{"id":2101,"date":"2025-11-13T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2101"},"modified":"2026-06-09T13:53:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:53:52","slug":"mirror-will","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/mirror-will\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mirror Will explained &#8211; What is it? and how do you make one?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Article\",\"headline\":\"The Mirror Will Explained \u2013 What Is It and How Do You Make One?\",\"description\":\"A Mirror Will is two separate Wills created by a couple naming each other as primary beneficiary. Learn how Mirror Wills work, their advantages, and how to create them.\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"LegalWills.co.uk\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"LegalWills.co.uk\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\"},\"datePublished\":\"2025-10-27\",\"dateModified\": \"2025-11-13\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\"}}<\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can unmarried couples make Mirror Wills?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Any two people can create Mirror Wills. This is especially important for unmarried couples who have no automatic inheritance rights under intestacy law.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Are Mirror Wills legally binding on the surviving partner?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Mirror Wills are two separate documents, so the surviving partner is free to update or revoke their Will at any time.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What if we have children from previous relationships?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Mirror Wills can accommodate blended families. Each partner can specify different beneficiaries while sharing a common plan for jointly held assets.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do both Mirror Wills need the same witnesses?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Each Will requires its own two independent witnesses, but they do not need to be the same people. Neither partner should witness the other's Will.\"}}]}<\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"speakable\":{\"@type\":\"SpeakableSpecification\",\"cssSelector\":[\".tldr-box\",\"article > section:first-of-type\"]}}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally published: 7 February 2018 | Last updated: 13 November 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TL;DR: A Mirror Will is two separate Wills created by a couple (spouses or partners) that name each other as the primary beneficiary, with matching backup plans if both partners die together. Mirror Wills function independently from joint Wills as two different types of legal documents. Joint Wills are a single document for two people and should be avoided. At LegalWills.co.uk, Mirror Wills cost \u00a379.95 for a couple and can be created in about 20 minutes using the MyMirrorWill tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Mirror Will?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Mirror Will exists as two distinct Wills which spouses or partners create to match their content exactly. Each Will names the other partner as the primary beneficiary, with a shared backup plan in case both partners die in a common accident. Most couples choose Mirror Wills as their preferred method to create their Last Will and Testament.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"213\" data-attachment-id=\"2104\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/mirror-will\/mirror-will-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mirror-Will-1.jpg?fit=897%2C296&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"897,296\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Mirror Will\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mirror-Will-1.jpg?fit=646%2C213&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mirror-Will-1.jpg?resize=646%2C213&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mirror Will\" class=\"wp-image-2104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mirror-Will-1.jpg?w=897&amp;ssl=1 897w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mirror-Will-1.jpg?resize=300%2C99&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mirror-Will-1.jpg?resize=768%2C253&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Mirror-Will-1.jpg?resize=770%2C254&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A Mirror Will is fundamentally different from a joint Will. A joint Will is a single document that serves two people. The practice exists as an old method which brings multiple legal problems so people must avoid it completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Difference Between a Mirror Will and a Joint Will?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The practice of joint Wills functioned as a popular approach during the last century because people wanted to reduce their work responsibilities. The method helped Will writers avoid duplication when they needed to produce identical records. The practice emerged when people thought that all family assets belonged to the husband or wife alone. The present time shows that joint Wills have become almost extinct because people understand why they should avoid using them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" data-attachment-id=\"2113\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/mirror-will\/blended\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blended.jpg?fit=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"540,540\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"blended\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blended.jpg?fit=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blended.jpg?resize=540%2C540&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Step families and Wills\" class=\"wp-image-2113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blended.jpg?w=540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blended.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blended.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Feature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirror Wills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joint Will<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two separate Wills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One shared document<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can be updated independently<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Each partner controls their own Will<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Changes require both parties<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Revocation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Will can be revoked independently<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The revocation process creates legal problems which make it difficult to understand the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After first partner dies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Survivor can update their own Will freely<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Survivor may be legally bound by the joint Will<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended by solicitors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Rarely used in modern practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The legal standing of a joint Will becomes unclear when one partner creates a new Will which cancels out all previous Wills. This is why joint Wills should always be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Advantages of Mirror Wills?