.
Will Basics
· 18 min
What Is a Probate Caveat and When Should You Use One?
A probate caveat stops grant applications for 6 months. Learn how to enter one, respond to warnings, and when caveats are appropriate for will disputes.
Will Disputes
· 34 min
Received an Inheritance? Your Complete Legal & Financial Guide (UK)
From probate timelines to tax implications: your essential guide to receiving an inheritance in the UK. Learn what to do with inherited money, property, and assets.
Estate Planning
· 32 min
Redundancy Checklist: Legal & Financial Steps After Job Loss (UK)
Complete redundancy checklist for UK employees: legal rights, statutory pay, financial steps, benefits claims, and estate planning priorities after job loss.
Special Situations
· 35 min
How to Remove an Executor of a Will in the UK
Discover legal grounds and court processes to remove a problematic executor in the UK. Expert guidance on executor removal, costs, and alternatives.
UK Will Law
· 25 min
Retirement Financial Checklist: What 50-Year-Olds Forget (UK)
Critical retirement planning tasks 50-year-olds overlook: pension gaps, IHT changes, will updates, and LPAs. Don't miss the April 2025 NI deadline.
Retirement Planning
· 35 min
Solicitor vs Online Will Cost: UK Price Comparison 2026
Solicitors cost £150-£650+ for wills while online services start at £99. Compare costs, quality, and protection to find the best value for your needs.
Will Basics
· 39 min
Someone Close Died: Your Complete Legal Action Plan (UK)
Essential legal steps when someone dies in the UK. Register death within 5 days, claim benefits, apply for probate. Complete guide for bereaved families.
Will Basics
· 16 min
Starting a Business in the UK: Legal Documents You Actually Need
Essential legal documents for starting a UK business in 2025. From company formation to insurance, get your business legally compliant from day one.
Business Planning
· 27 min
Does a Will Affect Your State Pension in the UK?
Your will doesn't control State Pension inheritance—UK law does. Learn how surviving spouses inherit pensions, what arrears mean for estates, and why wills matter.
Estate Planning
· 18 min
Terminal Illness Legal Documents Checklist: What You Need Now (UK)
Urgent legal checklist for terminal illness: wills, LPAs, advance decisions, and benefits access. Get your affairs in order with compassion and clarity.
Special Situations
· 18 min
Transferable Nil-Rate Band: How Married Couples Can Inherit Up to £1 Million Tax-Free
Discover how the transferable nil-rate band lets married couples pass on up to £1 million inheritance tax-free. Learn eligibility, claims process, and common mistakes to avoid.
Estate Planning
· 14 min
Buying Property Together Unmarried: Essential Legal Documents You Need
Unmarried couples buying property need 4 critical legal documents. Without them, you risk losing everything. Here's what you must have in place before completing.
Relationship Planning
· 18 min
Why Choose WUHLD? Our Key Features Explained
Discover what makes WUHLD different. Learn about our transparent pricing, expert-designed guidance, legally valid wills, and the features that help you protect your family.
Estate Planning
· 28 min
How to Prove Will Forgery or Fraud in the UK: Evidence, Process & Legal Remedies
Discover how to prove will forgery or fraud in the UK. Learn about forensic evidence, burden of proof, legal costs, and remedies when you suspect a forged will.
Estate Planning
· 32 min
How to Use Your Will to Plan for Inheritance Tax
Learn proven strategies to reduce inheritance tax through smart will planning. Understand nil-rate bands, exemptions, and legal ways to protect your estate for your family.
Estate Planning
· 38 min
Writing a Will When You Have Significant Debt in the UK
How debts are handled after death in the UK, whether you need a will if you have debt, and how to protect your family from your liabilities. Expert guidance on estate planning with debt.
Estate Planning
· 21 min
WUHLD vs Beyond: Which Online Will Service Should You Choose?
Compare WUHLD and Beyond will services side-by-side. Independent analysis of pricing, features, legal review, and customer support. Choose with confidence.
Estate Planning
· 29 min
Bare Trusts for Children: Pros and Cons
Bare trusts offer tax advantages for children but lack flexibility. Understand the £100 parental rule, age 18 handover, registration requirements, and when alternatives work better.
Estate Planning
· 20 min
Best Online Will Writer UK (2026 Review & Comparison)
Compare the UK's top online will services: Farewill, Which? Wills, Beyond, Co-op Legal & WUHLD. Honest pricing, features & value review to help you choose.
Will Basics
· 37 min
Business Property Relief (BPR) Explained - Inheritance Tax Guide UK
Business Property Relief reduces inheritance tax on qualifying business assets by 50-100%. Learn BPR rules, 2026 changes, and how to protect your business from IHT.
Estate Planning
· 27 min
Charitable Remainder Trusts: A UK Guide to Charitable Giving in Your Will
Charitable remainder trusts explained for UK estates. Learn about UK alternatives, charitable legacies, inheritance tax relief at 36%, and how to structure charitable giving in your will.
Estate Planning
· 51 min
Cost of Contesting a Will in the UK: Legal Fees, Funding & Who Pays
Discover the true cost of contesting a will in the UK, from £750 to £100,000+. Explore funding options, no win no fee, legal aid, and who pays if you lose.
Estate Planning
· 24 min
Deed of Variation: How to Change a Will After Death
Learn how a deed of variation lets beneficiaries legally change a will after death for tax planning or family needs. Expert UK guide with requirements and costs.
Estate Planning
· 35 min
Discretionary Trusts in Wills Explained
Understand how discretionary trusts work in UK wills, when to use them, tax implications, and how trustees manage assets for beneficiaries. Expert guide 2025.
Estate Planning
· 26 min
Distributing Assets to Beneficiaries: The Final Step in UK Estate Administration
UK executor guide to distributing estate assets to beneficiaries. Legal requirements, timelines, estate accounts, receipts, and avoiding liability.
Estate Planning
· 24 min
How to Value an Estate for Probate in the UK (2026 Guide)
Complete guide to estate valuation for probate. Learn HMRC requirements, property valuations, avoiding costly mistakes, and when you need professional help.
Estate Planning
· 33 min
The Executor's Oath: What You Need to Swear
Discover what executors swear when applying for probate in the UK, from the traditional oath to today's statement of truth. Complete guide for 2025.
Estate Planning
· 23 min
How to Find a Lost Will for Probate in the UK
Can't find the original will? Discover 7 proven methods to locate a lost will in the UK, legal options when the original is missing, and how to protect your family from intestacy.
Estate Planning
· 26 min
IHT400 Form: Complete Guide to UK Inheritance Tax Returns
Complete guide to IHT400 forms for executors. Learn when you need it, how to complete it, which schedules to use, and how to avoid costly delays with HMRC in 2025.
