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We give you a quick and easy way to make a legally binding Scottish Will with unlimited updates for an affordable price.

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Writing a Will in the digital world does not require expensive face-to-face time with a solicitor. Our automated online platform enables you to make a legally binding document, designed with expert legal input from Scottish solicitors, in as little as 15 minutes. All with clear and helpful guidance at each step.

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Writing a Will sounds complex. You are looking for an easy way to make a legal document that reflects your wishes.

See how our online service helps guide you though the process. From registering for a free account to purchasing your document.

If you still have questions, read our FAQs or read our detailed guide about Writing a Will in Scotland .

How to write a Will

Three easy steps using our online platform

Answer some simple questions

We will ask you some quick and easy questions about your wishes. You can write your document in as little as 15 minutes.

Review your Will

Our online platform is designed with expert legal input from Scottish solicitors. You just need to confirm your wishes are correct.

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Print and then sign each page of your Will document, then you and a witness should sign and date it on the last page to make it legally binding. You can make changes for free, at any time with a subscription.

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Unlimited updates anytime when your circumstances change, included free for the first year, then choose to continue for only £10 per year.

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No, you do not need to use a solicitor to write a Will. You should seek the advice of a solicitor in certain circumstances, for example if you have property overseas or need help with Inheritance Tax planning. Our Wills provide everything you need for a standard Will, including gifting cash and items, sharing your estate, naming Guardians for your children and planning your funeral.

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Yes it is. Our Will writing platform has been designed with expert legal input from Scottish solicitors and as long as each page of your Will is signed at the bottom and then signed and witnessed on the last page, your Will will be legally binding giving you peace of mind.

Solicitors typically charge over £300 to write a single Will with additional costs for any amendments you make want to subsequently make. Many cheaper online Will writing services do not offer Wills that are legally binding in Scotland. We offer a quick and easy way to make a legally binding Will under Scots Law for only £90 with unlimited updates for a year .

You should always keep your Will updated, especially if there has been a change of your circumstances, such as getting married, divorced, having children, receiving an inheritance or selling assets. It is important not to make changes to an existing Will document that has been signed and witnessed. Any changes made this way do not form part of the original legally valid Will. per year ongoing.

You can update your Will as many times as you wish during the first year for no additional charge. After the first year you can choose to continue having access to make changes for only £10 per year .

If a person dies without making a Will they are considered 'dying intestate', their estate will be shared according to the rules of intestacy . To avoid this happening it is always best to make a valid Will to help your family members to make sure your wishes are executed.

All of our Wills come with free unlimited updates for the first year. As your circumstances change, you can update your Will to reflect your new wishes and create a new Will document. After the first year, you can choose to continue to have unlimited updates for only £10 per year .

We work closely with a Scottish law firm who operate nationwide and are experts in the areas of Wills and Inheritance. If you choose to store your Will with them, they will ensure your Will is signed correctly and store your Will securely in their safe for free and provide you with a copy of the signed document by post for your own records.

You do not need to know any legal jargon to use our online Will writing service. We make every step easy to understand and complete. If you have any questions please refer to our extensive Help Centre.

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You should have a will if you would like to decide who receives your assets following your death.

If you die without a will (known as dying ‘intestate’), it is the law that decides how your estate is distributed.

This means that those closest to you may get nothing and those you do not wish to benefit may get it all.

Incapacity can result from an illness but it can also result from an accident. We therefore recommend that everyone should have a power of attorney. A power of attorney allows you to choose who your attorneys are and what powers they have when acting on your behalf.

In the absence of a power of attorney, a guardianship order is required if an individual becomes incapable. This involves a Court procedure and is less flexible, more time consuming and significantly more expensive.

A living will (also known as an advance directive) provides that where you are unable to communicate or take part in deciding on your medical treatment as a result of serious physical illness or mental incapacity, you wish that your life should not be sustained by artificial means and medical treatment should be limited to keeping you comfortable and free from pain.

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Why it's important to make a will

It's important for you to make a will whether or not you think you have many belongings, property or much money.

Dying without a will is called  dying intestate . If you don't have a will, rules called the rights of succession dictate how your money, property or belongings are distributed after your death. This may not be the way that you wanted your money and belongings to be distributed. 

