For nearly 500 years the Church of England has encouraged people to make a Will. Without a Will, your loved ones could face a lot of trouble, work and expense after your death. Without a Will, a court could decide how to distribute your goods and who should look after your children or dependents.
Many of us experience life changing events such as getting married, having children, retiring, changes to our financial situation or the loss of a loved one. Making a Will and keeping it updated is the only way to make sure your wishes are carried out after your death, giving you peace of mind that you can continue to support the family, friends and causes you love.
Write your Will for free today
To make it easier, the Church of England has partnered with Farewill, the UK’s favourite will writer, to offer a free online will writing service which you can do from the comfort of your home in less than 30 minutes. Click here to find out how you can write your free will today.
Seeking professional advice
We strongly advise you to seek professional advice and to see a solicitor when making or revising your Will.
You may wish to write a Letter of Wishes to sit alongside your Will. Click here to download our Letter of Wishes Template
A standard Will costs around £199 + VAT and the Solicitor should outline the cost upfront before you visit them. You may find our 'Preparing to visit your Solicitor document helpful.
Download our guidance on Preparing to visit your solicitor.
Funeral arrangements
You might like to make a separate note of any additional instructions for your executors, family or friends. For example, you may wish to describe your preferred funeral arrangements e.g. your favourite hymns, whether you would like flowers or donations to charity etc. Read more about planning your funeral.