Guides

Everything you need to know about wills

What happens if you don't write a will?

When someone dies without writing a will, their estate is shared out following the rules of intestacy. Here, we’ll cover what this means and who can inherit when there isn’t a valid will in place.

Can you plan your own funeral?

If you have specific ideas on what you want to happen after you die, planning your own funeral and sharing the plan with your loved ones is a good idea. But no one can guarantee it will happen exactly as you plan it.

5 ways we’ve taken the stress out of writing a will

Over 30 million adults in the UK don’t have a will. And who can blame them? It’s complex, stressful and incredibly expensive. At least, that’s the way it used to be...

What happens to my house if I die?

Your home is probably the most valuable asset you own, so it's important that you have a say over what happens to it when you die. Here's everything you need to know about including property in your will.

7 reasons why you might want to change your will

You may have written your will already, but that doesn't always mean your needs and wishes are always going to stay the same.

3 reasons every parent needs a will

If you have children, you need a will to secure their future. Over the next few minutes, we’ll explain the 3 ways your will protects your family, and how you can get it done online in less than 15 minutes.

How to choose who inherits your estate

When you're writing a will it's important to think about who is going to inherit your estate. Here, we cover everything you need to know before choosing your beneficiaries.

How to write a letter of wishes

If you’ve written a will, your will specialist may also suggest writing a letter of wishes to accompany it. In this article we’ll explain more about what a letter of wishes is, why you might want to write one, and how to get started.

Do unmarried couples need a will?

Unmarried partners don’t inherit anything when their partner dies in the UK, so it’s important to have a will in place to set out your wishes. This can cover everything from money in the bank, to the property you share.

How to make your will ‘legally binding’

Your will is the best place to set out what you want to happen to you, your loved ones and your money when you die. Here, we explain how to make sure your wishes are legally binding.

Year in Wills report 2023

Welcome to Farewill’s Year in Will’s Report 2023. Dive in to discover the patterns we’ve seen throughout the year, what they suggest about how families are coping with the cost of living crisis, and how gifts in wills are changing.

Deed of variation: how to vary your entitlement to someone’s estate after their death

A Deed of Variation allows beneficiaries to make changes to their entitlement following someone’s death. You cannot rewrite someone’s will after they've died, but the law does let you change what you're entitled to from the estate.

How to reduce inheritance tax

You can avoid inheritance tax by leaving everything to your spouse or civil partner in your will. Alternatively, you could reduce your inheritance tax bill by giving gifts while you're alive or leaving part of your estate to charity.