{"id":2421,"date":"2026-01-22T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2421"},"modified":"2026-06-09T13:53:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T17:53:05","slug":"update-a-will","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I update my Will?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Article\",\"headline\":\"How Can I Update My Will?\",\"description\":\"When and how to update your Will. Covers life events that require updates, why codicils are outdated, and how LegalWills.co.uk makes Will updates instant and free.\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"LegalWills.co.uk\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"LegalWills.co.uk\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-01-05\",\"dateModified\": \"2026-01-22\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\"}}<\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How often should I review my Will?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Review your Will at least every 3 to 5 years, and immediately after any major life event.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does getting remarried cancel my Will?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. In England and Wales, marriage automatically revokes any existing Will.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need to update my Will if I move house?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Your Will identifies you based on who you were when it was signed. A house move does not invalidate it.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does a solicitor charge to update a Will?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A solicitor charges 50 to 200 GBP for a codicil and 150 to 600+ GBP for a new Will. LegalWills.co.uk updates are free during your active account.\"}}]}<\/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: 31 October 2019 | Last updated: 22 January 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TL;DR: You need to update your Will during any major life event which includes marriage (that cancels your current Will), divorce, child birth, beneficiary or Executor death, and any large asset modifications. Never handwrite changes on your Will or use a codicil. Always prepare a new Will. Users can access immediate free updates through LegalWills.co.uk throughout their active account period. You should not modify your Will because you changed your home or updated your personal details since it proves your identity based on your state during the original signing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Table of Contents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toggle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3b173746b4c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3b173746b4c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Why_Is_Keeping_Your_Will_Up_to_Date_So_Important\" >Why Is Keeping Your Will Up to Date So Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#When_Do_You_Need_to_Update_Your_Will\" >When Do You Need to Update Your Will?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#1_When_Your_Will_Is_Automatically_Cancelled\" >1. When Your Will Is Automatically Cancelled<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#2_When_Your_Family_Situation_Changes\" >2. When Your Family Situation Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#3_When_Your_Financial_Circumstances_Change\" >3. When Your Financial Circumstances Change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#4_When_You_Have_a_Change_of_Heart\" >4. When You Have a Change of Heart<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#What_Are_the_Three_Ways_to_Update_a_Will\" >What Are the Three Ways to Update a Will?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Option_1_Handwriting_Changes_on_Your_Will\" >Option 1: Handwriting Changes on Your Will<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Option_2_Writing_a_Codicil\" >Option 2: Writing a Codicil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Option_3_Preparing_a_New_Will_The_Correct_Approach\" >Option 3: Preparing a New Will (The Correct Approach)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#How_Do_You_Update_Your_Will_at_LegalWillscouk\" >How Do You Update Your Will at LegalWills.co.uk?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#What_Does_an_Active_Account_Cost\" >What Does an Active Account Cost?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Do_I_Need_to_Update_My_Will_If_I_Move_House\" >Do I Need to Update My Will If I Move House?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Do_I_Need_to_Update_My_Will_After_a_Name_Change\" >Do I Need to Update My Will After a Name Change?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#How_often_should_I_review_my_Will\" >How often should I review my Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Can_I_update_just_one_part_of_my_Will\" >Can I update just one part of my Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#What_happens_if_I_update_my_Will_but_forget_to_sign_the_new_version\" >What happens if I update my Will but forget to sign the new version?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Does_getting_remarried_cancel_my_Will\" >Does getting remarried cancel my Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#How_much_does_a_solicitor_charge_to_update_a_Will\" >How much does a solicitor charge to update a Will?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Why_Is_Keeping_Your_Will_Up_to_Date_So_Important-2\" >Why Is Keeping Your Will Up to Date So Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#When_Do_You_Need_to_Update_Your_Will-2\" >When Do You Need to Update Your Will?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#1_When_Your_Will_Is_Automatically_Cancelled-2\" >1. When Your Will Is Automatically Cancelled<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#2_When_Your_Family_Situation_Changes-2\" >2. When Your Family Situation Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#3_When_Your_Financial_Circumstances_Change-2\" >3. When Your Financial Circumstances Change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#4_When_You_Have_a_Change_of_Heart-2\" >4. When You Have a Change of Heart<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#What_Are_the_Three_Ways_to_Update_a_Will-2\" >What Are the Three Ways to Update a Will?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Option_1_Handwriting_Changes_on_Your_Will-2\" >Option 1: Handwriting Changes on Your Will<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Option_2_Writing_a_Codicil-2\" >Option 2: Writing a Codicil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Option_3_Preparing_a_New_Will_The_Correct_Approach-2\" >Option 3: Preparing a New Will (The Correct Approach)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#How_Do_You_Update_Your_Will_at_LegalWillscouk-2\" >How Do You Update Your Will at LegalWills.co.uk?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#What_Does_an_Active_Account_Cost-2\" >What Does an Active Account Cost?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Do_I_Need_to_Update_My_Will_If_I_Move_House-2\" >Do I Need to Update My Will If I Move House?