Find out more about rights of succession on the Scottish government website .

If you're not married or in a civil partnership with your partner

If you're not married or in a civil partnership, your partner won't automatically inherit your money, unless you have a will. This applies even if you're living together or have been together for a long time.

They will have to go to court to try and get some of your property and belongings. 

Partners who are married or in a civil partnership should make wills too. Making a will means you can decide what to leave your partner, and other people, when you die. 

If you have children, you can name a guardian for your children. You can also leave instructions on how they should be cared for. You might want to consider setting up a trust .

Tax advice to reduce inheritance tax

You might be able to reduce the amount of tax payable on what your family and friends inherit if you get inheritance tax advice when a will is made.

Digital assets

You might have digital assets, like an online shopping account with credit in it or social media accounts with personal information. You need to make plans about what to do with them.

If you're not sure whether to make a will, you should consult a solicitor or a Citizens Advice Bureau which can give you lists of solicitors -  where to get advice .

If your circumstances change

If your personal circumstances change, it's important that you make a will or change your existing will to ensure that your money and possessions will be distributed according to your wishes. The law on this is complicated and you might need to get legal advice.

For example, you might need to change your will if you:

have children

get married or become civil partners 

get divorced, dissolve your civil partnership or separate

sell or gift your assets

inherit property or money.

You should discuss how these changes affect your will and inheritance planning with a solicitor. 

Separating from your partner

If you weren't married or in a civil partnership but you had made wills with your partner to make sure you could inherit from each other but now you have separated, you should change your will. If you don't change it your ex-partner can inherit if you die.

Getting married or becoming civil partners

If you get married or enter into a civil partnership, there are rights of succession that apply even when neither of you has made a will. The surviving spouse or civil partner has what are called 'prior rights'. This means they're entitled to a certain amount of property and possessions of the person who has died. If you don't make a will, other family members might inherit less than you wanted them to because of the 'prior rights' rules.  

If you leave a gift in your will to your spouse or civil partner, this will fail if you are divorced or you dissolved your civil partnership. The appointment of your ex-spouse or ex-civil partner as an executor will also fail. If you do want to leave something to your ex-spouse or ex-civil partner or appoint them as an executor, then you will need to change your will to say so. 

Setting up a trust for beneficiaries

You might wish to leave money in trust for beneficiaries instead of having it all distributed immediately after you die. For example, you may wish to leave money for the benefit of young children or someone who cannot look after themselves, such as an adult with learning difficulties. If you want to set up a trust, you should consider using a solicitor to do this because mistakes are easy to make and legal difficulties can arise if this is not done properly. Some charitable organisations run a trustee service. Find out more about managing affairs for someone else .

Do you need to use a solicitor

It's best to use a solicitor to make sure your will is legally valid and there are clear instructions for your executors. If you write the will yourself, it's easy to make mistakes that can cause complex problems after your death. Sorting out misunderstandings and disputes in court can result in legal costs that reduce the amount of money in the estate.

Some common mistakes people make when making wills without legal supervision are:

not knowing about the formal requirements needed to make a will legally valid

not listing all the money and property available. This means that when you die some property has to be dealt with under the rules that apply when there is no will, the rules of intestacy

failing to include directions about what happens if a beneficiary dies either before you or before the estate is settled. A will can be drafted to take account of what happens to the beneficiary’s share if this happens

changing the will. If these changes are not signed and witnessed, they are invalid

being unaware that marriage or civil partnership  does not invalidate a previously made will or that divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership does invalidate most provisions in a will relating to the ex-spouse or ex-civil partner 

being unaware of the rules that let dependants claim from the estate if they think they're entitled to more. These are called legal rights. These rules mean that the provisions in the will could be overturned if dependants exert these legal rights.

There is a leaflet explaining more about wills and executries on the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission (SLCC) website . 

Will-writing services are available in books and online. However, these are not regulated by the Law Society of Scotland so there are few safeguards if things go wrong.

