Will Writing

Welcome to Make A Will Online. We provide you with information about making a will on the internet. Your will, or "Last Will And Testament" as it is sometimes known, is the legally binding document that ensures any possessions you leave behind in death are distributed according to your wishes.

Benjamin Franklin famously said that "in this world nothing is certain but death and taxes", however it is estimated that less than a third of eligible adults in England and Wales actually have a fully legal will. If you want to make a will, the most popular option is to visit a solicitor. This is highly recommended if you are leaving a large estate, have assets overseas or any unusual clauses that push your will outside usual boundaries.

Contrary to popular belief, however, you don't need a solicitor present to write a will. If you wish to divide your UK assets simply among family, friends and charity (which is true of 99% of wills in England and Wales), you have the option of a will writing kit or making a will online.

Wills Online

You will find plenty written about wills online. Some online services even allow you to make a will online through completing a series of questions. If you find a website that offers online wills, be sure to check the site through thoroughly before entering any personal details. While the internet has become a much safer place to browse and to store personal details in recent years, the data needed to make a will is still highly personal and should only be entered into a trustworthy site.

The advantages of online wills are:

Convenience - it is quick and easy to make a will online. You can create the document at any time of day, for example during your lunchbreak. If you prepare thoroughly before starting the process by gathering the names and addresses of anyone mentioned as an executor or benficiary in the will, the process can take as little as fifteen minutes. You would need to gather this information together however you choose to write your will.

Value - online wills are almost always cheaper than visiting a solicitor. With many solicitors in England and Wales charging upwards of £200 to make a simple will, you are likely to make a decent saving by making a will online.

Important note - online wills are not suitable for every circumstance. We recommend that estates involving large sums of money, property trusts or farmland should be dealt with by a qualified solicitor. The type of wills online vendors produce are generally better suited to simple estates; typically those under £500,000. You should also be aware that any property held overseas will be dealt with according to the law of that country, so you should make a will in the relevant country to cover than portion of your estate.

Also, please be aware that the law in England and Wales differs from that in Scotland. The differences with regard wills and probate are relatively small but highly significant. This site is intended for England and Wales.