Key Points for creating a legally binding Will under the new rules

Your will lets you decide what happens to your money, property and possessions after your death. If you make a will you can also make sure you don’t pay more Inheritance Tax than you need to.

For your will to be legally valid, you must:

  • be 18 or over
  • make it voluntarily
  • be of sound mind
  • make it in writing
  • sign it in the presence of 2 witnesses who are both over 18

  • have it signed by your 2 witnesses, in your presence

  • Signing can be witnessed both in person and remotely (for example by video conferencing). In both cases:

  • you must have a clear view of the person and the act of signing
  • the will maker (or person authorised to sign on their behalf) and witnesses must sign the same document
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