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Do_I_Need_to_Update_My_Will_After_a_Name_Change-2\" >Do I Need to Update My Will After a Name Change?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions-2\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#How_often_should_I_review_my_Will-2\" >How often should I review my Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Can_I_update_just_one_part_of_my_Will-2\" >Can I update just one part of my Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#What_happens_if_I_update_my_Will_but_forget_to_sign_the_new_version-2\" >What happens if I update my Will but forget to sign the new version?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#Does_getting_remarried_cancel_my_Will-2\" >Does getting remarried cancel my Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/#How_much_does_a_solicitor_charge_to_update_a_Will-2\" >How much does a solicitor charge to update a Will?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Keeping_Your_Will_Up_to_Date_So_Important\"><\/span>Why Is Keeping Your Will Up to Date So Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Do_You_Need_to_Update_Your_Will\"><\/span>When Do You Need to Update Your Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_When_Your_Will_Is_Automatically_Cancelled\"><\/span>1. When Your Will Is Automatically Cancelled<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_Your_Family_Situation_Changes\"><\/span>2. When Your Family Situation Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_When_Your_Financial_Circumstances_Change\"><\/span>3. When Your Financial Circumstances Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_When_You_Have_a_Change_of_Heart\"><\/span>4. When You Have a Change of Heart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Three_Ways_to_Update_a_Will\"><\/span>What Are the Three Ways to Update a Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Handwriting_Changes_on_Your_Will\"><\/span>Option 1: Handwriting Changes on Your Will<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_Writing_a_Codicil\"><\/span>Option 2: Writing a Codicil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_3_Preparing_a_New_Will_The_Correct_Approach\"><\/span>Option 3: Preparing a New Will (The Correct Approach)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Update_Your_Will_at_LegalWillscouk\"><\/span>How Do You Update Your Will at LegalWills.co.uk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_an_Active_Account_Cost\"><\/span>What Does an Active Account Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_to_Update_My_Will_If_I_Move_House\"><\/span>Do I Need to Update My Will If I Move House?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_to_Update_My_Will_After_a_Name_Change\"><\/span>Do I Need to Update My Will After a Name Change?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_review_my_Will\"><\/span>How often should I review my Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_update_just_one_part_of_my_Will\"><\/span>Can I update just one part of my Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_update_my_Will_but_forget_to_sign_the_new_version\"><\/span>What happens if I update my Will but forget to sign the new version?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_getting_remarried_cancel_my_Will\"><\/span>Does getting remarried cancel my Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_solicitor_charge_to_update_a_Will\"><\/span>How much does a solicitor charge to update a Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Keeping_Your_Will_Up_to_Date_So_Important-2\"><\/span>Why Is Keeping Your Will Up to Date So Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of people who possess Wills understand that their documents have become outdated. People created their documents during past years before they became parents while understanding their present desires differ from their original intentions. The traditional method of Will updates requires high costs and causes major disruptions which explains why so many people choose to go without a Will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" data-attachment-id=\"2249\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/codicil\/codicil\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/codicil.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" 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=\"codicil\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/codicil.jpg?fit=646%2C431&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/codicil.jpg?resize=646%2C431&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Using a codicil to Update a Will\" class=\"wp-image-2249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/codicil.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/codicil.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/codicil.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/codicil.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/codicil.jpg?resize=770%2C513&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A Will which contains outdated information becomes more detrimental than having no Will at all. The document contains directives which send property to incorrect recipients while it also identifies an Executor who no longer meets the necessary qualifications. The document fails to include any provisions which would protect children who entered the world after its creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Do_You_Need_to_Update_Your_Will-2\"><\/span>When Do You Need to Update Your Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_When_Your_Will_Is_Automatically_Cancelled-2\"><\/span>1. When Your Will Is Automatically Cancelled<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The law in England and Wales requires that marriage automatically cancels any existing Wills which people have created. The estate planning world contains a vital fact which most people remain unaware of. People who create Wills before their wedding lose their Will protection because they do not create new Wills after their marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-attachment-id=\"2423\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/man-with-cute-baby-on-laptop\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Man-with-cute-baby-on-laptop.jpg?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"450,300\" 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;51466973 - attractive young single dad working on a laptop computer at home while taking care of his baby daughter&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;antoniodiaz\/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;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Man with cute baby on laptop\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;credit: 123rf&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Man-with-cute-baby-on-laptop.jpg?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Man-with-cute-baby-on-laptop.jpg?resize=450%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Update a Will when you have children\" class=\"wp-image-2423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Man-with-cute-baby-on-laptop.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Man-with-cute-baby-on-laptop.