When to use a solicitor

There are some circumstances when it is best to use a solicitor. These are when:

you share ownership of a property with someone who is not your spouse or civil partner

you wish to make provision for a dependant who is unable to care for themselves, for example a trust  

there are several family members who might make a claim on the will, for example, a second wife or children from a first marriage

your permanent home is not in the United Kingdom

you are not a British citizen

you are resident here but you own or part-own overseas property

you are involved in a business

you want your possessions to be distributed according to another legal system, for example, Islamic law

you have online possessions, digital assets , that have financial or personal value. There might be issues over who has the legal authority, called jurisdiction, to make a decision about them. Your will might eventually be held in official records that anyone can ask to see, so you need to consider if you need to keep any information separately for confidentiality.

How much does a will cost

Solicitors can set their own charges for drawing up a will. If your will is complex it might be more expensive.

Check with a few local solicitors to find out how much they charge. The fees might be listed on their website. Some solicitors offer discounts for multiple or 'mirror' wills. Mirror wills have similar terms.

You should also check if you can get a free or discounted will through:

an insurance policy

a trade union.

Some solicitors waive their usual fees for drawing up wills at certain times of the year when you donate to charity. Check Will Aid  and Will Relief to find solicitors taking part.

You might be able to get help with the legal costs of making a will if a solicitor considers that you need advice on Scots law before you can make the type of will you need and you are financially eligible.

What should be included in a will

To save time and reduce costs when going to a solicitor, you should think about what you want included in your will.

You should think about:

how much money and what property and possessions you have. For example, property, savings, occupational and personal pensions, insurance policies, bank and building society accounts, shares

digital assets - anything that is stored online. For example, music, text, social media accounts, photographs, and online gaming accounts. You'll need to make a list of how to access all these accounts. You might need specialist legal help because there could be issues about your online account being American, for example, and not covered under Scottish executry law

who you want to benefit from your will. You should make a list of all the people to whom you wish to leave money or possessions. These people are known as beneficiaries. You also need to consider whether you wish to leave any money to charity

who should look after any children under 16 and what provisions need to be made for them and any older children

who is going to sort out the estate and carry out your wishes as set out in the will. These people are known as the executors 

if you want to leave property to a transgender person you must seek advice as you might have to refer to the person in their acquired gender, not their birth gender.

Extra care needs to be taken when you are making a will and including instructions about property such as your house or flat. In some cases there might be a clause in the title deeds called a 'survivorship destination' clause. These clauses can override what it says about the property in a will. A solicitor can give advice about the impact of these clauses.

Choosing executors

Executors are the people responsible for carrying out your wishes and for sorting out your estate after your death. Your estate is your property and possessions.

They have to collect together all the assets of the estate and deal with all the paperwork. They might have to pay all the debts, taxes, funeral and administration costs out of money in the estate. They will need to pay out the financial assets and other possessions and transfer any property to beneficiaries.

There might not be enough money in the estate to pay all the debts, anyone in this situation should seek further help.

Who to choose as executors

You don't have to appoint more than 1 executor but it's advisable to do so, for example, in case 1 of them dies.

It's common to appoint at least 2 people as executors but there can be up to 4 executors. This might be necessary if you have a lot of possessions and property and there is too much to do for 1 or 2 executors.

You can appoint a social media executor if you think the person you have asked to be the executor won't know what to do with any digital assets. You can appoint an odd number of executors if you think there could be disagreements. This means that a deadlock in any decision making is avoided. 

People most commonly appointed as executors are:

relatives or friends

solicitors or accountants

It's important to think carefully when you choose executors because their job involves a lot of work and responsibility. You should always ask someone first if you're thinking of appointing them as an executor in your will. If they don't want to be named as an executor in your will, they can refuse.

If you don't appoint any executors in your will the court will have to do this after your death. Once the court appoints an executor that person cannot resign or take on other executors without going back to the court for permission.

If an executor dies, any other surviving executor can deal with the estate. If there are no surviving executors, the court can appoint one.

Requirements for a valid will

For a will to be valid, it must be all of the following:

made by a person who is 12 years old or over 

made voluntarily and without pressure from any other person

made by a person who is of sound mind. This means the person must be fully aware of the nature of the document being written or signed and aware of the property and the identity of the people who might inherit

made in writing

signed by the person making the will on every page

signed by the person in front of a witness.

