The Willful Blog

Estate planning, plainly explained

Practical guides on wills, inheritance and protecting the people you care about — written for England & Wales, in language anyone can follow.

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Intestacy5 min read

What happens if you die without a will in England & Wales

Die without a will and the intestacy rules decide who inherits — not you. Here is exactly how the rules work, and who they leave out.

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Executors5 min read

How to choose your executors

Your executor settles everything you leave behind. Here is what the job actually involves, who can do it, and how to choose well.

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Digital assets4 min read

Digital assets and your will: what the 2025 Act changes

The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 settled that crypto and other digital assets are property you can leave in your will. Here is what to do about it.

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Couples4 min read

Mirror wills explained

Most couples want near-identical wills. Mirror wills do exactly that — but they are not as binding as many people assume. Here is how they work.

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