Yes. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland you must be over 18, and in Scotland you must be over 16. There is one main exception to this rule and that is for members of the Armed Forces who are on active duty. They are able to make a special Will when they are 17.
There is no upper age limit for making a Will.
You can appoint one or more relatives or close friends to act as guardians and assume parental responsibility. Always discuss …
Read more Wills & ProbateYes. You and your spouse/civil partner can make separate Wills. We offer both Single Will and Mirror Wills options. The …
Read more Wills & ProbateTo make a Will, you have to have capacity to understand what you own, what making a will actually means …
Read more Wills & ProbateFirstly you will need to break the news to friends and relatives, register the death and organise the funeral. It …
Read more Wills & ProbateMarriage will cancel your Will unless it was prepared in expectation of the event. Getting divorced will not cancel your …
Read more Wills & ProbateThere are several options for protecting your children’s inheritance if you die before your spouse/civil partner/partner. The choice can depend …
Read more Wills & ProbateConsider giving your wife a lifetime right to benefit from your estate. This will enable her to carry on living …
Read more Wills & ProbateInheritance tax is charged at the rate of 40% on the value of your estate above the allowances available. The …
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