# Make a Will

> The only solicitor-checked online wills service in the UK. Founded in 2008 by Oliver Asha, a Solicitor of England and Wales (SRA 372772) and Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP).

Make a Will lets people in England and Wales create a legally valid will online in around 15 minutes, with every will made and checked by a qualified solicitor — or drafted through a full one-to-one solicitor consultation for more complex estates. Single wills from £60; mirror wills for couples £90 (online wills provided by Make a Will Online); full solicitor consultations from £420. Will updates are included for the first year, then available by subscription (£20 per person per year); 30-day money-back guarantee. All guides on this site are authored by Oliver Asha.

## Service

- [Make a Will | Solicitor-Checked Wills from £60](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/): Make a will online in 15 minutes, or book a full solicitor consultation. Solicitor-checked wills from £60, trusted since 2008.
- [Lasting Powers of Attorney | Solicitor-Made LPAs from £120](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/lpas): Appoint people you trust to decide for you if you cannot. Solicitor-made LPAs online from £120 each, or with a full solicitor consultation.
- [Make Your Will Online | Get Started](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/make-your-will): Start creating your solicitor-checked will online. Our guided questionnaire takes about 15 minutes and you can save your progress at any time.
- [Mirror Wills for Couples | Matching Wills](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/a-pair-of-wills-or-mirror-wills): Mirror wills are matching wills for couples that reflect each other. The most popular choice for married couples and civil partners.
- [Sample Will | See What Your Will Looks Like](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/sample-will): View a sample solicitor-checked will to see exactly what you will receive. Clear, professional formatting reviewed by qualified solicitors.
- [Lifetime Will Updates | Change Your Will Anytime](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/lifetime-updates): Update your will whenever your circumstances change. Free for your first year, then a low annual subscription. Every update is checked by a qualified solicitor.
- [Money Back Guarantee](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/money-back-guarantee): Not satisfied with your will? We offer a full money-back guarantee within 30 days of purchase. No questions asked.
- [Book a Call | Speak to a Will Advisor](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/book-a-call): Book a video or voice call with one of our advisors to discuss your will. We can help with straightforward and complex situations.

## About

- [About Us](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/about-us): Make a Will is the only solicitor-checked online wills service. Award-winning, trusted since 2008, with qualified solicitors reviewing every will.
- [Why Make a Will? | Reasons You Need a Will](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/why-make-a-will): Making a will protects your family and ensures your wishes are followed. Learn the key reasons why everyone needs a will.
- [Why Write a Will? | The Case for Making a Will](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/why-write-a-will): Over half of UK adults don't have a will. Here's why writing a will is one of the most important things you can do.
- [Contact Us](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/contact): Get in touch with our team about making your will. Contact us by form, phone, or book a video call with one of our advisors.
- [Frequently Asked Questions About Making a Will](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/faq): Find answers to common questions about making a will online, including legal validity, witnesses, executors, updating your will, and more.

## Charities & Fundraising

- [Services for Charities | Gifts in Wills Partnerships](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/charities): Partner with Make a Will to grow your legacy income. We help charities promote gifts in wills with solicitor-checked wills for your supporters.
- [Gifts in Wills for Charities | Charity Partnerships](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/fundraising-online-wills): Help your supporters leave a lasting legacy. We provide solicitor-checked wills for charity supporters with personalised campaign pages.
- [Charities and Fundraising for Gifts in Wills](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/charities-and-fundraising-for-gifts-in-wills): Discover how charities can work with us to promote legacy giving and increase charitable donations through gifts in wills.
- [Solicitor-Checked Wills for Charity Supporters](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/solicitor-checked-wills-for-charity-supporters): Offer your charity supporters access to affordable, solicitor-checked wills while encouraging legacy gifts to your cause.
- [Gifts in Wills Training with Richard Radcliffe](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/gifts-in-wills-training-with-richard-radcliffe): Professional legacy fundraising training with Richard Radcliffe to help your team maximise gifts in wills income.
- [Charity Gifts in Wills: How and Why](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/charity-gifts-in-wills-how-and-why): Leaving a gift to charity in your will can make a lasting difference and may reduce inheritance tax. Learn how to include a charity gift.

