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Updating Your Will

Life moves on. Your Will should too.

An out-of-date Will can be as risky as having no Will at all. If your circumstances have changed, it may no longer reflect your wishes, or even be valid. We review and update Wills quickly, in plain English.

When to review

Worth a look every few years.

It is tempting to write a Will once and forget it. But life rarely stands still. We recommend reviewing your Will every three to five years, and after any major change.

Family changes

Marriage, divorce, a new child or grandchild, or the loss of someone named in your Will.

Money and property

A new home, a business, an inheritance, or assets abroad can all change how your estate should pass.

A change of mind

Your wishes can simply shift over time. Your Will should keep pace with them.

Important to know

Marriage can revoke your Will.

Some life events affect your Will automatically, and people are often caught out.

Marriage

Marrying or entering a civil partnership usually revokes your existing Will entirely, unless it was written in contemplation of that marriage.

Divorce

Your Will stays valid, but your former spouse is treated as having died, which can leave gaps you did not intend.

Easy to fix

Whatever has changed, updating your Will is straightforward with us. We will make sure it is valid and current.

Common questions

Updating a Will, answered.

How often should I update my Will?

As a rule of thumb, review it every three to five years, and after any major life event such as marriage, divorce, a new child, a house move, or the death of someone named in it.

Can I just amend my existing Will?

Small changes can sometimes be made with a document called a codicil, but for anything significant it is usually clearer and safer to write a new Will. We will advise which suits your situation.

Does getting married affect my Will?

Yes. Marriage or a civil partnership usually revokes your existing Will completely, unless it was specifically written in contemplation of that marriage. Many people do not realise this.

Can you update a Will written by someone else?

Yes. We are happy to review and update a Will originally prepared elsewhere. We will check it still does what you want and bring it up to date.

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