The witness should see you sign the document or hear you acknowledge your signature. The witness should sign their name on the last page of the will and should write 'witness' and the date. They should also add their name and address. A witness should not be a beneficiary or an executor appointed by the will unless there's no alternative.

As soon as the will is signed and witnessed, it is valid.

Where to keep a will

Once a will has been made the original document should be kept in a safe place. Other documents should not be attached to it because this can make it more difficult to find. There are a number of places where you can keep a will:

with a solicitor . Make sure that someone knows which solicitor’s office holds the original will

at a bank although it might charge an annual fee

at home . If you keep a copy at home it's a good idea to put it in an envelope that is clearly labelled. It is generally not a good idea to keep an original will at home as it can get damaged.

Changes of circumstance

When a will has been made, it is important to keep it up to date to take account of changes in circumstances. It is advisable for you to reconsider the contents of a will regularly to make sure that it still reflects your wishes and what you own. The most common changes of circumstances which affect who you want to leave your property to are:

getting married, remarried or registering a civil partnership

getting divorced, dissolving a civil partnership or separating

the birth or adoption of children, if you wish to add them as beneficiaries in a will

death of a beneficiary

new assets.

If you do not change your will after a marriage or registration of a civil partnership the existing will is still valid. Getting divorced or ending a civil partnership does affect a will. If you have left a gift in your will to your spouse or your civil partner, it will not take effect if you get divorced or end your civil partnership. 

How to change a will

You might want to change your will because there has been a change of circumstances. You must not do this by amending the original will yourself after it has been signed and witnessed. Any obvious alterations to the will are assumed to have been made at a later date, do not form part of the original legally valid will, and can mean expensive legal proceedings to find out which is the valid will.

The only way you can change a will is by making:

a codicil to the will

a new will.

A codicil is a supplement to a will which makes some alterations but leaves the rest of it intact. This might be done, for example, to increase a cash legacy, change an executor or guardian named in a will, or to add beneficiaries.

A codicil must be signed by the person who made the will and be witnessed in the same way as the original will was witnessed. However, the witnesses do not have to be the same as for the original will.

There is no limit to how many codicils can be added to a will but they are only suitable for very straightforward changes. If a complicated change is involved, for example, because a main beneficiary has died, it is usually best to make a new will.

Making a new will

If you wish to make major changes to a will, it is advisable to make a new one. The new will should begin with a clause stating that it revokes all previous wills and codicils. The old will should be destroyed. Revoking a will means that the will is no longer legally valid.

Destroying a will

If you want to destroy a will, you must burn it, tear it up or otherwise destroy it with the clear intention that it is revoked. There is a risk that if a copy subsequently reappears, or bits of the will are reassembled, it might be thought that the destruction was accidental. You must destroy the will yourself or it must be destroyed in your presence.

If a will is destroyed accidentally, it is not revoked and can still be declared valid if there is a copy available. Its validity would have to be proven in court.

Although a will can be revoked by destruction, it is always advisable that a new will should contain a clause revoking all previous wills and codicils. Revoking a will means that the will is no longer legally valid.

Challenging a will

A person might want to challenge a will because they believe that:

the will is invalid

they have not been adequately provided for in the will. Only a spouse, civil partner, children or their descendants can challenge the distribution of assets in a will and claim their legal rights instead. A beneficiary who is not a relative and does not have legal rights defined by law cannot challenge the will.

If you want to challenge a will, you should seek legal advice as soon as possible after being told of the content of the will. Search for a solicitor on the Law Society of Scotland website, or your local Citizens Advice Bureau can give you a list of solicitors. Check  where to get advice .

In some cases, you might be able to get  help with legal costs .

If a person who made a will takes their own life

If a person who made a will takes their own life, the will is still valid.

Changing distribution of property under a will

It is possible for beneficiaries of a will to change the division of the deceased’s estate as it is laid out in the will. This is done by a formal process called either a Deed of Family Arrangement or a Deed of Variation .

All the beneficiaries must agree to this. You must seek legal advice about doing this.

