Wills

If you want to make a relatively simple and straightforward change to your Will, you can use a codicil to do so without having to create a new Will.

Use this codicil if you want your Will to list a guardian for your children (in case they are under 18 when both you and anyone else with responsibility for them have died). You might do this if one of your guardians is unable to act as a guardian or if you didn't previously choose a guardian. In all other respects, your Will remains the same.

Please note that you cannot use this codicil if you already have 5 or more codicils to your existing Will, as at this point we recommend that you make a new Will.

If you want to make a relatively simple and straightforward change to your will, you can use a codicil to do so without having to create a new Will.

Use this codicil if you need to appoint a substitute executor for any of those original executors already appointed in your Will (i.e. someone who can take the place of an original executor if they are unable or unwilling to act). In all other respects, your Will remains the same.

Please note that you cannot use this codicil if you already have 5 or more codicils to your existing Will, as at this point we recommend that you make a new Will.

If you want to make a relatively simple and straightforward change to your Will, you can use a codicil to do so without having to create a new Will.

Use this codicil to appoint a substitute guardian for your children. You might do this if one of your substitute guardians is unable to act as a guardian or if you didn't previously choose a substitute guardian. In all other respects, your Will remains the same.

Please note that you cannot use this codicil if you already have 5 or more codicils to your existing Will, as at this point we recommend that you make a new Will.

If you want to make a relatively simple and straightforward change to your Will, you can use a codicil to do so without having to create a new Will.

Use this codicil if you need to appoint an executor in addition to those already appointed in your Will. In all other respects, your Will remains the same.

Please note that you cannot use this codicil if you already have 5 or more codicils to your existing Will, as at this point we recommend that you make a new Will. You also cannot use this codicil if you have already appointed more than 3 executors in your will.

If you want to make a relatively simple and straightforward change to your Will, you can use a codicil to do so without having to create a new Will.

Use this codicil if you need to appoint a substitute executor to take the place of an executor in your Will who has died. In all other respects, your Will remains the same.

Please note that you cannot use this codicil if you already have 5 or more codicils to your existing Will, as at this point we recommend that you make a new Will.

If you want to make a relatively simple and straightforward change to your Will, you can use a codicil to do so without having to create a new Will.

Use this codicil if you want to make another gift of money or a specific item to a new beneficiary, i.e. one that is not already named in your Will. In all other respects, your Will remains the same.

Please note that you cannot use this codicil if you already have 5 or more codicils to your Will, as at this point we recommend that you make a new Will. Note also that this codicil may not be suitable if your intended gift is a property (e.g. a house or flat).

If you want to make a relatively simple and straightforward change to your Will, you can use a codicil to do so without having to create a new Will.

Use this codicil if you want to make another gift of money or a specific item to a beneficiary named in your Will. In all other respects, your Will remains the same.

Please note that you cannot use this codicil if you already have 5 or more codicils to your Will, as at this point we recommend that you make a new Will. Note also that this codicil may not be suitable if your intended gift is a property (e.g. a house or flat).

If you want to make a relatively simple and straightforward change to your Will, you can use a codicil to do so without having to create a new Will.

Use this codicil if you need to revoke the appointment of a guardian in your Will and appoint a replacement. You might do this if one of your guardians is unable to act as a guardian or if you decide to change your guardian. In all other respects, your Will remains the same.

Please note that you cannot use this codicil if you already have 5 or more codicils to your existing Will, as at this point we recommend that you make a new Will.

If you want to make a relatively simple and straightforward change to your Will, you can use a codicil to do so without having to create a new Will.

Use this codicil if you need to revoke the appointment of a substitute guardian in your Will and appoint a replacement. You might do this if one of your substitute guardians is unable to act as a guardian or if you decide to change your substitute guardian. In all other respects, your Will remains the same.

Please note that you cannot use this codicil if you already have 5 or more codicils to your existing Will, as at this point we recommend that you make a new Will.

If you want to make a relatively simple and straightforward change to your Will, you can use a codicil to do so without having to create a new Will.

Use this codicil if you want to cancel a gift that you have made in your Will. In all other respects, your Will remains the same.

Please note that you cannot use this codicil if you already have 5 or more codicils to your Will, as at this point we recommend that you make a new Will.

If you want to make a relatively simple and straightforward change to your Will, you can use a codicil to do so without having to create a new Will.

Use this codicil if you no longer want to leave a gift of money or a specific item to someone and instead want to leave it (or a different gift) to someone else. In all other respects, your Will remains the same.

Please note that you cannot use this codicil if you already have 5 or more codicils to your Will, as at this point we recommend that you make a new Will.

If you want to make a relatively simple and straightforward change to your Will, you can use a codicil to do so without having to create a new Will.

