Need a will but not sure where to start?
Calm online will option
Need a will but not sure where to start?
Start with the simple checks, then continue to Which? Wills if your wishes look straightforward.
- For straightforward wishes
- Clear signing instructions
- Pause if red flags apply
Quick to start. No Here4Wills form or call centre.
Choose your route
Move from reading to the right will route
Making a will can feel emotional as well as practical. Start by checking whether your wishes are straightforward enough for an online will service.
A will says who gets what
It covers money, property and possessions after you die. It can also name guardians for children.
Signing matters
In England and Wales, a will normally needs two witnesses who are both over 18 and can see the signing.
Advice matters when complex
GOV.UK says you should get advice if your will is not straightforward.
Who an online will may suit
An online will may suit someone with straightforward wishes, no serious family dispute, no complex tax position and no unusual property or business assets.
- You know who should inherit
- You can choose executors
- You understand who should not witness the will
- You are comfortable answering step-by-step questions
When to pause for advice
Pause if anything feels complicated or pressured. A solicitor may be safer where mistakes could affect people you care about.
- Blended families
- Dependants with special needs
- Overseas property
- Business assets
- Inheritance tax concerns
- Pressure, dispute or capacity worries
Questions to ask before you continue
- Who should be executor?
- Who should inherit?
- Do you need guardians for children?
- Who can safely witness the will?
- Does any red flag apply?
Useful sources: GOV.UK making a will, GOV.UK legal will rules, Citizens Advice wills.