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Plain English Guide to

Writing
Your Will

Everything you need to know to protect your family — without the legal jargon.

Solicitor-reviewed  ·  England & Wales
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What this guide answers

The questions most people are too nervous to ask a solicitor

Most people know they should have a Will — but they keep putting it off because the whole process feels overwhelming, expensive, or just too uncomfortable to think about. This guide answers the questions people actually have, in plain language.

What you receive

Two documents. Everything you need.

The Plain English Guide

  • What a Will actually does — and doesn't do
  • The legal requirements for a valid Will in England & Wales
  • How to choose and appoint your executors
  • Appointing guardians for children under 18
  • Property, pensions and jointly-held assets explained
  • What intestacy means and why it matters
  • Specific gifts, charitable donations, and trusts
  • When you need a solicitor — and when you don't

The Will Planning Workbook

  • Asset inventory — a roadmap for your executors
  • Will planning worksheet — decisions before drafting
  • Executor checklist — who, what, and how
  • Guardian planning sheet — the most important page
  • Funeral wishes sheet — a gift of clarity
  • Simple Will template for straightforward estates

Who this is for

Written for ordinary people, not lawyers

Parents who want to protect their children
Homeowners who haven't got round to it yet
Unmarried partners who need to act
Anyone who keeps meaning to sort their Will
Executors wanting to understand their role
Anyone after a major life change

About this guide

Accurate. Accessible. Practical.

This guide has been written to give you the information you actually need — clearly, honestly, and without unnecessary legal language. It is an educational resource designed to help you understand the process, ask the right questions, and make informed decisions for your family.

Written and reviewed by Brenda Samuels, Solicitor

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