Estate Planning
· 44 min
The Inheritance Act 1975 Explained: Can You Claim Against an Estate?
The Inheritance Act 1975 lets certain family members and dependents claim if a will or intestacy fails to provide for them. Learn who can claim, time limits, and what courts award.
Estate Planning
· 21 min
Letters of Administration UK: How to Apply When There Is No Will
Complete guide to applying for letters of administration in the UK when someone dies without a will. Learn eligibility, costs, timelines and intestacy rules.
UK Will Law
· 32 min
Nil Rate Band Trusts: When They Still Make Sense for UK Estate Planning
Discover when nil rate band discretionary trusts remain valuable despite transferable allowances. Expert guidance for estates over £2m and complex family situations.
Estate Planning
· 44 min
What is Probate? A Step-by-Step Guide for Executors
Complete probate guide for UK executors. Learn the step-by-step process, timelines, fees, and common mistakes to avoid in 2025.
Estate Planning
· 33 min
Professional Executor UK: When to Appoint a Solicitor, Bank or Trust Company
Compare professional executor costs (£3,500-£20,000), pros/cons vs family executors, and when to appoint solicitors, banks or specialist firms for complex UK estates.
Estate Planning
· 26 min
Property Protection Trusts UK: Complete Guide for Homeowners
Understand how property protection trusts work in the UK. Learn about care fee protection, inheritance tax implications, legal requirements, and alternatives.
Estate Planning
· 15 min
Selling a House During Probate: UK Executor's Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide for executors selling property during probate. Learn grant requirements, timeline, tax obligations, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Estate Planning
· 26 min
Severing Joint Tenancy: How to Change from Joint Tenants to Tenants in Common in the UK
Learn how to sever a joint tenancy in the UK to protect your estate. Step-by-step guide to Form SEV, legal requirements, and inheritance planning for property co-owners.
Estate Planning
· 32 min
How Long Do You Have to Contest a Will in the UK?
Time limits vary by claim type—6 months for Inheritance Act claims, 12 years for beneficiary disputes, no limit for validity challenges. Act fast.
Will Disputes
· 18 min
WUHLD vs Co-op Legal Services: Which Will Writing Service is Right for You?
Compare WUHLD and Co-op Legal Services for UK will writing. Honest breakdown of pricing, process, and value to help you choose the best option for your needs.
Estate Planning
· 16 min
WUHLD vs Farewill: Which Online Will Service is Better?
Honest comparison of WUHLD and Farewill online will services. Compare pricing, features, legal validity, and customer support to choose the best option for your will.
Estate Planning
· 20 min
WUHLD vs LegalZoom UK: An Honest Comparison (2026 Review)
Independent comparison of WUHLD and LegalZoom UK will services. Real pricing, features, reviews, and which service suits UK customers best.
Estate Planning
· 25 min
WUHLD vs Which? Wills: Which Online Will Service is Right for You?
Compare WUHLD and Which? Wills side-by-side. Pricing, features, review process, and value analysis to help you choose the best online will service for your needs.
Estate Planning
· 33 min
How to Apply for Probate in the UK: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to apply for probate in the UK with our comprehensive guide. Includes timelines, fees, forms, and expert tips to avoid costly mistakes.
Estate Planning
· 30 min
Dealing with Debts of the Deceased Estate: UK Executor Guide
Complete guide to handling deceased debts as an executor. Learn priority order, personal liability protection, and steps to settle estate debts legally in the UK.
Estate Planning
· 21 min
Do You Always Need Probate? When Probate Is Required in the UK
Find out when probate is required in the UK. Learn about bank thresholds, small estate exemptions, and when you can avoid probate entirely. Free expert guidance.
Estate Planning
· 30 min
Executor's Checklist: 12 Essential Tasks After a Death in the UK
Complete executor checklist for UK estates. Step-by-step guide to executor duties after death, from registering death to distributing assets - avoid costly mistakes.
Estate Planning
· 28 min
Probate Fees in the UK: What to Expect in 2026
Complete guide to probate fees in England and Wales. Learn about court fees, solicitor costs, hidden charges, and ways to reduce expenses when administering an estate.
Estate Planning
· 28 min
What Happens When Probate is Granted in the UK?
After probate is granted, executors can access estate assets, pay debts, and distribute inheritances. Learn the exact steps, timelines, and legal responsibilities.
Estate Planning
· 32 min
How Long Does Probate Take? UK Timeline (2026 Update)
Probate takes 6-12 months on average in the UK, but can extend to 2+ years. Learn the 2025 timeline, what causes delays, and how to speed up the process.
Estate Planning
· 24 min
Advance Decision vs Health LPA: Which Do You Need?
Understand the key differences between advance decisions and health LPAs. Compare legal requirements, costs, and which document protects your medical wishes best.
Estate Planning
· 28 min
How to Cancel or Change an LPA in the UK (2026 Guide)
Learn how to cancel or change your Lasting Power of Attorney in the UK. Step-by-step guide to revocation, legal requirements, costs, and what to do after divorce or relationship breakdown.
Estate Planning
· 25 min
Certificate Provider for LPA: Your Complete UK Guide
Learn who can be a certificate provider for your LPA, their role, eligibility requirements, and how to choose between knowledge-based and skills-based providers.
Estate Planning
· 37 min
Court of Protection UK: When You Need It and How to Avoid It
The Court of Protection makes decisions for people who lack capacity. Learn how it works, what it costs (£400+ plus ongoing fees), and why an LPA is 12× cheaper.
Estate Planning
· 25 min
Can an Attorney Be Paid for Their Role? LPA Payment Rules Explained
Understand when LPA attorneys can be paid for their role. Clear guidance on expenses, professional fees, and payment rules under UK law for lasting powers of attorney.
Estate Planning
· 29 min
What Can an Attorney Legally Do? (LPA Rules Explained)
Your complete guide to LPA attorney powers and limits. Learn what attorneys can and cannot do with property, health, and financial decisions under UK law.
Estate Planning
· 26 min
LPA vs EPA UK: What's the Difference and Do You Need to Update?
Understand the key differences between Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in the UK. Find out if you should update yours.
Estate Planning
· 29 min
Can You Make an LPA Without a Solicitor? UK Guide 2026
Yes, you can make a lasting power of attorney without a solicitor. Learn how to create, sign, and register your LPA yourself—saving £300-£1,000 in legal fees.
Estate Planning
· 29 min
What Happens If You Don't Have an LPA? UK Consequences Explained
Without an LPA, family face Court of Protection delays (6-12 months), £2,000+ costs, and loss of control. Discover the real consequences and how to avoid them.