Power of attorney

You might wish to grant power of attorney at the same time as writing a will. Executors are not automatically granted a power of attorney if an accident or illness leads to a serious and permanent mental or physical impairment. A power of attorney must be drawn up separately and it is usually advisable for a solicitor to do this for you. Find out more about powers of attorney .

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People often put off making a Will, but by taking steps now you can make sure your property and possessions go to those you want in the most effective way.   Having a Will in place can also help ease the worries and difficult decisions facing those you leave behind.

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A Will is a legal document which allows you to set out instructions for the distribution of your estate after death. Your ‘estate’ refers to everything you own and may include land, property, bank accounts, investments, jewellery or other possessions.  Your Will can also say who is responsible for carrying out your wishes and can also afford better protection of assets for your children or other vulnerable beneficiaries.

Making a Will it is usually a straightforward process and you can rewrite it as many times as you wish during the course of your lifetime. Your Solicitor will be able to draw up your Will for you, ensuring it reflects your wishes in the best way for your individual situation.

Frequently asked questions

Here are some of our most frequently asked questions when it comes to Wills and writing a Will.

Do I need a Will?

Making a Will allows you to set out instructions for the distribution of your estate, which is all your assets, to the people you want after you die. A Will can be tailored to your needs to allow you to make specific requests that are important to you. Such requests may include: giving certain possessions to specific people, appointing guardians for your children, setting out your funeral instructions or stating how your interest in a business should be passed on. 

If you die without a Will , your estate will be distributed in accordance with set rules provided by law. To allow the administration of your estate in such cases, an application must be made to the court for appointment of an Executor or Executors. This process incurs additional expense and delay, which can easily be avoided by having a Will in place.

How do you write a Will?

The content of a Will varies depending on your individual requests and circumstances. However, there are some common features in every Will:

• Your Will must appoint an Executor or Executors who will be responsible for dealing with the administration of your estate.
• It must identify the person or persons who should receive your estate.
• It must be validly signed and witnessed.

Your Solicitor can advise you on writing a Will, draft the document for you and ensure it is legally correct.

How do I make changes to a Will?

Minor changes to your Will can be made by a document called a Codicil. A Codicil sits alongside your Will and varies its content. Your Solicitor will be able to advise you whether a change to your Will can be made by a Codicil or if a new Will would be more appropriate. If you want to make major changes to your Will, then it is usually preferable to make a new Will to ensure that your instructions remain clear. 

What is the role of Executors and who should I appoint?

Executors are responsible for gathering together your assets, paying any debts of your estate (such as an outstanding mortgage or loan) and distributing the estate to your beneficiaries.

You should carefully consider who you wish to appoint as your Executors.  Each Executor should be someone that you trust to carry out your wishes. This may be a friend or family member.

When should I review my Will?

We recommend that you review your Will at least once every five years to ensure that it continues to reflect your wishes. You should review your Will more frequently if your circumstances change, for example if you have a child, buy a joint property or get divorced.

How much does a Will cost?

The cost of a Will varies depending on the complexity of your instructions.  We will set out costs for you at the start once we have understood your Will requirements.  If you would like more information about the cost of a Will, please contact a member of our Private Client team.

Can I write my own Will?

You can write your own Will but it is a potentially risky approach. To do so, you have to make sure that it complies with the legal requirements for a Will in Scotland, including clearly setting out what you want to happen to your assets on your death and it being signed and witnessed.

B y adopting this approach, you are in danger of your instructions not making sense or the Will not achieving its intended purpose. Instructing an experienced Private Client solicitor to draft your Will avoids these pitfalls.  It also gives you the opportunity to discuss the protection of your assets.

How can Thorntons help?

At Thorntons, our Private Client team can advise you on all aspects of making a Will, including charitable legacies and what you can do to help reduce your potential Inheritance Tax bill.

We can also advise on the preparation of living wills . A living will is a guide for your doctors and family members as to what you would want to happen for end of life care if you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and are unable at the time to express your own wishes.

Making a Will can be simple, but everyone's needs are different so it is important to get the right advice from the start. We will work with you to make sure your Will is right for you and your circumstances.

Call the Thorntons Private Client team on 03330 430150 to find out more about our Wills and Will writing services, or complete our enquiry form and we will contact you.