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of divorce does not lead to the automatic cancellation of your Will. Instead, your ex-spouse is treated as having predeceased you for the purposes of gifts and Executor appointments. The rest of the Will remains in force. However, you should always update your Will after divorce to ensure it fully reflects your new circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_Your_Family_Situation_Changes-2\"><\/span>2. When Your Family Situation Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Common family changes that require a Will update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"464\" data-attachment-id=\"2427\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/diary-2080422_1280\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/diary-2080422_1280.jpg?fit=1280%2C920&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,920\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;PENTAX K10D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"diary-2080422_1280\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/diary-2080422_1280.jpg?fit=646%2C464&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/diary-2080422_1280.jpg?resize=646%2C464&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/diary-2080422_1280.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/diary-2080422_1280.jpg?resize=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/diary-2080422_1280.jpg?resize=768%2C552&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/diary-2080422_1280.jpg?resize=1024%2C736&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/diary-2080422_1280.jpg?resize=770%2C553&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Life Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What Needs to Change<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Birth or adoption of a child<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add guardian nomination, update distribution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Death of a beneficiary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Update distribution plan, check backup provisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Death or incapacity of Executor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Name new Executor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New relationship after divorce<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review entire Will, especially if moving in together<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Estrangement from a beneficiary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Update distribution, consider Inheritance Act implications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_When_Your_Financial_Circumstances_Change-2\"><\/span>3. When Your Financial Circumstances Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your existing distribution plan needs modification because you received unexpected inheritance or you purchased property or acquired business or your assets experienced a major growth. Your donation amount will continue to expand as your estate value grows because you dedicated 10% of your assets to charity when your estate was worth \u00a350,000. The same 10% donation amount has different values when your estate value reaches \u00a3500,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"797\" data-attachment-id=\"2257\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/codicil\/handwritten-change-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Handwritten-change.jpeg?fit=1661%2C2048&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1661,2048\" 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=\"Handwritten change\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Handwritten-change.jpeg?fit=646%2C796&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Handwritten-change.jpeg?resize=646%2C797&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Update a Will with handwritten changes\" class=\"wp-image-2257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Handwritten-change.jpeg?w=1661&amp;ssl=1 1661w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Handwritten-change.jpeg?resize=243%2C300&amp;ssl=1 243w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Handwritten-change.jpeg?resize=768%2C947&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Handwritten-change.jpeg?resize=831%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 831w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Handwritten-change.jpeg?resize=770%2C949&amp;ssl=1 770w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Handwritten-change.jpeg?w=1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_When_You_Have_a_Change_of_Heart-2\"><\/span>4. When You Have a Change of Heart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use your Will to create purposeful actions which matter to you. You can give money to a nephew for travel and leave your piano to a granddaughter and support a charity organization. The way people spend their time on different things and their social bonds develop through time. People who create Wills often add charitable donations while they remove beneficiaries and they adjust how much money each person will receive. A Will should always show what you want at the time you create it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"912\" data-attachment-id=\"2429\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/update-a-will\/merlin_155213442_e1952151-0675-4da1-a0a3-8f7728641831-jumbo-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/merlin_155213442_e1952151-0675-4da1-a0a3-8f7728641831-jumbo-1.jpg?fit=725%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"725,1024\" 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=\"merlin_155213442_e1952151-0675-4da1-a0a3-8f7728641831-jumbo-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/merlin_155213442_e1952151-0675-4da1-a0a3-8f7728641831-jumbo-1.jpg?fit=646%2C912&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/merlin_155213442_e1952151-0675-4da1-a0a3-8f7728641831-jumbo-1.jpg?resize=646%2C912&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/merlin_155213442_e1952151-0675-4da1-a0a3-8f7728641831-jumbo-1.jpg?w=725&amp;ssl=1 725w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/merlin_155213442_e1952151-0675-4da1-a0a3-8f7728641831-jumbo-1.jpg?resize=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1 212w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/merlin_155213442_e1952151-0675-4da1-a0a3-8f7728641831-jumbo-1.jpg?resize=707%2C999&amp;ssl=1 707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Three_Ways_to_Update_a_Will-2\"><\/span>What Are the Three Ways to Update a Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Handwriting_Changes_on_Your_Will-2\"><\/span>Option 1: Handwriting Changes on Your Will<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not attempt this. The process of marking changes on your Will through handwriting and crossing out names and writing notes in margins and using correction fluid will probably make your changes invalid and threaten your entire document. The process of making handwritten changes to documents requires separate signatures and witnessed signatures but it creates ambiguous situations