## Guides

- [Do You Need to Make a Will?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/do-i-need-to-make-a-will): Find out who needs a will, what happens without one, and why making a will is one of the most important things you can do to protect your family.
- [Are Online Wills Legal?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/are-online-wills-legal): Yes, online wills are legal in England and Wales. The legal requirements for a valid will, and why a solicitor-checked will gives you extra protection.
- [Make an Online Will in 5 Easy Steps](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/make-an-online-will-in-five-easy-steps): A step-by-step guide to making your will online, from choosing a trusted provider to signing and storing your completed will.
- [What Is a Solicitor-Checked Will?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/what-is-a-solicitor-checked-will): Every will we create is reviewed by a qualified solicitor. Learn what this means, why it matters, and how it protects you and your family.
- [How Our Solicitor-Checked Wills Work](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/how-solicitor-checked-online-will-works): A qualified solicitor on our team reviews every will we produce within two working days. See the four-step review process and what we look for.
- [How Our Solicitor Consultation Works](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/how-our-solicitor-consultation-works): What happens on the solicitor consultation route, step by step. The free call, the fixed quote, drafting, and when an online will suits you better.
- [Who Can Witness a Will? | Witness Requirements](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/who-can-witness-a-will): Learn who can and cannot witness your will, what witnesses need to do, and common mistakes to avoid when signing your will.
- [How to Sign a Will | Step-by-Step Signing Guide](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/how-to-sign-execute-a-will): A clear guide to properly signing (executing) your will with witnesses. Covers printing, signing order, witness requirements, and safe storage.
- [Will Writing Glossary | Legal Terms Explained](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/will-writing-glossary): Plain-English definitions of common will writing terms including executor, beneficiary, probate, intestacy, codicil, and more.
- [What Is an Executor? | Executor Duties Explained](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/executors): An executor carries out the instructions in your will after you die. Learn what they do, who to choose, and how many you need.
- [Choosing Executors for Your Will](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/choosing-executors-for-your-will): Practical advice on choosing the right executors for your will: who to pick, how many, and what to think about before you decide.
- [What Is Probate and Do I Need It?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/do-i-need-probate): Probate is the legal process of administering an estate after someone dies. Find out when probate is required and how to apply.
- [How to Apply for Probate | Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/apply-for-probate): A practical guide to applying for a Grant of Probate in England and Wales, including what you need, how long it takes, and the costs involved.
- [Probate Directory | Find Probate Help Near You](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/probate-directory): Find probate solicitors and professionals to help with estate administration in your area.
- [Understanding Estate Accounts](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/preparing-estate-accounts): A guide to preparing and understanding estate accounts during probate: what they include, who prepares them, and why they matter.
- [What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/lasting-power-of-attorney): A Lasting Power of Attorney lets you appoint someone to make decisions if you lose mental capacity. Learn about the two types and why you need one.
- [Do I Need a Lasting Power of Attorney?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/do-i-need-an-lpa): Find out why everyone should consider making an LPA, what happens without one, and how it protects you and your family.
- [How Do I Make a Lasting Power of Attorney?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/make-an-lpa): A step-by-step guide to creating an LPA: who to appoint, what forms to complete, and how to register with the Office of the Public Guardian.
- [What Is an Attorney? | LPA Attorneys Explained](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/attorneys): An attorney is the person you appoint to act on your behalf under a Lasting Power of Attorney. Learn about their role and responsibilities.
- [The Five Duties of an Attorney | Lasting Power of Attorney](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/five-duties-of-an-attorney): What the law requires of an attorney under an LPA: best interests, the statutory principles, staying within your authority, and keeping records.
- [When Can My Attorneys Act? | LPA Timing Explained](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/when-can-attorneys-act): With a property and financial affairs LPA you choose: attorneys can act as soon as it is registered, or only once you lack capacity. How to decide.
- [Can an Attorney Make Gifts? | LPA Gift Rules](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/can-an-attorney-make-gifts): An attorney can make small gifts on customary occasions, if the amount is reasonable. What section 12 allows, and when you need the Court of Protection.
- [Choosing Attorneys for Your LPA](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/choosing-attorneys): Guidance on choosing the right attorneys for your Lasting Power of Attorney: who to pick, how many, and whether they should act jointly or separately.
- [How Much Does an LPA Cost?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/lpa-cost): A breakdown of the costs involved in making a Lasting Power of Attorney, including registration fees and professional help options.
- [Getting Married? Do You Need a Will?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/i-am-getting-married-do-i-need-a-will): Marriage automatically revokes any existing will. Find out why you need a new will when you get married and how to protect your family.
- [Separated or Divorcing? Do You Need a New Will?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/separated-from-partner-divorce-wills): If you have separated or are going through a divorce, your will may need updating. Learn how separation and divorce affect your will.
- [Guardianship and Wills | Appointing Legal Guardians](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/legal-guardians): If you have children under 18, your will lets you choose who would look after them. Learn how to appoint legal guardians in your will.
