Wills and End-of-Life Planning
Writing a will, recording your wishes, and planning ahead can make things much easier for the people you leave behind. These guides explain your options in plain English.
Only around 40% of UK adults have a written will
Dying without a will means intestacy rules decide who inherits
A basic will can cost from £150 to £300 with a solicitor
Writing a will
What makes a will legally valid, who to appoint, and how to store it.
Planning ahead
Recording your wishes before they are needed.
Funeral planning checklist: recording your wishes
A practical checklist covering everything worth recording about your funeral wishes.
Planning ahead: what to record and why
How writing down your wishes in advance helps the people you leave behind.
Starting the conversation about funeral planning
How to raise funeral planning with a parent or partner without it feeling intrusive.
Write your will online
Online will-writing services let you create a legally valid will from home, often for less than you might expect.
Compare will-writing optionsLater Life Direct may receive a fee if you use a partner service through this link. This does not affect the information in our guides.
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