Estate Planning
· 31 min
Naming Replacement Attorneys in Your LPA: Complete UK Guide
Learn when and how to appoint replacement attorneys for your Lasting Power of Attorney. Understand triggering events, appointment rules, and common mistakes to avoid.
Estate Planning
· 16 min
How Does Bankruptcy Affect a Will or Inheritance in the UK?
UK bankruptcy can claim inheritances as after-acquired property under Section 307. Learn when the Official Receiver takes your inheritance and how to protect beneficiaries.
Special Situations
· 31 min
Leaving Your Body to Medical Science in Your Will
Complete UK guide to body donation: legal requirements, medical school contact, rejection reasons, and how to include wishes in your will.
Special Situations
· 26 min
Health and Welfare LPA vs Property and Finance LPA: Which Do You Need?
Understand the key differences between health and welfare LPAs and property and finance LPAs. Learn which type you need and when each can be used in the UK.
Estate Planning
· 27 min
How to Choose an Attorney for Your LPA: The Complete Guide
Learn how to choose the right attorney for your Lasting Power of Attorney. Compare family, friends, and professionals plus avoid costly mistakes.
Estate Planning
· 16 min
How Much Does an LPA Cost in the UK? (2026 Complete Breakdown)
Complete breakdown of LPA costs in 2025 including registration fees, solicitor charges, online services, and hidden costs to avoid. Compare all options.
Estate Planning
· 26 min
Registering an LPA: How Long Does It Take in the UK?
LPA registration takes 8-10 weeks with the OPG, but delays can extend this to 20 weeks. Learn the timeline, common mistakes that slow processing, and how to track your application.
Estate Planning
· 25 min
What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? A Beginner's Guide
Understand what a lasting power of attorney is, the two types of LPA, who needs one, and how to set one up in England and Wales. Complete UK guide for 2025.
Estate Planning
· 15 min
Wills for UK Citizens: Scotland vs England Differences Explained
Discover key differences between Scottish and English wills including witness requirements, legal rights, and cross-border validity. Get clarity on UK wills today.
Special Situations
· 24 min
Power of Attorney vs Executor: Key Differences Explained
Understand the crucial differences between power of attorney and executor roles in the UK, when you need each, and whether the same person can do both.
Special Circumstances
· 30 min
Receiving an Inheritance: What Do You Need to Do?
Essential guide for UK beneficiaries receiving inheritance. Learn what documents you need, timelines to expect, tax implications, and how to handle delays. Get your inheritance right.
Special Situations
· 32 min
Agricultural Property Relief (APR) for Farmers: Complete UK Guide 2026
Understand Agricultural Property Relief for farms. Learn the £1 million threshold, 2026 changes, qualifying criteria, and how to protect your farm from inheritance tax.
Asset Planning
· 31 min
How to Leave a Classic Car in Your Will UK
Learn how to leave your classic car in your will, including inheritance tax rules, valuation requirements, and how to protect your automotive legacy for future generations.
Asset Planning
· 35 min
How to Protect Your Children's Inheritance in a Second Marriage
Essential legal strategies to ensure your children from a first marriage receive their rightful inheritance when you remarry. Trusts, wills & more.
Family Structures
· 33 min
Intellectual Property in Your Will: Copyright, Royalties & Creative Legacy
Protect your creative works after death. Learn how to include copyright, royalties, and IP rights in your UK will to ensure your legacy continues for 70 years.
Asset Planning
· 22 min
Life Interest Trusts for Blended Families Explained
Protect your spouse and children from previous relationships with a life interest trust. Learn how they work, tax implications, and alternatives.
Family Structures
· 30 min
Making a Will in Hospital or a Care Home: UK Legal Guide
Can you make a will in hospital or a care home? Learn the UK legal requirements, witness rules, and mental capacity assessments for urgent wills.
Special Situations
· 20 min
Premium Bonds: Can They Be Inherited When You Die?
Premium Bonds can't be transferred but stay in prize draws for 12 months after death. Learn what executors need to know about claiming bonds and prizes worth up to £50,000.
Asset Planning
· 17 min
Timeshares and Your Will: What Happens When You Die?
Discover what happens to your timeshare when you die, how to include it in your will, and options to prevent burdening your family with unwanted obligations.
Asset Planning
· 16 min
Wills for Armed Forces Personnel: Military Will Guide UK
UK armed forces personnel have unique will options including privileged wills. Learn requirements, MOD Form 106, deployment planning, and free legal services for military wills.
Special Situations
· 25 min
The 7-Year Rule for Inheritance Tax Gifts Explained
Understand the 7-year rule for inheritance tax on gifts in the UK. Learn how taper relief works, common mistakes to avoid, and tax-efficient strategies.
Estate Planning
· 29 min
Appointing Your Children as Executors: Pros and Cons
Should you appoint your children as executors? Discover the pros, cons, and risks of naming children in your will, plus when to consider professional executors.
Retirement Planning
· 26 min
Can Guardians Access My Children's Inheritance?
Discover if guardians can access your children's inheritance and how to protect it. Learn about testamentary trusts, trustee roles, and legal safeguards for UK wills.
Family Planning
· 23 min
Can You Refuse to Be an Executor of a Will?
Learn how to legally decline an executor role in the UK. Discover Form PA15, renunciation process, valid reasons, and alternatives to stepping down completely.
Estate Planning
· 26 min
Cross-Option Agreements for Business Partners: Complete UK Guide
Learn how cross-option agreements protect business partners when a shareholder dies. Understand legal requirements, tax benefits, and how to set one up correctly in the UK.
Business Planning
· 32 min
Digital Estate Planning: What You Need to Cover in Your UK Will
76% of UK adults have no plan for digital assets. Learn what to include in your digital estate plan, from cryptocurrency to social media accounts.
Estate Planning
· 25 min
Equity Release: How Does It Affect Your Will?
Releasing equity from your home can significantly impact your will and what you leave to beneficiaries. Understand the inheritance implications before you borrow.
Retirement Planning
· 22 min
Estate Planning Checklist: 10 Steps
Complete estate planning checklist for UK residents. 10 essential steps to protect your family and assets in 2025, including wills, LPAs, and tax planning.
Estate Planning
· 28 min
Family Business Succession: Passing It to the Next Generation
69% of UK family business owners lack a succession plan. Learn how to pass your business to the next generation with proper will planning, BPR strategies, and legal safeguards.
Business Planning
· 33 min
Funeral Plans and Your Will: What's the Difference?
Funeral plans pre-pay for your funeral. Wills distribute your estate. Learn the key differences, what each covers, and why you might need both.
