Estate Planning Guides

Clear, practical guidance on wills, LPAs, inheritance tax, and more. Written by experts, reviewed by solicitors — designed for real families.

Wills Lasting Powers of Attorney Estate Planning Inheritance Tax Probate Life Events

Writing a Will

Everything you need to know about creating, updating, and managing your will in England and Wales.

Wills

How to Write a Will in the UK

A complete, step-by-step guide to writing a legally valid will — from choosing executors to signing and witnessing requirements.

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How Much Does a Will Cost in 2026?

Compare the cost of writing a will online, with a solicitor, or through a will-writing service. Find the right option for your budget.

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What Happens If You Die Without a Will?

Dying intestate means the law decides who inherits — and the results can be surprising. Here's what actually happens.

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Lasting Powers of Attorney

Understand LPAs, who needs one, and how to set them up to protect your finances and healthcare decisions.

LPA

What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

An LPA lets someone you trust make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity. Here's how they work and why they matter.

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LPA

LPA Cost in 2026: Full Breakdown

From registration fees to solicitor charges — a transparent breakdown of how much a Lasting Power of Attorney costs in 2026.

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LPA

Property & Financial vs Health & Welfare LPA

The two types of LPA serve very different purposes. Learn which you need — most people should consider both.

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Estate Planning

The bigger picture — protecting your assets, providing for your family, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Estate Planning

Estate Planning: Where to Start

Not sure where to begin? This guide walks you through the essential steps to building a solid estate plan from scratch.

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Estate Planning

Estate Planning Checklist

A printable checklist covering everything from wills and LPAs to pensions, life insurance, and digital assets.

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Inheritance Tax

Understand UK inheritance tax thresholds, exemptions, and practical strategies to reduce what your family owes.

Inheritance Tax

Inheritance Tax UK: Thresholds & Rates

The current nil-rate band, residence nil-rate band, and how they apply to your estate. Updated for 2025/26.

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Inheritance Tax

How to Reduce Your Inheritance Tax Bill

From gifting strategies to trusts and business relief — practical ways to legally minimise your family's IHT liability.

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Probate

What happens after someone dies — from applying for a grant of probate to distributing the estate.

Probate

What Is Probate? A Simple Guide

Probate is the legal process of dealing with someone's estate after they die. Here's what it involves and when you need it.

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Probate

How Long Does Probate Take?

The typical probate timeline in England and Wales, what causes delays, and how to speed up the process.

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Life Events

Big life changes — marriage, parenthood, divorce, bereavement — and the estate planning steps you should take.

Life Events

Getting Married? Update Your Will

Marriage automatically revokes your existing will in England and Wales. Here's what you need to do and when.

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Life Events

New Parent? Why You Need a Will Now

Becoming a parent changes everything — including who would look after your children if something happened to you.

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