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The traditional family arrangement which includes two parents and their children remains widely practiced throughout the world. Many couples assume that with this structure, a Will is unnecessary because \u201cit\u2019s obvious\u201d what happens. This is wrong. The law dictates that intestacy rules will determine how the estate distributes because the person never made a Will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" data-attachment-id=\"2112\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/mirror-will\/18019434-two-wooden-human-figures\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/18019434_s.jpg?fit=450%2C253&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"450,253\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;18019434 - two wooden human figures&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;pedrolieb\/123RF&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;18019434 - two wooden human figures&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"18019434 &amp;#8211; two wooden human figures\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Copyright: &lt;a href=&#039;https:\/\/www.123rf.com\/profile_pedrolieb&#039;&gt;pedrolieb \/ 123RF Stock Photo&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/18019434_s.jpg?fit=450%2C253&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/18019434_s.jpg?resize=450%2C253&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Couple Last Will and Testament\" class=\"wp-image-2112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/18019434_s.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/18019434_s.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The surviving spouse receives the first \u00a3250,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The remainder is split: half to the surviving spouse, half shared among the children<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unmarried partners receive nothing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirror Wills solve this by clearly stating that each partner leaves everything to the other. The estate will transfer to children or other specified beneficiaries when both individuals pass away at the same time. The system delivers these benefits to its users:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The system provides absolute certainty because it eliminates any possibility of inheritance disputes. Both Wills establish identical guardianship appointments for their children. The partner receives Executor status through each Will which establishes this role with an additional substitute nomination. The system enables both partners to modify their Wills at any time when their personal situation requires it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Mirror Wills Need to Be Identical?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Despite the name, Mirror Wills do not need to be exact copies with only the names swapped. Each partner should feel free to personalise their Will. People often have different ways to create their Wills through these common methods:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"166\" data-attachment-id=\"2117\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/mirror-will\/solicitors\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Solicitors.jpg?fit=1041%2C268&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1041,268\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Solicitors\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Solicitors.jpg?fit=646%2C167&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Solicitors.jpg?resize=646%2C166&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Solicitor Wills\" class=\"wp-image-2117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Solicitors.jpg?w=1041&amp;ssl=1 1041w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Solicitors.jpg?resize=300%2C77&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Solicitors.jpg?resize=768%2C198&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Solicitors.jpg?resize=1024%2C264&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Solicitors.jpg?resize=770%2C198&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One partner leaving a family heirloom to a specific relative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One partner including a charitable bequest to their local church or organisation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different specific bequests for personal items<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different backup beneficiaries for personal assets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cmirror\u201d refers to the overall structure. Both Wills name each other as primary beneficiary and share the same backup plan for children. The individual details can and should be tailored to each person\u2019s wishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Create Mirror Wills?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three main approaches to creating Mirror Wills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: DIY Will Kits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blank form Will kits are available for a few pounds, but they carry significant risks. Two blank forms will not coordinate the backup plans between the two Wills, and mistakes in witnessing or wording can invalidate the documents entirely. Free Will kits function as the worst choice for making any Will but they become especially problematic for Mirror Wills because they require proper document coordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Solicitor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A solicitor can draft Mirror Wills, typically charging \u00a3300 to \u00a3600 for the pair. The process establishes legal validity but users must pay high fees and schedule appointments for each update which requires them to return for every future modification. Learn more about the cost of writing a Will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3: Online Will Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LegalWills.co.uk functions as an online Will service which provides users with solicitor-level legal protection for their Wills at prices that undercut standard market rates. Mirror Wills are \u00a379.95 for a couple.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"211\" data-attachment-id=\"2118\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/mirror-will\/solicitor-uk\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/solicitor-UK.jpg?fit=540%2C211&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"540,211\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"solicitor UK\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/solicitor-UK.jpg?fit=540%2C211&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/solicitor-UK.jpg?resize=540%2C211&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/solicitor-UK.jpg?w=540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/solicitor-UK.jpg?resize=300%2C117&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does the LegalWills.co.uk Mirror Will Service Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process at LegalWills.co.uk is designed specifically to make Mirror Wills simple and accurate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Create Your Own Will<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first partner completes the MyWill service, which has 9 stages:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"243\" data-attachment-id=\"2115\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/mirror-will\/joint-will\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/joint-will.jpg?fit=585%2C243&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"585,243\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"joint will\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/joint-will.jpg?fit=585%2C243&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/joint-will.jpg?resize=585%2C243&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Joint Will\" class=\"wp-image-2115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/joint-will.jpg?w=585&amp;ssl=1 585w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/joint-will.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Enter your personal and family details (children, grandchildren)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Name a guardian for minor children (with backup)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Appoint an Executor (with backup)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distribute your estate. Specific bequests and residual estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add special instructions (funeral wishes, pet care, digital assets)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Use the MyMirrorWill Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The user can access the &#8220;Mirror this Will&#8221; button after they finish their initial Will creation process through the My Services platform. The tool pre-populates the second Will with matching information:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"861\" data-attachment-id=\"2121\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/mirror-will\/relations\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/relations.png?fit=656%2C874&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"656,874\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"relations\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/relations.png?fit=646%2C861&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/relations.png?resize=646%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Creating a Mirror Will\" class=\"wp-image-2121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/relations.png?w=656&amp;ssl=1 656w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/relations.png?