Last Will and Testament (DIY Will)

You can make a Will right now with Lawpack's simple to follow DIY Will Kit.
Step by step we'll show you how easy it is to make a legally valid will in no time at all, and without the fuss, inconvenience and expense of a trip to a solicitor.

Making a Will doesn't have to be difficult or expensive.
More than a million people have already given themselves peace of mind, and protected their family and friends, by making a legally-valid Will with Lawpack's Will Kit (or "Download Now" Will eKit).

Here's why you need to make a Will.

If you do not make a Will, the government effectively makes a Will for you.
And, although many people assume this will match their intentions, this is sadly not often the case.
Making a legally valid Will is the only effective way to ensure that you protect those that you care about.

Find out why our outdated intestacy laws mean you should be making a Will now.  

The consequences of not making a Will fall hardest on those you love who are left behind.
By making a Will today you can save them the heartache and trouble that can be caused by dying without a Will.

Find out how dying without making a Will can affect those you love.

Here's how you could be making a Will right now.

Making a Will is simple with a Lawpack Will Kit.

Our DIY Will Kits are regularly checked and updated by barristers and solicitors to ensure that they are legally valid and easy to complete.
And there are no hidden costs or expensive legal fees...

Each DIY Will Kit contains comprehensive, clear guidance that walks you through the straight-forward process of making a Will. Template Will forms are provided, along with advice on how to complete the legal forms and worked examples to help you fill them in.

For the majority of the population there is no need whatsoever to see a solicitor for making a Will.
And, don't worry, we will tell you if you are in the small minority who should.

Find out if a DIY Will is right for you.

Our DIY Will Kit offers you a quick, economical and legally valid way to make a Will and ensure that your property and savings will go to those you wish.

The legal forms and guidance are continuously checked and approved by Richard Dew of Ten Old Square, Lincoln's Inn, under English law, by John Thompson QC under the law of Northern Ireland and by Neill, Clerk & Murray, solicitors, under Scottish law.

Last Will and Testament DIY Will Kit

Guidance manual contents:

Making your Will in England, Wales & Northern Ireland

Why making a Will is important
What is intestacy?
Who should make a Will?
How long is a Will valid?
When is it necessary to prepare a new Will?
Preparing to make your Will
Appointing an executor
Naming a guardian for your children
Gifts to minor children
Specific gifts and legacies
The residuary gift
Appointing a substitutional residuary beneficiary
Substitutional gifts after gifts to children
Disposal of property during your lifetime
Property that does not pass under your Will
Tax considerations in estate planning
Witnesses to your Will
Signing your Will
How to revise your Will
Safekeeping of your Will
Using the England,Wales & Northern Ireland DIY Will Forms
Will Glossary
Completed DIY Will examples and DIY Will worksheets

Making your Will in Scotland

Why a Will is important
What is intestacy?
Who should make a Will?
How long is a Will valid?
When is it necessary to prepare a new Will?
Preparing to make your Will
Appointing an executor
Naming a guardian for your children
Gifts to underage children
Specific gifts and legacies
The residuary gift
Appointing a substitutional residuary beneficiary
Disposal of property during your lifetime
Last Will & Testament
Property that does not pass under your Will
Tax considerations in estate planning
Witnesses to your Will
Signing your Will
Safekeeping of your Will
How to revise your Will
What happens when someone dies?
Using the Scotland DIY Will Forms
Will Glossary
Completed DIY Will form examples and DIY Will worksheets

DIY Will Kit Template documents:

Form of Letter to Executor
Funeral Wishes
Location of Important Documents and Summary of Personal Information
Important People to Notify
Property Inventory

DIY Will Kit Includes:
Loose-leaf parchment-quality DIY Will forms and envelope (not available with eKit)
FREE CD containing the same forms in Word format (not available with eKit)
A year's FREE Will Storage (worth over £12)