Wills

A practical Will MOT to confirm your Will (and any Letter of Wishes) is still fit for purpose. Clear Pass, Advisory or Fail outcome and next steps (England and Wales).

A homemade Will can look fine and still fail when it is actually needed. This article explains where DIY Wills commonly go wrong and when a Will MOT makes sense.

You don’t need UK citizenship or residence to make a valid Will in England & Wales. See what matters and when to seek specialist input.

How foreign property & bank accounts interact with a UK Will, plus key country notes for France, Spain & Romania.

Why a professionally drafted Will protects loved ones, avoids disputes, and ensures proper signing, witnesses & storage.

Where you can & can’t scatter ashes in England & Wales, what permissions are needed, and how to record wishes in your Will or Letter of Wishes.

Why the original Will must be stored safely, how insured professional storage works, and how executors retrieve it fast.

Short, real-life Will and LPA stories that show how planning ahead can feel human, relaxed and even uplifting.

A clear, practical guide to recording funeral wishes so your executors can follow them with confidence.

A Letter of Wishes adds practical context to your Will, trust and LPAs, helping the people you appoint act with confidence.

A practical guide to choosing a Will writer and comparing quotes properly, including what to check on price, scope, complaints, insurance, optional extras, and overall value.

Can you update a Will without rewriting it? This guide explains why a full review is usually the safer option, when a fresh Will is better, and what to do next.