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.
We can advise on Wills that will offer some protection from care home fees.
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 & ProbateTo make a Will you must be over the minimum age limit and have “testamentary capacity”. This means you must …
Read more Wills & ProbateAn executor is the person who has to deal with the deceased’s estate. Responsibilities include: paying of the deceased’s debts …
Read more Wills & ProbateDepending on the size and complexity of the estate, these could include HM Revenue & Customs, the Department for Work …
Read more Wills & ProbateProbate is the process of proving that a Will is valid and confirming the Executor’s authority to administer the estate …
Read more Wills & ProbateWe offer various levels of service; which one you choose will depend on how much work you want us to …
Read more Wills & ProbateUnlike an intestacy, where children must take their inheritance at 18, if you make a Will you can specify at …
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