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Which? Wills and Powers of Attorney
Making a will means you have total control over who inherits your money, property and treasured possessions when you die.
Write a will quickly and easily
A will can make sure all your money and possessions go to the right people. And if you’ve got children under 18, a will is where you name the people you would want to raise them if you died.
With Which? Wills, you can document your wishes from your sofa. With our online service, you can make a will in around half an hour – all from the comfort of your own home. First, use our free tool to find out which type of will is right for you. Then just fill in a simple online form to get started. You can save it and come back to it any time. Our advisers are on the end of the phone if you’ve got any questions along the way. And if you choose our premium service, we can even check and print it for you.
Which? Wills can help with:
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Wills – buy the will that is right for you, then complete it in your own time.
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Power of Attorney – use our guide, and get your document reviewed by our legal experts (see Arrange Power of Attorney, below)
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Letter of wishes – create one to accompany your will and guide executors and trustees in carrying out your wishes
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Locating a missing will – need to find a missing will? Use our wills search service to quickly locate it.
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Changing a will – our codicil documents let you change your will without starting from scratch.
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Severance of a joint tenancy – use this document to convert a joint tenancy on your property to a tenancy in common.
Arrange Power of Attorney
Thinking of a time in life when we might need some help managing our affairs, or are no longer able to make our own decisions regarding our home, finances or medical care can be difficult. But, should the moment come, setting up a Power of Attorney in advance allows someone you trust to make key decisions on your behalf.
There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney: property and financial affairs, and health and welfare. The property and financial affairs LPA gives your attorney the power to make decisions about your money and property, including managing bank accounts, paying bills, collecting a pension or benefits and, if necessary, selling your home.
The health and welfare LPA gives your attorney the power to make decisions about your daily routine (washing, dressing, eating), medical care, moving into a care home and life-sustaining medical treatment.
We will guide you through the process
When you apply on our website, we will guide you through the Power of Attorney form. You will find useful notes at every stage, and our experts are on hand in case you have any questions. We can even check your details so you can be sure they’re correct.