Use this codicil if you need to cancel your choice of executor, or to replace an executor you chose with someone else. You might do this if one of your executors is no longer able to act as your executor, or if you decide to change your executor. In all other respects, your Will remains the same.

Please note that you cannot use this codicil if you already have 5 or more codicils to your existing Will, as at this point we recommend that you make a new Will.

Use this document to create a 'Living Will', which is a document that sets out your wishes regarding health care and how you want to be treated if you become seriously ill and unable to make or communicate your own choices. Your wishes can be either that certain treatment should not be provided in specified circumstances (and these wishes can be binding on medical staff), or that you should be treated or cared for in a particular way (these wishes are not binding on medical staff but should be taken into account).

When you are ill, you can usually discuss treatment options with your doctor and then jointly reach a decision about your future care. However, you may be admitted to hospital when unconscious or unable, on a temporary or permanent basis, to make your own decisions about your treatment or communicate your wishes. It is possible to make an 'advance statement' of your wishes in relation to treatment for mental illness. If you subsequently became ill those treating you will have regard to it, but these wishes can be overruled where those determining your care are of the view that you are at risk and where grounds for compulsory treatment apply. It is also possible to prepare an 'advance directive' regarding medical treatment for other types of illness or disability, but at the moment in Scotland the position with respect to these is uncertain. While there is no guarantee that they would have effect, however they might be very persuasive and you may still want to make one to leave a record of your wishes to guide those deciding upon your care. This document is suitable for use in Scotland only.

If you want to revoke (cancel) your living will, it's a good idea to put this in writing so that everyone is clear about your wishes. In Scotland, this is essential if your living will contains an advance statement.

If your reason for revoking your living will is that you want to make a new one, you might not need to use this document: our Living will document has a clause in it that revokes any previous living wills.

This is a formal, written revocation of a Living Will. It would be appropriate where the directions given and the views expressed in a Living Will no longer reflect the maker's wishes, and the maker does not wish to substitute a new Living Will. If it is desired to substitute a new Living Will in place of the old, the Living Will precedent should be used instead, as it contains a clause revoking any previous Living Wills. For use in Scotland only.

Use this to change your name by one of two methods - deed poll or statutory declaration. You may have been using your new name for some time, but wish now to formally acknowledge your change of name, or you may wish to be known by your new name from this day forward. Guidance is included to help you choose which method is right for you.

Note that although you can use this to create a valid deed poll, it's not suitable if you plan to enrol (i.e. register) it with the Royal Courts of Justice.

You can only use this to change the name of someone aged 16 or over.

This will is suitable for anyone in the UK who is married or in a registered civil partnership. You can:

• Divide up the bulk of what you own (the residuary estate), including the option to put it in a trust
• Make gifts of money or particular items
• Make a gift of all of your personal possessions
• Make back-up choices in case you outlive your first-choice recipients
• Require recipients to reach a particular age before inheriting
• Leave money to help look after pets.

You can also choose:

• Executors (the people who'll carry out the wishes in your will)
• Someone to handle your digital assets (e.g. photos, social media)
• Preferred guardians for your children (if both you and their other parent die before they become adults).

Don't use these wills if any of the following apply:

• Your current marriage/civil partnership has ended in divorce or dissolution.
• You're widowed.
• You aren't domiciled in the UK (i.e. it's not your permanent home).

This product contains two separate wills suitable for anyone in the UK who is married or in a registered civil partnership. You can:

• Divide up the bulk of what you own (the residuary estate), including the option to put it in a trust
• Make gifts of money or particular items
• Make a gift of all of your personal possessions
• Make back-up choices in case you outlive your first-choice recipients
• Require recipients to reach a particular age before inheriting
• Leave money to help look after pets.

You can also choose:

• Executors (the people who'll carry out the wishes in your will)
• Someone to handle your digital assets (e.g. photos, social media)
• Preferred guardians for your children (if both you and their other parent die before they become adults).

Don't use these wills if any of the following apply:

• Your current marriage/civil partnership has ended in divorce or dissolution.
• You're widowed.
• You aren't domiciled in the UK (i.e. it's not your permanent home).

This will is suitable for anyone in the UK who is not currently married or in a registered civil partnership. This includes if you're:

• Single
• In a relationship
• Divorced (or if your civil partnership was dissolved)
• Widowed.

You can:

• Divide up the bulk of what you own (the residuary estate), including the option to put it in a trust (if you have a partner)
• Make gifts of money or particular items
• Make a gift of all of your personal possessions
• Make back-up choices in case you outlive your first-choice recipients
• Require recipients to reach a particular age before inheriting
• Leave money to help look after pets.

You can also choose:

• Executors (the people who'll carry out the wishes in your will)
• Someone to handle your digital assets (e.g. photos, social media)
• Preferred guardians for your children (if both you and their other parent die before they become adults).

Don't use these wills if you aren't domiciled in the UK (i.e. it's not your permanent home).