- [Blended Families and Wills | Protecting Everyone](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/blended-families): Will writing for blended families: how to provide for stepchildren, protect your spouse, and prevent sideways disinheritance.
- [Wills and Stepchildren | How to Include Stepchildren](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/wills-and-stepchildren): Stepchildren do not automatically inherit under intestacy rules. Learn how to include stepchildren in your will and protect their interests.
- [How to Register a Death in England and Wales](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/register-a-death): A practical guide to registering a death: when to do it, where to go, what documents you need, and what happens next.
- [Death of a Spouse | What You Need to Know](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/death-of-a-spouse): Guidance on what to do after the death of a spouse, from the practical next steps to how the estate is shared out.
- [Arranging a Funeral | A Practical Guide](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/arranging-a-funeral): A step-by-step guide to arranging a funeral, including choosing a funeral director, types of service, costs, and what to consider.
- [Dealing with Personal Belongings After a Death](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/personal-belongings): Guidance on sorting through personal belongings after someone dies: what to keep, donate or sell, and how to handle sentimental items.
- [What Happens if You Die Without a Will?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/dying-without-a-will-intestacy): Dying without a will means your estate is distributed by intestacy rules, not your wishes. Learn who inherits and why this matters.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Make a Will? | UK Pricing Guide](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/cost-of-making-a-will): What a will costs online and with a solicitor. Ours start from £60, and we explain what changes the price. Online wills provided by Make a Will Online.
- [Inheritance Tax: Thresholds, Rates & How to Reduce It](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/inheritance-tax-guide): Current UK inheritance tax thresholds (£325,000 nil rate band), the 40% tax rate, key exemptions, and practical ways to reduce your IHT bill through your will.
- [What Is a Trust in a Will? | Types of Will Trust Explained](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/trusts-in-wills): A plain-English guide to trusts in wills: life interest trusts, discretionary trusts and bare trusts. When you need one and how they protect your family.
- [What Is a Discretionary Trust?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/discretionary-trust): A plain-English guide to discretionary trusts in wills. How trustees decide who benefits, and how they protect an inheritance from divorce or debt.
- [What Is a Life Interest Trust?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/life-interest-trust): A plain-English guide to life interest trusts. How they let a partner live in your home for life, while your children still inherit it in the end.
- [What Is a Vulnerable Person's Trust?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/vulnerable-persons-trust): A plain-English guide to vulnerable person's trusts. How to provide for a disabled loved one without putting their means-tested benefits at risk.
- [How to Change Your Will | Update or Replace Your Will](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/how-to-change-your-will): The best ways to change your will: making a new will, or using a codicil. What you can and cannot do, and how often to review your will.
- [Will Template UK: What Your Will Should Include](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/will-template-uk): What every UK will should contain, from revocation clauses to residuary estates. See our sample will, and why a template on its own is not enough.
- [Lasting Power of Attorney vs Will: What's the Difference?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/lpa-vs-will): A will controls what happens after you die. An LPA covers decisions while you're alive. Learn why you need both and what happens without each one.
- [What to Do When Someone Dies: A Complete UK Checklist](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/what-to-do-when-someone-dies): Step-by-step checklist of what to do when someone dies in the UK, from registering the death to applying for probate and sharing out the estate.
- [Legal Challenges to Wills | Contesting a Will Explained](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/legal-challenges-to-wills): When can a will be challenged in England and Wales? The grounds, who can claim, what it costs, and what happens to the estate if a will is set aside.
- [How to Challenge a Will | Caveats, Evidence and Deadlines](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/how-to-challenge-a-will): The practical steps to contest a will. Entering a caveat, Larke v Nugus requests, time limits, who pays, and finding a probate solicitor.
- [Protecting Your Will From a Challenge](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/protect-your-will-from-challenge): How to make a will that is hard to contest: warning signs, the golden rule, letters of wishes, why no contest clauses only go so far, and what actually works.
- [Testamentary Capacity | The Banks v Goodfellow Test](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/testamentary-capacity): What mental capacity the law requires to make a valid will, who has to prove it, and why a dementia diagnosis is not decisive on its own.
- [Knowledge and Approval of a Will](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/knowledge-and-approval): A will is only valid if the person signing knew and approved its contents. How that differs from capacity, and why it is so hard to challenge.
- [Undue Influence and Wills | When Pressure Invalidates a Will](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/undue-influence-wills): Undue influence in a will means coercion, not persuasion. Why it is so hard to prove, what evidence the courts require, and the reform that may change it.
- [Fraudulent Calumny | Lies That Can Invalidate a Will](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/fraudulent-calumny): Fraudulent calumny is where someone poisons a will-maker's mind against a beneficiary with lies. What must be proved, why honest belief is a complete defence.
- [A Will That Was Not Signed Correctly | Wills Act 1837 s.9](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/will-not-signed-correctly): The signing and witnessing rules a will must meet, and what happens if a beneficiary witnesses it. Why an attestation clause matters so much.
- [Inheritance Act 1975 Claims | Reasonable Financial Provision](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/resource/inheritance-act-1975-claims): Who can claim reasonable provision from an estate, the different standards for spouses and everyone else, and the six-month deadline.