Retirement Planning
· 34 min
Getting Married? Why You Need to Make a New Will
Marriage automatically revokes your existing will in the UK. Learn what happens to your estate, how intestacy rules work, and why engaged couples must create new wills.
Life Stage Planning
· 32 min
Gifting Assets to Children: What You Need to Know
Learn how to gift assets to children tax-efficiently in the UK. Understand the 7-year rule, annual allowances, IHT implications, and avoid costly mistakes.
Estate Planning
· 22 min
Godparents vs. Legal Guardians: What's the Difference in the UK?
Discover the critical difference between godparents and legal guardians in UK law. Learn how to protect your children with proper guardian appointments in your will.
Family Planning
· 33 min
How to Leave Money to a Minor in a Will (UK Guide 2026)
Learn how to leave money to children or grandchildren in your will. Discover trust options, trustee responsibilities, and age requirements to protect inheritance.
Family Planning
· 31 min
How to Make a Will If You Have Dementia: UK Guide 2026
Can you make a will with dementia? Understand testamentary capacity, the golden rule, and when you need a statutory will. Expert guidance for UK families.
Retirement Planning
· 24 min
How to Protect Your Estate from Business Debts in the UK
Discover 7 proven strategies to safeguard your family's inheritance from business debts and personal guarantees. Essential protection for UK business owners.
Wealth Planning
· 29 min
Integrating Will Planning into Your Client Onboarding Process
Financial advisors who offer will planning during client onboarding improve retention by 40% and deepen client relationships. Learn how to integrate estate planning seamlessly.
Professional Resources
· 28 min
Intestacy Rules vs. Having a Will: A Comparison
Compare UK intestacy rules vs having a will. Discover who inherits without a will, how the £322,000 threshold affects your estate, and why unmarried couples risk losing everything.
Estate Planning
· 25 min
Joint Tenants vs. Tenants in Common: Which is Best for You?
Understand the key differences between joint tenants and tenants in common in UK property ownership. Make the right choice for your situation and protect your estate.
Wealth Planning
· 16 min
Key Person Insurance and Your Estate Plan: What UK Business Owners Need to Know
Discover how key person insurance affects your will and estate planning. Learn tax implications, trust options, and succession strategies for UK business owners.
Business Planning
· 24 min
Can I Leave My House to One Child and Money to Another?
Yes, you can leave your house to one child and money to another in your UK will. Learn how to distribute your estate unequally while preventing family disputes and legal challenges.
Retirement Planning
· 28 min
Letter of Wishes: What Is It and How to Write One
Discover what a letter of wishes is, why you need one, and how to write it properly. Complete guide with template, examples, and common mistakes to avoid.
Estate Planning
· 25 min
Limited Company vs. Sole Trader: Will Implications You Must Know
Choosing between limited company and sole trader? Discover how each business structure affects your will, inheritance tax, and what happens to your business when you die.
Business Planning
· 32 min
Mutual Wills for Second Marriages: Are They a Good Idea?
Mutual wills promise to protect your children's inheritance in a second marriage—but their inflexibility can backfire. Discover safer alternatives.
Family Structures
· 27 min
NHS Death in Service Benefits and Your Will: What You Need to Know
Understand how NHS death in service benefits interact with your will. Essential guidance for healthcare workers on nominations, tax implications, and protecting your family.
Professional Guidance
· 27 min
Partnering with an Online Will Service: A Referral Guide for Accountants & IFAs
Discover how accountants and IFAs can partner with online will services to expand client value, generate referral revenue, and maintain compliance with UK regulations.
Professional Resources
· 22 min
Separating as an Unmarried Couple: What Happens to Assets?
When unmarried couples separate in the UK, assets aren't automatically shared. Understand your legal rights, property claims, and how to protect yourself during separation.
Relationship Planning
· 23 min
Stocks and Shares ISA in Your Will: What Happens When You Die?
What happens to your stocks and shares ISA when you die? Learn about inheritance rules, Additional Permitted Subscription, tax implications, and how to protect your investments.
Wealth Planning
· 23 min
Surgeons: Why Your High-Stress Career Demands a Will Now
Discover why surgeons face unique will planning urgency. Learn about NHS pensions, professional indemnity, early retirement risks, and how to protect your legacy in 15 minutes for £99.99.
Professional Guidance
· 30 min
Terminal Illness and Will Writing for Young People: What You Need to Know
Facing terminal illness as a young adult? Learn how to create a legally valid will quickly, protect your partner, and ensure your wishes are honored—even with limited time.
Life Stage Planning
· 22 min
Travel and Your Will: What to Do Before a Big Trip
Planning a big trip? Learn why creating a will before traveling is essential and what legal documents you need. Protect your family in 15 minutes for £99.99.
Life Stage Planning
· 40 min
Unmarried Couples: Why You Urgently Need a Will in the UK
3.6 million UK couples live together unmarried—but 68% don't know they inherit nothing without a will. Protect your partner from intestacy laws.
Relationship Planning
· 34 min
Updating Your Will After a Second Child: What You Must Change
After your second child arrives, your will needs updating. Learn what to change, why equal distribution matters, and how to protect both children fairly.
Family Planning
· 19 min
Using Trusts to Protect Your Estate: A Complete Guide for UK Wealth Builders
How trusts protect your assets, reduce inheritance tax & preserve wealth. Learn trust types, costs & when you need one vs a will. UK expert guide for 2025.
Wealth Planning
· 25 min
What Is a Trust? (And How Do They Work in Wills?)
Discover how trusts work in UK wills to protect assets, provide for loved ones, and manage inheritance tax. Expert guidance for estate planning.
Estate Planning
· 23 min
What Is the Residence Nil-Rate Band (RNRB)?
Understand the Residence Nil-Rate Band (RNRB) and how it can help you pass on up to £175,000 of your home's value tax-free to your children or grandchildren.
Estate Planning
· 21 min
Wills and Child Maintenance: What You Should Know
Understand how child maintenance obligations affect wills and estate planning in the UK. Essential guidance for divorced and separated parents on protecting children financially.
Family Planning
· 33 min
Wills for Dentists and Practice Owners in the UK
Dentists and practice owners face unique will challenges: practice valuation, goodwill, and succession planning. Create your will in 15 minutes for £99.99.
Professional Guidance
· 22 min
Wills for Doctors and Medical Professionals in the UK
Doctors face unique will challenges: NHS pensions, indemnity cover, and partnership agreements. Learn why 47% of UK adults—including doctors—lack a will.
Professional Guidance
· 25 min
Wills for Renters: Do You Need One If You Don't Own Property?