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Do you need to write a will but you're worried about the cost? Shelter Scotland has partnered with expert will writing services so you can write your will for free.

Retiring? Moving house? Celebrating a new grandchild? There are so many reasons to make a will – and it’s important that you do.

Your will is a chance to make sure that your loved ones are taken care of and that your wishes are respected. It’s also the only way for you to leave a legacy to the causes and charities that you're passionate about. ​​

Shelter Scotland's free will writing services cover the cost of a simple will. There may be an additional cost for wills for more complex estates.

You're under no obligation to leave a gift to Shelter Scotland when using these services. However, we'd really appreciate it if you decide to remember us in your will.

Ways to write your will

Face to face.

The National Free Wills Network can put you in touch with trusted solicitors in your local area who can help you write or amend a simple will at no cost.

Request a free will writing pack from the National Free Wills Network. This pack has details of local solicitors who you can contact to make an appointment.

Alternatively, please email your full name and address to [email protected] or call us on 0344 515 1617 .

By t elephone

Our partner, Farewill, offers a telephone will service. You can speak to a will specialist on the phone who'll guide you through the process.

Call  0208 050 2686  and quote ‘Shelter Scotland’ or  request a callback.

There is a £20 fee for late cancellation or no show for a telephone appointment.

Find out more from Farewill about their will services.

Find a solicitor

If you prefer to find a solicitor yourself, you can contact the Law Society of Scotland  or telephone  0131 226 7411  (Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm).

Preparing to write your will

Before you write your will, you may wish to complete an asset checklist so you have a clear idea of what your estate is worth.

If you would like to leave a gift to Shelter Scotland, all you will need is our charity number: SC002327 and address: Scotiabank House, 6 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AW . You can also provide your solicitor with our suggested will wording .

For further information about our work and gifts in wills, please contact us on 0344 515 1617 or at [email protected]

Further guidance on wills

Types of gifts you can make.

There are a number of ways you can leave Shelter Scotland a legacy gift in your will.

You could gift:

1. A share of your estate (residuary gift)

You may wish to leave Shelter Scotland all or part of what is left of your estate after other gifts and debts have been paid. This gift will not be eroded in value by inflation over the years.

Suggested will wording: 'Subject to the payment of my debts, funeral and testamentary expenses, I give (the whole/insert percentage value) of my estate not otherwise disposed of by this my Will to Shelter Scotland of Scotiabank House, 6 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AW registered charity number SC002327, for the general purposes of Shelter Scotland, and I declare that the receipt of their Treasurer or other proper officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge.'

2. A sum of money (pecuniary gift)

You may wish to leave us a stated sum of money. With this gift, it’s important to remember that the value of money changes over time and you may need to alter your will periodically to keep up with inflation.

Suggested will wording: 'I give free of tax to Shelter Scotland of Scotiabank House, 6 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AW, registered charity number SC002327, the sum of £________ for the purposes of Shelter Scotland, and I declare that the receipt of their Treasurer or other proper officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge.'

3. A specific item of value

Some people decide to gift us specific items of value, such as works of art or property. By leaving a property to Shelter Scotland, you can give thousands of people a safe home. For example, a house which sells for £290,000 could help a staggering 10,000 people get advice by making a call to our emergency helpline and avoid losing their homes.

Suggested will wording: 'I give to Shelter Scotland of Scotiabank House, 6 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AW, registered charity number SC002327, absolutely (write in here whatever you wish to give) for the purpose of Shelter Scotland, and I declare that the receipt of their Treasurer or other proper officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge.'

4. A reversionary gift

This gift enables you to pass your estate or specific assets of your estate, to individuals who will benefit throughout their lifetime. Following their deaths all, or some, of the estate is then passed to the beneficiaries as specified in the reversionary legacy.

For example, property may be left to a spouse for their lifetime and then bequeathed to Shelter Scotland after their death.

How to amend an existing will

If you already have a will and want to make small changes – such as including a gift to Shelter Scotland – you may not need to rewrite it. You can ask your solicitor to add a codicil form , which makes amendments to your existing will.

I t might be better to write a new will if you’d like to make a significant change to it. You can use our free will services for both writing a new will and amending one.