## Glossary

- [What Is a Beneficiary? | Will Writing Glossary](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/beneficiary): A beneficiary is anyone who receives something under a will. Learn about types of beneficiary, substitute beneficiaries, and the rules.
- [What Is a Bequest? | Will Writing Glossary](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/bequest): A bequest is a gift made in a will. Learn about specific, general, demonstrative, and residuary bequests and what happens if one fails.
- [What Is a Codicil? | Will Writing Glossary](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/codicil): A codicil is a document that makes changes to an existing will. Learn when to use one and why a new will is usually better.
- [What Is a Legacy? | Will Writing Glossary](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/legacy): A legacy is a gift left in a will. Learn about the different types of legacy and how to leave one in your will.
- [What Is a Testator? | Will Writing Glossary](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/testator): A testator is the person who makes a will. Learn about the legal requirements a testator must meet for a valid will.

## Topical pages

- [5 Reasons to Update Your Will](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/5-reasons-to-update-your-will): Life changes constantly and your will should keep up. Here are five important reasons you might need to update your will today.
- [Children and Gifts in Wills | 5 Ways to Get Peace of Mind](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/children-and-gifts-in-wills): When you have children, making a will becomes even more important. Here's how to protect your children and provide for their future.
- [Do You Cohabit? Your Key Questions Answered](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/do-you-cohabit): Unmarried couples have very different inheritance rights from married couples. Find out what you need to know about wills and cohabitation.
- [Wills for British Expats | Living Abroad?](https://www.makeawill.co.uk/uk-expat-wills): Living abroad as a British citizen? Learn how different jurisdictions affect your will and why you still need a UK will.