Think you don't need a will because you rent? You're wrong. Discover what renters really need to protect: savings, pensions, personal possessions, and your loved ones.
Life Stage Planning
· 24 min
Can an Executor Also Be a Beneficiary in the UK?
Yes, executors can be beneficiaries in the UK—70% of wills do this. Learn the legal rules, potential conflicts, and best practices for dual roles in estate administration.
UK Will Law
· 22 min
Statutory Legacy: What Is It and How Much Is It?
Discover the 2025 UK statutory legacy amount, who gets it, and how intestacy rules affect inheritance. £322,000 explained with real examples.
UK Will Law
· 18 min
Are Handwritten (Holographic) Wills Legal in the UK?
A handwritten will can be valid in the UK—but only if it meets strict legal requirements. Learn what makes holographic wills legal and common mistakes.
UK Will Law
· 24 min
Does My Will Cover Assets Abroad? UK Foreign Property Guide
UK will may not cover foreign assets. Learn if you need multiple wills, forced heirship rules, and how to protect overseas property. Get clarity now.
UK Will Law
· 22 min
The Law Society and Will Writing: What You Need to Know
Discover how the Law Society protects consumers through WIQS accreditation and standards. Learn the difference between regulated solicitors and unregulated will writers.
UK Will Law
· 22 min
Testamentary Capacity: Proving You're 'Of Sound Mind' in the UK
Understand testamentary capacity requirements in UK law. Learn the Banks v Goodfellow test, when medical assessments are needed, and how to protect your will from capacity challenges.
UK Will Law
· 28 min
Undue Influence When Making a Will: UK Law & Protection
Learn how to spot undue influence in wills, UK legal requirements, 2025 law reforms, and protect vulnerable adults. Expert guidance on challenging coerced wills.
UK Will Law
· 29 min
What Happens if a Beneficiary Witnesses a Will?
If a beneficiary witnesses your will, they lose their inheritance under Section 15 Wills Act 1837. Learn the consequences, exceptions, and how to fix this common mistake.
UK Will Law
· 27 min
Can a Will Be Changed After Death? Deed of Variation
A deed of variation lets beneficiaries change a will after death. Learn legal requirements, tax benefits, costs, and 2-year deadline for varying inheritance.
Will Basics
· 23 min
Does a Will Expire in the UK? Everything You Need to Know
Wills don't expire in the UK, but they can become outdated. Learn when to review your will, what makes it invalid, and how to keep it current—from £99.99 with WUHLD.
Will Basics
· 20 min
Can You Get a Will for Free in the UK?
Discover the truth about free wills in the UK: charity schemes, hidden costs, and better alternatives. Get your will sorted for just £99.99 with WUHLD.
Will Basics
· 22 min
Mirror Wills for Couples: How Do They Work?
Learn how mirror wills work for UK couples. Compare costs, understand risks, and discover if mirror wills are right for your relationship.
Will Basics
· 25 min
The National Will Register: Is It Worth It?
The National Will Register costs £30 to register your will's location. With 10.5M wills registered and finding 1 in 5 'lost' wills, is it worth it for your family? Expert UK guide.
Will Basics
· 19 min
Remote Witnessing for Wills: Is It Still Allowed in 2026?
Remote witnessing of wills ended in the UK on 31 January 2024. Learn what happened, why it changed, and your witnessing options in 2025.
UK Will Law
· 21 min
What Are Residuary Clauses in a Will? UK Guide 2026
Residuary clauses ensure forgotten assets go to your chosen beneficiaries, not intestacy rules. Learn how this essential will clause protects your estate.
Will Basics
· 31 min
A Simple Will: What Is It and Is It Right for You?
A simple will costs £99.99 vs £650+ for a solicitor. Learn what makes your estate straightforward, when DIY works, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Will Basics
· 22 min
What is a Codicil? (And Should You Use One?)
A codicil lets you amend your will without rewriting it. Learn when codicils work, when they fail, and why a new will might be safer.
Will Basics
· 27 min
Where to Store Your Will Safely in the UK (2026 Guide)
Discover the 5 safest places to store your will in the UK, from probate registry to home storage. Expert guidance on keeping your will secure and accessible.
Will Basics
· 24 min
Do I Need a Will? 10 Reasons You Can't Ignore
44% of UK adults have no will. Discover 10 critical reasons why you need one - from protecting children to avoiding intestacy chaos. Get started today.
Will Basics
· 19 min
How to Make a Will in the UK (Complete 2026 Guide)
Complete guide to making a legally valid will in the UK. Learn the 6 essential steps, costs, legal requirements, and common mistakes to avoid in 2025.
Will Basics
· 25 min
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in the UK?
Discover what happens if you die without a will in the UK. Learn intestacy rules, who inherits your estate, and how to protect your loved ones. Act today.
Will Basics
· 23 min
How Much Does a Will Cost in the UK?
Will costs range from £99.99 online to £650+ with solicitors. Compare all options, hidden fees, and find the best value for your UK will in 2025.
Will Basics
· 31 min
How to Reduce Inheritance Tax Legally in the UK
Discover 10 proven strategies to reduce inheritance tax legally. From the 7-year rule to trusts and charitable giving—save your family up to 40% in tax.
Estate Planning
· 30 min
Online Will vs Solicitor: Which Should You Choose?
Compare online wills vs solicitors: costs, speed, complexity. Get honest guidance on which option suits your estate, family, and budget. Make the right choice.
Will Basics
· 28 min
Probate Explained: What Happens After You Die
Understand UK probate process, timelines, costs and executor responsibilities. Learn when probate is needed and how to prepare - essential guide for families.
Estate Planning
· 37 min
Understanding Inheritance Tax in the UK
Discover how UK inheritance tax works in 2025. Learn about thresholds, exemptions, and strategies to reduce your IHT bill on estates over £325k.
Estate Planning
· 24 min
What to Include in Your Will (Complete UK Checklist 2026)
Essential checklist of what to include in a will. From executors to digital assets, ensure your will covers everything with our comprehensive UK guide.
Will Basics
· 29 min
Estate Planning UK: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Learn estate planning essentials for UK residents. Understand wills, trusts, LPAs, and inheritance tax strategies to protect your wealth and family.
Estate Planning
· 27 min
How to Choose Guardians for Your Children: A UK Parent's Guide
How to choose guardians for your children in your UK will. Practical advice, common mistakes to avoid, and legal requirements. Complete guide.
Family Planning
· 38 min
How to Distribute Your Estate Fairly: UK Guide 2026
Proven strategies for fair estate distribution. Expert guidance on equal vs unequal shares, legal protections, and preventing inheritance disputes.