This product contains two separate wills suitable for anyone in the UK who is not currently married or in a registered civil partnership. This includes if you're:

• In a relationship
• Divorced (or if your civil partnership was dissolved)
• Widowed.

You can:

• Divide up the bulk of what you own (the residuary estate), including the option to put it in a trust (if you have a partner)
• Make gifts of money or particular items
• Make a gift of all of your personal possessions
• Make back-up choices in case you outlive your first-choice recipients
• Require recipients to reach a particular age before inheriting
• Leave money to help look after pets.

You can also choose:

• Executors (the people who'll carry out the wishes in your will)
• Someone to handle your digital assets (e.g. photos, social media)
• Preferred guardians for your children (if both you and their other parent die before they become adults).

Don't use these wills if you aren't domiciled in the UK (i.e. it's not your permanent home).

Your 'digital assets' are things you manage or store on your computer, tablet, smartphone or online, such as photos, videos, music, e-books, blogs, domain names, movies, emails, conversations, social media, games, bank accounts and medical records. In the online environment, the term can describe both an account, such as a social media account, and the content held in that account, such as photos, messages, posts, etc.

This document is a list of all your digital assets, online accounts and digital devices. It is in 2 parts.

You will complete the first part online. This details what digital assets and devices you have. You will also be able to say what you want to happen to each of these after your death and include additional information to help with the management and distribution of your digital assets/devices after your death.

In the second part, you can provide access instructions for each of your digital assets and devices (i.e. the passwords, PINs, answers to security questions, etc. that are needed to gain access to these). The second part has to be completed offline because of the sensitivity of the information.

Use this document to state what arrangements you'd like to be made for your funeral and for other related arrangements (e.g. funeral service, reception or memorial service).

You can make detailed requests, such as (in relation to a funeral service) what readings and music you would like, where you want the service to be held and who you want to lead it.

You can also log decisions about organ or body donation.

If you're in Scotland, you can make an 'arrangements on death declaration' about who you want to be responsible for your funeral arrangements. Without this, the law makes this decision for you.

A letter of wishes is an informal and non-binding letter addressed to your executors (i.e. the people who carry out the instructions you've left in your will).

You can use it to help or guide them on pretty much anything you like. For example, you can:

• List the significant things you own, including bank accounts, life insurance policies, valuable items, shares etc. and their location.
• Give information to help identify specific items you're giving away in your will (e.g. detailed descriptions or photos).
• Leave special instructions about your burial or cremation.
• Leave instructions about arrangements for your pets.
• In England, Wales or Northern Ireland, explain why you've decided to leave someone out of your will, or leave them less than they might expect (to help defend any legal challenge that these people might make after you've died).

If you've made a will that asks your executors to give away certain personal possessions or digital assets in accordance with a separate note, you can use this letter as that note.

If your will creates a trust, you can also use this letter to leave guidance for the trustees on how you want the trust to be managed. Note: if your will creates more than one trust that you want to leave guidance for, you'll need to create separate letters for each of those trusts. Also, if you want to state wishes about a trust and other matters, you'll need separate letters for your executors and trustees if they're not the same people.

This product creates 2 wills: one for each person in a marriage or registered civil partnership.

The wills are set up so that when the first person in the couple dies, everything is left to the survivor. You use these wills to decide what should happen after both of you have died. Your choices are the same in both wills, meaning they'll apply regardless of who dies first.

Together, you can:

• Divide up the bulk of what you both own (the residuary estate), including the option to each set up a trust
• Make gifts of money or particular items
• Make a gift of all of your personal possessions
• Make back-up choices in case either of you outlive your first-choice recipients
• Require recipients to reach a particular age before inheriting
• Leave money to help look after pets.

You can also choose:

• Executors (the people who'll carry out the wishes in your wills)
• Someone to handle your digital assets (e.g. photos, social media)
• Preferred guardians for your children (if you both die before they become adults).

Don't use these wills if any of the following apply:

• Either or both of you aren't domiciled in the UK (i.e. it's not your permanent home).
• You aren't both domiciled in the same part of the UK.
• Either or both of you have children from previous relationships who've not been treated as children of the family (e.g. they've never lived with both of you).

Note: in Scotland, your children have a right to a share of your estate. When the first one of you dies, any children you have could exercise that right and stop everything from going to your surviving spouse/civil partner. If you’re concerned about this possibility, use individual wills instead.

This document is used to sever a 'joint tenancy' of property and, if the property is registered, to register that change at the Land Registry. This converts a joint tenancy into a tenancy in common. This document creates two copies of a notice of severance and, if the property is registered at the Land Registry, a form SEV and a covering letter to the Land Registry. This document can only be used in in relation to property in England or Wales, of which there are one or two owners and two joint tenants. Land Registry forms are reproduced with the permission of HM Land Registry.