which allow people to contest the Will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" data-attachment-id=\"2252\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/codicil\/old-manuscript-will\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-manuscript-Will.jpg?fit=5616%2C3744&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5616,3744\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;13&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Last Will and Testament document with quill pen and handwriting&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1399545592&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.25&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Signing Last Will and Testament&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Old manuscript Will\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-manuscript-Will.jpg?fit=646%2C431&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-manuscript-Will.jpg?resize=646%2C431&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-manuscript-Will.jpg?w=5616&amp;ssl=1 5616w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-manuscript-Will.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-manuscript-Will.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-manuscript-Will.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-manuscript-Will.jpg?resize=770%2C513&amp;ssl=1 770w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-manuscript-Will.jpg?w=1292&amp;ssl=1 1292w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Old-manuscript-Will.jpg?w=1938&amp;ssl=1 1938w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_Writing_a_Codicil-2\"><\/span>Option 2: Writing a Codicil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The codicil functions as an additional document which attaches to your Will to establish particular modifications. People need to sign and witness these documents to make them legally valid but they represent an old-fashioned system which dates back to times when people used to write documents by hand. The objects no longer serve any purpose because we live in a world where computers and printers exist. The codicil requires the same level of witnessing as a newly created Will. Multiple codicils create confusion and make Wills easier to challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"342\" data-attachment-id=\"2283\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-template\/executor2-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Executor2.jpeg?fit=1156%2C612&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1156,612\" 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=\"Executor\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Executor2.jpeg?fit=646%2C342&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Executor2.jpeg?resize=646%2C342&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Executor2.jpeg?w=1156&amp;ssl=1 1156w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Executor2.jpeg?resize=300%2C159&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Executor2.jpeg?resize=768%2C407&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Executor2.jpeg?resize=1024%2C542&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Executor2.jpeg?resize=770%2C408&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_3_Preparing_a_New_Will_The_Correct_Approach-2\"><\/span>Option 3: Preparing a New Will (The Correct Approach)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The only correct way to update a Will is to prepare a completely new document. A new Will automatically revokes all previous Wills and codicils, giving you a clean, unambiguous document. You can use this time to analyze every Will section which goes beyond the part you initially planned to modify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"361\" data-attachment-id=\"1733\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/write-your-own-will\/lifelocker-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg?fit=900%2C503&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"900,503\" 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;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"LifeLocker\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg?fit=646%2C361&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg?resize=646%2C361&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Executor Handbook\" class=\"wp-image-1733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg?resize=768%2C429&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg?resize=770%2C430&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Update_Your_Will_at_LegalWillscouk-2\"><\/span>How Do You Update Your Will at LegalWills.co.uk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start the update process for your Will after you create it through LegalWills.co.uk by following their simple procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"595\" height=\"632\" data-attachment-id=\"1757\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/free-will-kits\/free-kit\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Kit.png?fit=595%2C632&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"595,632\" 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=\"Free Kit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Kit.png?fit=595%2C632&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Kit.png?resize=595%2C632&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Free last will and testament\" class=\"wp-image-1757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Kit.png?w=595&amp;ssl=1 595w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Free-Kit.png?resize=282%2C300&amp;ssl=1 282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Log into your account<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to any section. Personal details, Executor, guardians, distribution, bequests<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your changes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generate your updated Will<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Print the new document<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign in front of two witnesses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Destroy the previous Will<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire process takes minutes. During your active account, updates are unlimited and free. There is no need for solicitor appointments, codicils, or any other workaround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_an_Active_Account_Cost-2\"><\/span>What Does an Active Account Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Account Duration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2198\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/older-couple-talking-to-financial-advisor-in-office-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/signing-document-e1552573895609.jpg?fit=5168%2C3445&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"5168,3445\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Monkey Business Images&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Older Couple Talking To Financial Advisor In Office&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1382052831&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Older Couple Talking To Financial Advisor In Office&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;123rf&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/signing-document-e1552573895609.jpg?fit=646%2C431&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/signing-document.jpg?w=646&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Make a Will online\" class=\"wp-image-2198\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initial Will creation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a349.95 (includes 1 year)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 additional year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a314.