Estate Planning
· 30 min
What Is an Executor and How to Choose One
Discover what an executor does, who can be one, and how to choose the right person to handle your estate. Expert guidance for UK will makers.
Estate Planning
· 26 min
Backup Guardians UK: Protecting Your Children's Future
Only 30% of UK parents name guardians. Discover why backup guardians are essential and how to protect your children if your first choice can't act.
Family Planning
· 22 min
Can Grandparents Be Guardians? UK Legal Guide for Parents
Can you appoint grandparents as guardians in your will? Learn UK legal requirements, age considerations, and how to protect your children's future.
Family Planning
· 40 min
Can I Write My Own Will? DIY Wills Explained (2026 UK Guide)
Yes, you can write your own will in the UK, but mistakes can invalidate it. Learn the legal requirements, common errors, and when DIY is safe vs risky.
UK Will Law
· 46 min
Financial Planning for Children's Inheritance: A UK Parent's Guide
Master children inheritance planning in the UK. Trusts, age milestones, tax savings & guardian strategies. Protect your children's financial future today.
Family Planning
· 22 min
How to Sign a Will in the UK (The Correct Way)
Exact legal requirements for signing a will in the UK. Step-by-step guide to valid will execution. Avoid costly mistakes. UK guide 2025.
UK Will Law
· 42 min
Setting Up a Trust for Your Children in Your Will
Learn when trusts protect children's inheritance, which type suits your family, and avoid costly mistakes. Create your will with built-in trust options for £99.99.
Family Planning
· 34 min
UK Will Requirements: Is Your Will Legally Valid?
Discover the 5 essential UK will requirements that make a will legally valid. Learn what makes a will invalid and how to avoid costly mistakes with your estate.
UK Will Law
· 19 min
What Happens to Your Children If You Die Without a Will?
Without a will, courts decide who raises your children - a process taking 41+ weeks. Learn how to appoint guardians and protect your family. Start free.
Family Planning
· 25 min
What Makes a Will Invalid in the UK? 7 Common Mistakes
Discover 7 reasons UK wills become invalid under the Wills Act 1837. Learn witnessing rules, capacity requirements, and how to protect your estate.
UK Will Law
· 21 min
Who Can Witness a Will in the UK? (2026 Legal Requirements)
Discover who can legally witness a will in the UK, why beneficiaries can't witness, and avoid costly mistakes that could invalidate your will. Get it right the first time.
UK Will Law
· 27 min
Wills Act 1837: Understanding UK Will Law
Learn how the Wills Act 1837 governs UK wills today. Discover formal requirements, recent reforms, and what makes your will legally valid under section 9.
UK Will Law
· 33 min
Wills for New Parents: UK Guide to Protecting Your Family
Essential guide for new parents on creating a will, appointing guardians, and securing your child's future. Learn UK requirements and costs in 15 minutes.
Family Planning
· 28 min
Life Insurance and Your Will: UK Parents Guide 2026
How life insurance and wills protect your children. Learn about beneficiaries, trusts, and 3 critical mistakes UK parents make. Complete guide.
Family Planning
· 29 min
School Fees in Your Will: What Parents Should Know
Protect your children's private education with proper will planning. Learn how to ensure school fees are covered if something happens to you. Start your will today.
Family Planning
· 38 min
Single Parent Wills: Protecting Your Children's Future
Single parent will UK guide: appoint guardians, protect your children's inheritance, and ensure their future security. Create your will in 15 minutes from £99.99.
Family Planning
· 35 min
Passing On Art & Collectibles in Your Will: A UK Legal Guide
Guide to leaving art, antiques, and collectibles in your UK will. Navigate valuation, inheritance tax, and family disputes when passing on valuable items.
Asset Planning
· 47 min
Business Assets vs Personal Assets in Your Will: UK Guide
Critical differences between business and personal assets in UK wills. Inheritance tax, valuation, and protection strategies for mixed estates.
Asset Planning
· 31 min
Buy-to-Let Portfolio Estate Planning: Protect Your Legacy
Planning for your buy-to-let portfolio after you're gone? Discover how to protect your property investments, reduce inheritance tax, and pass your portfolio to beneficiaries smoothly.
Asset Planning
· 27 min
Cryptocurrency in Your Will: How to Pass It On
Don't let your Bitcoin die with you. Learn how to include cryptocurrency in your UK will, protect private keys, and ensure your digital assets reach your beneficiaries.
Asset Planning
· 31 min
How to Leave Money to Grandchildren in Your UK Will
Tax-efficient ways to leave inheritance to grandchildren. Expert guidance on trusts, IHT planning, and protecting your legacy. UK will guide.
Retirement Planning
· 23 min
Investment Portfolio in Your Will: Stocks & Bonds UK Guide
Protect your stocks, bonds & investment portfolio with proper will planning. Learn IHT rules, ISA inheritance, nominee accounts & AIM shares (2025 changes).
Asset Planning
· 28 min
Lifetime Gifts to Reduce Inheritance Tax: UK Guide 2026
How lifetime gifts reduce inheritance tax. Learn about the £3,000 annual exemption, 7-year rule, and smart gifting strategies. UK guide 2025.
Retirement Planning
· 30 min
Multiple Properties in Your Will: How to Divide Them
Own multiple properties? How to distribute your property portfolio fairly in your UK will, avoid family disputes, and minimise inheritance tax.
Asset Planning
· 33 min
Overseas Property in Your Will: UK Residents Guide
UK residents with property abroad face double probate, forced heirship rules, and complex tax. Complete guide to protecting your international estate.
Asset Planning
· 35 min
Rental Property in Your Will: What Landlords Need to Know
Buy-to-let landlords face complex inheritance tax and probate issues. Learn how to protect your rental property and tenants in your will—complete UK guide.
Asset Planning
· 35 min
Care Home Fees and Your Estate: UK Protection Guide 2026
Protect your estate from UK care home fees. Legal strategies to avoid deliberate deprivation and safeguard assets. Expert guide for families.
Retirement Planning
· 42 min
Downsizing and Your Will: What to Change When You Move
Downsizing? Your will needs updating. Learn what to change in your UK will when you sell or move property to protect your estate and inheritance tax benefits.
Retirement Planning
· 38 min
Estate Planning for Widows and Widowers: UK Guide 2026
Learn how widows can protect inheritance, use transferable nil rate bands, and update their will after bereavement. UK legal guide with tax-saving strategies
Retirement Planning
· 28 min
Inheritance Tax Planning for £500k-£2M Estates
Discover practical inheritance tax strategies for estates worth £500k-£2M. Learn how to use allowances, gifting, and trusts to protect your family's wealth from the 40% tax.