Inheritance tax benefits

Gifts in wills to registered charities are free of inheritance tax (IHT). So, if the value of your estate is more than the tax threshold, a gift to charity could reduce the burden of IHT.

Also, if you leave 10% or more of your estate to charity, this can reduce the rate of IHT from 40% to 36% on some assets.

Find more from Gov.uk about inheritance tax

Keeping your will safe

Wills often get lost or mislaid over time, so make sure to keep yours safe.

We recommend leaving a copy of your will with your solicitor, or with someone you trust.

You can also register your will with the National Will Register , for a small fee.

Please note that all the will writing services above are provided by third-party organisations who are independent of Shelter Scotland. By participating in any of the will writing services above, you become a direct client of the will provider. To use these services, you must consent to providing Shelter Scotland with your full name, address, and date of birth whether or not you have included a gift to Shelter Scotland in your will. Shelter Scotland reserves the right to withdraw the free will services.

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Bequeathed is an easy-to-use service that allows you to complete your Will online or over the phone. You’ll get step-by-step guidance and support throughout the process. You can also request 30 minutes of free legal advice, or 45 minutes if you’re a couple that’s making a joint Will .

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When you’ve completed the interview, Bequeathed will arrange a 30 minute appointment with a legal firm. Choose phone or video call, your home or their office. The firm will discuss your situation and your wishes and confirm the Will fully caters for your needs. 

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After your appointment, the legal firm will send you your free Will For Good. Just sign it in front of witnesses and return to the firm. They will check it has been executed correctly. 

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Prices start at £84 for a single Will, and £156 for a mirror Will. 

With our 15% discount you can also get your Will written and reviewed by an expert from only £72.00 

2. ActiveWills

Making an online Will through ActiveWills’ Will-writing service involves completing a simple online template devised by their expert estate-planning solicitors. You fill in each section, print the Will yourself, and then just need to get it signed and witnessed. There is a friendly chat facility if you need support whilst writing it. 

The process of writing an online Will through ActiveWills takes very little time, and you can have a simple Will put together in just 10 minutes! ActiveWills score 4.9 out of 5 on TrustPilot and with a Single Will costing £19.99 and a Mirror Will costing £29.99 they are one of the most affordable online Will-writing services. Plus you receive free lifetime storage of your legal documents.

The process of writing an online Will through ActiveWills takes very little time, and you can have a simple Will put together in just 10 minutes! ActiveWills score 4.9 out of 5 on TrustPilot and with a Single Will costing £19.99 and a Mirror Will costing £29.99  they are one of the most affordable online Will-writing services. Plus you receive free lifetime storage of your legal documents.

The process of writing an online Will through ActiveWills takes very little time, and you can have a simple Will put together in just 10 minutes! ActiveWills score 4.9 out of 5 on TrustPilot and with a Single Will costing £19.99  £9.99 and a Mirror Will costing £29.99 £14.99 they are one of the most affordable online Will-writing services. Plus you receive free lifetime storage of your legal documents.

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Their step-by-step online questionnaire is sleek, easy to use and takes less than 15 minutes to complete. Each Will is checked by a legal expert and usually ready to sign in less than 48 hours, making them one of the fastest services in the UK. And if you can’t print your Will, Properwills offer to deliver it for free. 

We like that the process is very intuitive and easy to follow and that their support team is responsive and always happy to help. Included in the price is 5 years of free, unlimited updates to the Will. 

Their Wills cost £99 (or £149 for couples) and includes everything to get your Will(s) sorted, checked and sent to you. It’s a fixed fee service so you only pay this – no surprise fees down the line.

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4. Farewill

Writing your Will with Farewill is a quick and easy process, taking as little as 15 minutes. You can choose to create your Will either by answering some questions online, or with one of their friendly team of experts over the phone. Whichever method you choose, their helpful support team are available to you every step of the way. Farewill then finalise your Will in under 5 working days, and send it to you to sign in front of witnesses. 

Farewill are rated 4.9 out of 5 by over 13,000 happy customers on Trustpilot, and were awarded the National Will Writing Firm of the Year award at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. The price for making an online Will with Farewill costs £100 (£160 for couples) and making a Will over the phone costs £240 (£380 for couples). Farewill also have an optional £10 a year update service, meaning you can make unlimited updates to your Will throughout the rest of your life.