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Family details are shared between both Wills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary beneficiary is automatically swapped<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guardians and backup Executors carry over<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The backup distribution plan is mirrored<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Personalise the Mirrored Will<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second partner can then adjust any details. Adding personal bequests, changing specific wishes, or modifying their own preferences. 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Each must be signed by its respective testator in the presence of two independent witnesses, in accordance with the Wills Act 1837.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens to Mirror Wills After Divorce or Separation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Mirror Will will not receive any automatic updates when your relationship ends. Under English law, divorce treats your ex-spouse as having predeceased you for the purposes of your Will, but this only applies to gifts and Executor appointments, not to the entire Will. You should update your Will after divorce to ensure it fully reflects your new circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"236\" data-attachment-id=\"2127\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/mirror-will\/distribution-plan\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/distribution-plan.jpg?fit=1164%2C425&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1164,425\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"distribution plan\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/distribution-plan.jpg?fit=646%2C236&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/distribution-plan.jpg?resize=646%2C236&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Distribution of estate\" class=\"wp-image-2127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/distribution-plan.jpg?w=1164&amp;ssl=1 1164w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/distribution-plan.jpg?resize=300%2C110&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/distribution-plan.jpg?resize=768%2C280&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/distribution-plan.jpg?resize=1024%2C374&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/distribution-plan.jpg?resize=770%2C281&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With LegalWills.co.uk, updating is simple and included with your active account. No solicitor required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Do Mirror Wills Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Method<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"466\" data-attachment-id=\"2128\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/mirror-will\/create-mirror-will\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/create-mirror-will.png?fit=595%2C466&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"595,466\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"create mirror will\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/create-mirror-will.png?fit=595%2C466&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/create-mirror-will.png?resize=595%2C466&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"write a mirror will\" class=\"wp-image-2128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/create-mirror-will.png?w=595&amp;ssl=1 595w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/create-mirror-will.png?resize=300%2C235&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cost for Mirror Wills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Updates Included<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solicitor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a3300. \u00a3600+<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Each update costs extra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DIY Will kit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a310. \u00a330<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No. New kit required<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LegalWills.co.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a379.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Unlimited updates with active account<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can unmarried couples make Mirror Wills?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Mirror Wills extend their usefulness beyond married couples because they work for any two people who live together. Two people who live together or hold civil partnership status or family members can establish Mirror Wills which direct their assets to each other as primary beneficiaries. Intestacy law denies unmarried couples any automatic rights to inherit property which makes this situation essential for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Mirror Wills legally binding on the surviving partner?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Because Mirror Wills are two separate documents, the surviving partner is free to update or revoke their Will at any time after the first partner dies. The system provides an advantage because it avoids the binding obligations which joint Wills would create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if we have children from previous relationships?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mirror Wills serve as an effective solution which enables blended families to create their own customized arrangements. Each partner can specify different beneficiaries for their personal assets while sharing a common plan for jointly held assets. A lifetime interest trust serves to safeguard assets which belong to children from a previous marriage while it continues to support a surviving spouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do both Mirror Wills need the same witnesses?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Each Will requires its own two independent witnesses, but they do not need to be the same people. The practice of one partner witnessing the other&#8217;s Will document remains unacceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"267\" data-attachment-id=\"2129\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/mirror-will\/mirror-will-data\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mirror-will-data.jpg?fit=932%2C385&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"932,385\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"mirror will data\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mirror-will-data.jpg?fit=646%2C267&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mirror-will-data.jpg?resize=646%2C267&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"New Mirror Will\" class=\"wp-image-2129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mirror-will-data.jpg?w=932&amp;ssl=1 932w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mirror-will-data.jpg?resize=300%2C124&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mirror-will-data.jpg?resize=768%2C317&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mirror-will-data.jpg?resize=770%2C318&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally published: 7 February 2018 | Last updated: 13 November 2025 TL;DR: A Mirror Will is two separate Wills created by a couple (spouses or partners) that name each other as the primary beneficiary, with matching backup plans if both partners die together. 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