Last Will and Testament Kit (England & Wales)
Third edition, updated for 2026. A practical will-writing kit for England and Wales, with nine will templates, a planning worksheet, additional clauses and step-by-step guidance.
Download the complete PDF, then use the included codes to obtain editable Word forms from your EstateBee account.
Description
Prepare your will with nine will templates, an editable planning worksheet and clear instructions for England and Wales.
The third edition of Last Will and Testament Kit, updated for 2026, helps you organise your wishes, choose the appropriate form and understand how to complete, sign and store your will.
Inside the kit, you will find guidance on:
- A quick guide to choosing the right will template and a checklist to use before arranging witnesses.
- Leaving money and property to family, friends and charities.
- Appointing executors and trustees, and choosing guardians for children.
- Providing for young beneficiaries through trusts in your will.
- Understanding intestacy, inheritance tax and the effect of marriage, civil partnership and divorce.
- Completing your chosen will form and following the signing and witnessing requirements.
- Keeping your will safe and reviewing it when your circumstances change.
The PDF download includes the complete guide, sample forms and codes for editable Word documents. Use the codes with a free EstateBee account to download the nine will templates, will-writing worksheet and additional clauses.
You can make your own will. Where your circumstances involve a blended family, vulnerable beneficiaries, overseas property or complex tax arrangements, advice from a solicitor can help you decide how best to put your wishes into effect.
For England and Wales. Not for use in Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Table of Contents
Last Will and Testament Kit
Important Note
About EstateBee
Using Self-Help Kits
Introduction to Wills
Introduction
What is a Will?
Why Make a Will?
Intestacy & What Happens Without a Will?
Can I Make My Own Will?
Requirements for a Valid Will
Age of Majority
Mental Capacity and Undue Influence
Gifts and Beneficiaries
Gifts Your Assets
Disinheriting Your Spouse or Children
Types of Gifts
Specific Item Gifts
Cash Gifts
Gift of the Residuary Estate
Types of Beneficiaries
Who May Not Be a Beneficiary?.
What Assets Can I Gift Under My Will?
Gifts to Charities
Imposing Conditions on the Receipt of Gifts
Failed Gifts
Releasing Someone from a Debt
Matters Affecting the Distribution of Your Assets
What if You Own Property Overseas?.
Children, Guardians and Property Management
What is a Guardian?
Sole and Joint Guardians
Alternate Guardians
Who Can Be a Guardian?
What to Consider When Choosing a Guardian for Your Children
Management of Children’s Property.
Whom Should You Choose as a Trustee?
Executors
Executors
Alternate Executors
Overview of Executors’ Duties
Who Should Be Your Executor?
A Brief Introduction to Tax
Overview of Inheritance Tax
Who Is Liable to Tax?
The Seven Year Rule on Gifts
Inheritance Tax Planning & Lifetime Gifts
Relief for Businesses.
Rates of Business Relief .
Gifts of Business Assets During Your Lifetime
Agricultural Relief
Rates of Agricultural Relief
Gifts of Agricultural Property During Your Lifetime
Insurance Policies
Inheritance Tax Planning for Married Couples and Civil Partners
Getting Ready to Make Your Own Will
Do I Need a Solicitor?
Deciding on Your Beneficiaries
Deciding on Who to Appoint as Your Executors
Deciding on Who to Appoint as Guardians of Your Minor Children
Deciding What Type of Will You Need
Choosing People to Witness You Signing Your Will
Altering Your Will Before Signing
Signing Your Will
Having Your Will Witnessed During Covid
After You Have Made Your Will
Where to Store Your Will
Keeping Your Will Updated
Using a Codicil to Update or Change Your Will
Revoking Your Will
Appendix 1 - Glossary of Legal Terms
Appendix 2 - Will Writing Worksheet
Appendix 3 - Sample Wills
Template 1: Person who is unmarried and not in a civil partnership, with no children — single beneficiary
Template 2: Person who is unmarried and not in a civil partnership, with no children — multiple beneficiaries
Template 3: Person who is unmarried and not in a civil partnership, with children
Template 4: Person who is married or in a civil partnership, with adult children — husband/male partner
Template 5: Person who is married or in a civil partnership, with adult children — wife/female partner
Template 6: Person who is married or in a civil partnership, with minor children — husband/male partner
Template 7: Person who is married or in a civil partnership, with minor children — wife/female partner
Template 8: Person who is married or in a civil partnership, with no children — husband/male partner
Template 9: Person who is married or in a civil partnership, with no children — wife/female partner
Appendix 4 - General Instructions for Completing your Will
Appendix 5 - Specific Instructions for Completing your Will
Appendix 6 - Additional Clauses That You May Wish to Add
Forms
The following forms are included with this kit:
Will 1: Person who is unmarried and not in a civil partnership, with no children — single beneficiary
Will 2: Person who is unmarried and not in a civil partnership, with no children — multiple beneficiaries
Will 3: Person who is unmarried and not in a civil partnership, with children
Will 4: Person who is married or in a civil partnership, with adult children — husband/male partner
Will 5: Person who is married or in a civil partnership, with adult children — wife/female partner
Will 6: Person who is married or in a civil partnership, with minor children — husband/male partner
Will 7: Person who is married or in a civil partnership, with minor children — wife/female partner
Will 8: Person who is married or in a civil partnership, with no children — husband/male partner
Will 9: Person who is married or in a civil partnership, with no children — wife/female partner
Also included: a will-writing worksheet and additional will clauses.
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