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5. LegalWills.co.uk

To make a Will online at LegalWills.co.uk, you answer a series of questions about your wishes, spanning 9 different sections. Their Will experts can offer help at each step of the online Will-making process, to make sure your wishes are being met.   LegalWills.co.uk can produce a Last Will and Testament from £39.95. You also have the option to request that your Will is looked over by one of their expert solicitors for an additional cost of £50.00 

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6. Make A Will Online

The process for producing a Will with Make A Will Online will only take between 5-10 minutes with one simple form. At the end of doing a single Will you are also able to add an additional Will for half the price of the first. 

Their website is simple, quick and easy to use and is perfect for busy people who would prefer to avoid expensive solicitor fees. What makes Make A Will Online extra special is that every Will has a qualified solicitor check it over after it has been created.

A single Will costs £60 and a pair of Wills costs £90. 

Beyond’s online Will-writing service can take as little as 15 minutes to answer a series of key questions. Beyond then puts together your fully-legal Will for you. Their online support team provide live support throughout the Will-writing process, ensuring you get everything right. Every Will that is created with Beyond is checked over by their in-house legal expert. Once you are happy with the Will all you need to do is print and sign it in front of two witnesses.

Making an online single Will with Beyond costs £90, and you pay only when you print and sign. Wills for couples cost £135, meaning you save money compared to purchasing two separate Wills.

The process of writing a Will online with Kwil takes just 30 minutes, and you don’t have to pay anything until you’re happy to print and sign. All you need to do is answer some qualifying questions and work your way through their step-by-step process for putting the Will together. Kwil has a very helpful Online Lockbox Service in which you can securely store all of the information your executor may need once you die,

including details about your bank accounts, credit cards, pensions etc. The Kwil will-writing service costs £90 for individuals, and £120 for couples. Any amendments in the first year are free, and there is an optional £10 annual fee per person to be able to update the Will anytime after that.

9. Will Drafters Ltd.

Will Drafters Ltd’s Will writing service is conducted over the phone and a good choice for those who prefer communicating in person rather than using online forms. Following an initial conversation, their specialist legal team will prepare and mail you your Will to sign. Will Drafters Ltd have helped over 100,000 customers to write their Will online since 1990. 

Their prices start at £43 for a single, simple Will, and they also offer a WillPlus service which includes free lifetime storage and the ability to make unlimited updates to your Will.

10. Co-Op Legal Services

With Co-Op Legal Services you just need to answer some quick questions online, and then speak on the phone to one of their Will-writers who will help you to put together the final document. Once the Will is ready, they will post you a copy to sign in front of your witnesses. Co-op Legal Services was named as the National Will Writing Firm of the Year in 2018. 

They operate a fixed fee service, meaning that once they’ve quoted you a price there are no nasty surprises later down the line. The price for a single Will from Co-Op Legal Services starts at £150, and Mirror Wills cost from £245.

FAQs on How to Make a Will Online

How long does it take to make a will online.

In most cases, writing a Will online does not take very long. If you have a simple estate then making the will can take as little as 10 minutes, but it will take longer the more complicated your Will is. Some online Will-writing services require a few days for their legal experts to look over the online Will before you are able to sign it.

How much does an online Will cost?

The cost of writing a Will online varies from provider to provider, and on the type of Will you are looking to buy. The starting cost for a simple Single Will can be as little as £19.99 as from Active Wills, but with other providers costs can start from over £100. Mirror Wills cost more than single Wills, but tend to be cheaper than the cost of 2 Single Wills.

Are online Wills legal in the UK?

Online Wills are legal in the UK, as long as they have been correctly signed and witnessed in line with UK law. Two witnesses, who are not beneficiaries of the Will, must sign and date it also. This can now be done  online .

Can I update a Will made online?

You can update a Will made online. Some providers allow you to opt-in to pay a small annual fee in order to make unlimited updates to your Will in the future. If you choose not to opt-in, you can still be able to make updates to your Will, but there will usually be a one-off cost on each occasion you make an update.

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