Will types
The right will for your situation
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Simple Will
Singles, no complex needs
The most straightforward will type. Ideal for individuals who want a clear distribution of their estate without trust requirements.
- Named executors (up to 4)
- Full residuary estate distribution
- Specific and cash gifts
- Charitable gifts
- Funeral wishes
Cohabiting Partners Will
Unmarried couples living together
Unmarried partners have no automatic inheritance rights under English law. This will legally protects your partner and ensures your estate passes as you intend.
- Intestacy risk notice for solicitor review
- Partner as primary beneficiary
- Survivorship provisions
- All Simple Will features
Charitable Legacy Will
Leaving a gift to charity
Includes structured gifts to one or more charities. Leaving 10% or more of your estate to charity reduces the IHT rate on the remainder from 40% to 36%.
- Charitable gift provisions
- 10% IHT relief calculation note
- Named executor and beneficiaries
- All Simple Will features
Mirror Wills
Married couples and civil partners
Two complementary wills for couples — each leaves everything to the other, then to your chosen beneficiaries. Each partner completes their own interview.
- Individual will for each partner
- Cross-gifting structure
- Named executors
- Guardians for children
- Coordinated residuary provisions
Children's Trust Will
Parents with minor children
Includes trust provisions to hold assets for children until a specified age. Prevents assets passing outright to minors, who cannot legally hold property.
- Statutory trust until age 18 (or 25)
- Named trustees and guardians
- Extended vesting power
- Advancement provisions
- All Simple Will features
Business Owner Will
Sole traders, directors, partners
Addresses business succession planning, partnership interests, and potential Business Property Relief. Prevents disputes over business assets.
- Business interest clause
- Trustee powers for business assets
- Business Property Relief note
- Continuation and restructuring powers
- All Simple Will features
Blended Family Will
Second marriages, stepchildren
Carefully balances your obligations to a new partner with provisions for children from previous relationships, using a life interest trust structure.
- Life interest trust for current partner
- Remainder to children on trust
- Right of occupation provisions
- Step-child and substitution clauses
- All Simple Will features
Property-Rich Will
Multiple properties, buy-to-let
Structured for estates with significant property assets. Addresses the residence nil-rate band, tenancy in common arrangements, and property-specific trust language.
- RNRB eligibility review notice
- Joint tenancy vs tenancy in common guidance
- Property allocation provisions
- Property trust options
- All Simple Will features
International Will
Assets or beneficiaries abroad
Addresses cross-border estate planning for those with overseas assets, dual citizenship, or beneficiaries residing outside the UK.
- Governing law declaration
- Brussels IV choice of law clause
- Foreign will co-ordination notes
- Double taxation guidance
- All Simple Will features
Vulnerable Beneficiary Will
Disabled or vulnerable dependants
Creates a discretionary trust to protect a beneficiary without jeopardising their means-tested benefits, with optional vulnerable person trust election.
- Full discretionary trust provisions
- Means-tested benefit protection
- Vulnerable person trust election
- Letter of wishes guidance
- All Simple Will features
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