Wealth Planning
· 37 min
Pension Benefits and Your Will: UK Guide for Pension Holders
Your pension doesn't follow your will - it sits outside your estate. Learn how to ensure your pension goes to the right people and avoid costly mistakes.
Retirement Planning
· 26 min
Reviewing Your Will After Retirement: What Changed?
Retirement changes everything—your assets, beneficiaries, and tax liabilities. Discover why 67% tax on inherited pensions demands a will review now.
Retirement Planning
· 29 min
When to Update Your Will (and How Often)
When to update your will in the UK: marriage, divorce, children, and more. Keep estate plans current with expert guidance. Avoid costly disputes.
Retirement Planning
· 37 min
Charitable Giving in Your Will: UK Inheritance Tax Benefits
Leave 10% to charity and reduce inheritance tax from 40% to 36%. Learn how charitable donations in your will cut IHT bills. Start your will today.
Wealth Planning
· 38 min
Children from Previous Relationships: Fair Inheritance UK
Protect all your children fairly. Life interest trusts, equal vs proportional splits, remarriage risks. Expert UK will planning for blended families.
Family Structures
· 31 min
Estate Planning in Your 40s and 50s: UK Peak Earners Guide
Essential estate planning for UK professionals in peak earning years. Protect wealth, minimize inheritance tax, and secure your family's future.
Wealth Planning
· 33 min
Estate Planning for HENRYs: Protecting Your Wealth UK 2026
HENRYs earning £100k+ face unique estate planning challenges. Discover how to protect your growing wealth, avoid 67% tax rates, and secure your family's future.
Wealth Planning
· 29 min
Investment Accounts in Your Will: ISAs, Pensions & Stocks
Discover how ISAs, pensions and investment portfolios pass to beneficiaries. Avoid costly mistakes with your investment accounts in your will from just £99.99.
Wealth Planning
· 41 min
Property Portfolio and Your Will: UK Landlord Guide 2026
Protect your rental properties from 40% inheritance tax. Expert UK will planning for landlords and property investors with multiple properties.
Wealth Planning
· 35 min
Protecting Your Assets in Your Will: UK Guide 2026
Learn how to protect your assets in your will from care fees, remarriage, and inheritance tax. Expert strategies for UK estate planning worth £325,000+.
Wealth Planning
· 36 min
Second Homes and Holiday Properties in Wills: UK Guide
Protect your holiday home and second property with proper will planning. Expert guidance on inheritance tax, CGT, and avoiding family disputes. From £99.99.
Wealth Planning
· 28 min
Stepchildren in Your Will: What Are Their Rights?
Stepchildren have no automatic UK inheritance rights under intestacy law. How to protect them in your will and the 1975 Act claims they can make.
Family Structures
· 27 min
Unmarried Couples: Why You Urgently Need a Will
Living together isn't enough. Without a will, your unmarried partner inherits nothing. Learn how intestacy rules affect cohabiting couples and protect your family today.
Family Structures
· 38 min
Updating Your Will After Divorce: Essential UK Guide (2026)
Divorce doesn't cancel your will in the UK—but your ex is treated as deceased. Learn what happens to your estate, when to update, and how to protect your children from sideways disinheritance.
Family Structures
· 30 min
Wills for Blended Families: A Complete Guide
Protect children from previous marriages and your new partner. Expert UK guidance on life interest trusts, mirror wills, and avoiding accidental disinheritance.
Family Structures
· 31 min
Ex-Spouse in Your Will: Removing Them Properly
How UK divorce affects your will and why Section 18A may not protect you. Step-by-step guide to removing your ex-spouse and preventing estate claims.
Family Structures
· 41 min
Joint Property and Unmarried Couples: Will Planning Guide
Protect your partner's future with proper will planning. Learn about joint tenancy, tenants in common, and why 3.5M+ UK cohabiting couples need wills. Create yours online in 15 minutes for £99.99.
Relationship Planning
· 24 min
Marriage Invalidates Your Will: What You Must Know
Marriage automatically revokes your will in England and Wales. How marriage affects your estate plan and what engaged couples must do to protect assets.
Family Structures
· 42 min
Second Marriage and Wills: Protecting Blended Families
Remarriage revokes your will automatically in the UK. How to protect children from previous relationships, your new spouse, and avoid inheritance disputes.
Family Structures
· 31 min
What Happens to Unmarried Partners Without a Will in the UK?
Unmarried partners inherit nothing under UK intestacy rules. Who gets your estate instead, how to protect your partner, and the common law marriage myth.
Relationship Planning
· 24 min
Cohabitation Agreements and Wills: What You Need
Cohabitation agreements protect during separation; wills protect after death. Learn why unmarried UK couples need both for complete legal protection.
Relationship Planning
· 22 min
Common Law Marriage Myth: You Have No Rights in the UK
49% of cohabiting couples believe in 'common law marriage' – but it doesn't exist in UK law. Discover what rights you actually have and how to protect your partner.
Relationship Planning
· 51 min
Do I Need a Will in My 20s or 30s? UK Guide for Young Adults
75% of people in their 30s have no will. Discover why unmarried couples, first-time buyers, and young professionals need wills now. Create yours in 15 minutes.
Life Stage Planning
· 29 min
LGBTQ+ Couples and Wills: Protecting Your Partner
Essential guide to wills for LGBTQ+ couples in the UK. Protect your partner from intestacy rules, family challenges, and inheritance tax—whether married or not.
Relationship Planning
· 33 min
Long-Term Relationships: When to Make a Will in the UK
46% of UK couples believe common law marriage protects them—it doesn't. Learn why unmarried partners need wills and when to make one. £99.99 online will in 15 minutes.
Relationship Planning
· 34 min
Digital Assets in Your Will: Social Media, Crypto & NFTs
76% of Brits lack digital asset plans. Protect crypto, social media & NFTs in your UK will. Complete guide to digital inheritance planning.
Life Stage Planning
· 27 min
First Time Homeowner? Here's Why You Need a Will
Bought your first home? 91% of young homeowners don't have a will. Learn why protecting your £311k property investment matters from day one with WUHLD.
Life Stage Planning
· 22 min
Student Loans and Your Will: What Happens After Death?
UK student loans are written off when you die, but what about protecting your partner and assets? Learn why graduates with student debt still need a will.
Life Stage Planning
· 26 min
Wills for Young Professionals: Under 35s Essential Guide
Young professionals under 35 need wills too. Protect your assets, partner, and digital life. Create yours online in 15 minutes for £99.99 with WUHLD.
Life Stage Planning
· 53 min
Business Succession Planning in Your Will: A UK Owner's Guide
69% of UK business owners lack succession plans. Protect your business, employees, and family with proper will planning before April 2026 tax changes.
