Essential Will Kit Template

LegalPath’s Essential Do It Yourself Will Kit is a legal Will template designed specifically for those wishing to execute their Will without the need to obtain specialist legal advice. 

All of our Will templates are drafted by a solicitor, saving you hundreds of pounds in legal fees while ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

How do I use the Essential Will kit?

For maximum ease of use, the Essential Will Kit contains one template with which to create your Last Will and Testament. The template provides sufficient space to insert the relevant information. We provide explanatory notes to ensure our kit is understandable, simple, and easy to use. Detailed instructions on how to sign and legally validate your Will are included.

What is included in this kit?

This kit contains one essential Last Will & Testament template, with step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of creating your Will. We also provide a completed example to make the task as smooth as possible.

The Essential Will template provides for the following: 

- Your full details

- Revocation clause

- Appointment of executors and trustees

- Appointment of replacement executor

- Appointment of guardian

- Appointment of replacement guardian

- Specific gifts

- Residuary gift

- Funeral wishes

- Attestation clause

- Signatures

Is the Essential Will suitable for me?

There are circumstances in which one is not legally capable of completing a valid Will. Should any of the following be applicable to you, you should not complete your Will without obtaining independent legal advice:

• If you are under the age of 18 years.
• Should you suffer from a mental illness or be mentally unsound.
• If you are not permanently resident in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Additionally, there are circumstances in which the Will templates may not be suitable to your specific needs. Should any of the following be applicable to you, you should seek independent legal advice before completing your Will:

• If you have assets and/or property overseas.
• If you own your own business.
• If you wish to set up a trust in your Will.