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a329.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a344.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifetime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a359.95<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare this to solicitor fees of \u00a3150. \u00a3600+ each time you need an update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_to_Update_My_Will_If_I_Move_House-2\"><\/span>Do I Need to Update My Will If I Move House?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Your Will includes your address to identify you, but it identifies you based on who you were when the Will was signed. The Will remains valid because you signed it when you lived at 123 Rosemary Lane before moving to Yorkshire. The Will document continues to prove your ownership rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"212\" data-attachment-id=\"2317\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/make-a-will-online\/uk-site-on-ipad-with-coffee\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UK-site-on-ipad-with-coffee.jpg?fit=600%2C212&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,212\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5D Mark II&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1432805716&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;320&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"UK site on ipad with coffee\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UK-site-on-ipad-with-coffee.jpg?fit=600%2C212&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UK-site-on-ipad-with-coffee.jpg?resize=600%2C212&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Update your Will at LegalWills.co.uk\" class=\"wp-image-2317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UK-site-on-ipad-with-coffee.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UK-site-on-ipad-with-coffee.jpg?resize=300%2C106&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, your Executor needs to locate any beneficiaries who decide to move away. Keep a note of current addresses available to your Executor, even if you do not update the Will itself. We recommend updating your address the next time you make any other change to your Will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to check your Will when you leave the country because you must verify if foreign laws protect your estate adequately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_to_Update_My_Will_After_a_Name_Change-2\"><\/span>Do I Need to Update My Will After a Name Change?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not necessarily. Your Will identifies you as the person you were when it was signed. A name change, whether through marriage, deed poll, or any other reason, does not invalidate your Will. People who change their names need to follow the same procedures which apply to others. The process of updating Wills with present-day names helps people avoid potential misunderstandings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"320\" data-attachment-id=\"2288\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-template\/estate-distribution\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/estate-distribution.jpeg?fit=1153%2C571&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1153,571\" 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=\"estate distribution\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/estate-distribution.jpeg?fit=646%2C320&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/estate-distribution.jpeg?resize=646%2C320&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/estate-distribution.jpeg?w=1153&amp;ssl=1 1153w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/estate-distribution.jpeg?resize=300%2C149&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/estate-distribution.jpeg?resize=768%2C380&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/estate-distribution.jpeg?resize=1024%2C507&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/estate-distribution.jpeg?resize=770%2C381&amp;ssl=1 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions-2\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_review_my_Will-2\"><\/span>How often should I review my Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Review your Will at least every 3 to 5 years, and immediately after any major life event (marriage, divorce, birth, death of a beneficiary, significant financial change).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_update_just_one_part_of_my_Will-2\"><\/span>Can I update just one part of my Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The process exists to update your Will through a codicil but experts advise against this method. Always prepare a complete new Will. With LegalWills.co.uk, changing one section and regenerating the entire document takes only minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_update_my_Will_but_forget_to_sign_the_new_version-2\"><\/span>What happens if I update my Will but forget to sign the new version?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Will becomes invalid until someone signs it properly and witnesses the signature. Your previous Will remains in force until the new one is executed. Always sign your updated Will promptly and destroy the previous version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_getting_remarried_cancel_my_Will-2\"><\/span>Does getting remarried cancel my Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. In England and Wales, marriage automatically revokes any existing Will. You must write a new Will after getting married. A Will made \u201cin expectation of marriage\u201d to a named person is an exception but must be specifically worded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_solicitor_charge_to_update_a_Will-2\"><\/span>How much does a solicitor charge to update a Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A solicitor typically charges \u00a350. \u00a3200 for a codicil and \u00a3150. \u00a3600+ for a new Will. Users can access free updates through LegalWills.co.uk throughout their active account period. Learn more about the cost of changing a Will.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally published: 31 October 2019 | Last updated: 22 January 2026 TL;DR: You need to update your Will during any major life event which includes marriage (that cancels your current Will), divorce, child birth, beneficiary or Executor death, and any large asset modifications. 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