Business Planning
· 31 min
Company Shares in Your Will: How to Pass Them On
Discover how to include company shares in your UK will, avoid intestacy disputes, and protect your business legacy with proper succession planning.
Business Planning
· 26 min
Freelancers and Contractors: Will Essentials
4.4M UK freelancers lack business-critical wills. Why contractors need estate plans for IP, business assets, and IR35 protection. Create yours in 15 mins.
Business Planning
· 30 min
Partnership Agreements and Your Will: UK Business Guide
Without a will and partnership agreement, your business dissolves when you die. Protect your partnership, co-owners, and family with proper estate planning.
Business Planning
· 18 min
Sole Traders and Wills: Protecting Your Business
Why sole traders need a will to protect their business. What happens to your business when you die, inheritance tax rules, and how to secure your legacy.
Business Planning
· 41 min
Startup Founders: Early-Stage Will Planning Guide UK
Protect your startup equity from intestacy chaos. Essential will planning for UK founders with shares, EMI options, and business assets worth protecting.
Business Planning
· 37 min
What Happens to Your Business When You Die?
When a UK business owner dies, the impact varies by business structure. Understand succession planning for sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships.
Business Planning
· 24 min
Debt and Your Will: What Happens to It After You Die?
Discover what happens to your debt when you die in the UK. Learn who pays, how estates handle debt, and how to protect your family from financial burden.
Special Situations
· 20 min
Disabled Person's Will: Special Considerations in the UK
Essential guide to will planning for disabled people in the UK, including testamentary capacity, benefit protection, trusts, and legal requirements for 2025.
Special Situations
· 28 min
Estranged Family: How to Disinherit Properly in the UK
Can you disinherit estranged family? Yes—but UK law lets them challenge. Learn how to protect your will from being overturned under the 1975 Act.
Special Situations
· 37 min
Expat Wills: UK Citizens Living Abroad
UK expat will guide: inheritance tax changes from April 2025, dual wills vs single will, forced heirship rules. Get your UK will sorted in 15 minutes.
Special Situations
· 24 min
Foreign Nationals with UK Assets: Will Planning Guide
Foreign national with UK property? Get our expert guide to UK inheritance tax, wills, and protecting your cross-border assets under 2025 rules.
Special Situations
· 29 min
Pets in Your Will: Ensuring They're Cared For
Only 26% of UK pet owners plan for their pets in their will. Learn how to legally protect your beloved companion's future if you pass away.
Special Situations
· 28 min
Special Needs Dependents: Will and Trust Planning in the UK
Complete guide to protecting disabled children and adults through proper will and trust planning. Protect means-tested benefits while securing their future.
Special Situations
· 22 min
Junior Doctors and Wills: Do You Need One?
With £80,000+ student debt and rotating placements, junior doctors face unique challenges. Learn why a will matters now—not later—for your career stage.
Professional Guidance
· 27 min
Locum Doctors: Estate Planning Essentials
Locum doctors face unique estate planning challenges. Learn how to protect your assets, navigate NHS pension rules, and secure your family's future.
Professional Guidance
· 29 min
Medical Indemnity Insurance and Your Will: UK Doctor's Guide
How medical indemnity insurance protects your estate after death. Understand occurrence-based vs claims-made cover and why it matters for your will.
Professional Guidance
· 28 min
NHS Pension and Your Will: A Complete Guide
How NHS pension death benefits work with your will. Nomination forms explained. Protect your partner from inheritance tax. NHS staff guide.
Professional Guidance
· 29 min
Wills for Nurses and Healthcare Workers: UK Guide 2026
Essential will planning guide for UK nurses and healthcare workers. Protect your NHS pension, nominate guardians, and secure your family's future for just £99.99.
Professional Guidance
· 24 min
Online Wills for Doctors and Medical Professionals: UK Guide
UK doctors work 40+ hours weekly but 44% lack wills. Online wills take 15 minutes vs weeks for solicitors. Essential estate planning guide.
Professional Guidance
· 29 min
Client Education: How to Explain Wills and Probate Simply
Learn how to explain wills, probate, and inheritance tax to clients in simple terms. Communication frameworks, common questions, and actionable scripts.
Professional Resources
· 29 min
Accountant's Guide to Client Will Planning: Advice Without Liability
How accountants guide clients on will planning while managing professional risk. When to advise, when to refer, and adding value without crossing boundaries.
Professional Resources
· 36 min
Estate Planning Tools for Accountants: UK Guide
Discover essential estate planning tools, software, and referral strategies for UK accountancy practices. Add value for clients and diversify revenue streams.
Professional Resources
· 27 min
IFA Guide to Will Writing Services: UK Edition
Complete guide for IFAs on advising clients about will writing services, from understanding regulatory boundaries to recommending affordable online solutions.
Professional Resources
· 38 min
IHT Planning for Financial Advisers & IFAs (2026 Guide)
Expert IHT planning guide for advisers. Navigate 2026-27 tax changes, pension IHT rules, business relief reforms, and effective client conversations.
Professional Resources
· 45 min
Tax-Efficient Estate Planning for High Net Worth Clients UK
Expert guide for wealth managers on HNW estate planning strategies, IHT mitigation, and 2026-2027 tax changes. Help clients preserve wealth across generations.
Professional Resources
· 38 min
When to Recommend Online Wills vs Solicitors to Clients
When to recommend online wills vs solicitor services, understand your duty of care, and confidently advise clients on estate planning options.
Professional Resources
· 18 min
What if You Have No Family to Leave Anything To?
Single with no children? Discover your will options, what happens without one, and how to leave your estate to friends or charity in the UK.
Special Situations
· 33 min
How to Value Your Business for Your Will: UK Guide 2026
Learn how to accurately value your business for UK inheritance tax, estate planning, and will purposes. Expert guidance on valuation methods, HMRC requirements, and Business Property Relief.
Business Planning
· 26 min
What Happens to Pensions When an Unmarried Partner Dies?
Unmarried partners have no automatic pension rights when their partner dies. Learn how to protect your partner with expression of wish forms and nominations.
Relationship Planning
· 26 min
Why Your Clients Need a Will: A Guide for IFAs
Financial advisors: discover why estate planning is critical for client retention. 75% of IFAs report higher satisfaction when discussing wills. Complete guide for 2025.
Professional Resources
· 22 min
Wills for Couples Buying a House Together (Unmarried): Complete UK Guide
Unmarried couples buying a house have zero inheritance rights under UK law. Learn why you need a will, how joint tenancy works, and how to protect your property investment.
Relationship Planning