Wills & estate planning guides
Plain-English guides to wills, inheritance tax, and estate planning in England & Wales.
What Should a Will Include?
A valid will is more than a signature on a piece of paper. Here is exactly what yours needs to contain – and what most people forget to put in.
Read the guideInheritance Tax and Your Will
HMRC collected over £7 billion in inheritance tax in 2023/24. A well-structured will — combined with the right lifetime planning — can legally and significantly reduce what your estate pays.
Read the guideDo I Need a Solicitor to Write My Will?
The honest answer from a qualified probate practitioner – including when you don’t, when you do, and why the right online service can give you the best of both worlds.
Read the guideUK Wills with Overseas Assets
Owning a home in France, investments in the US, or a bank account in the Channel Islands changes your estate planning significantly. Here is what you need to know.
Read the guideWills for Business Owners
Your business may be your most valuable asset. Without the right will – and the right planning around it – it can become your family’s biggest liability.
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