Update Your Will Week 2025

If completing your will is on your to-do list, you’re not alone. Our research shows 1 in 10 adults in the UK have started making a will but haven’t yet finished it.

Update Your Will Week 2025 takes place from Monday 3^rd to Sunday 9^th March – make it the week you tick creating or updating your will off your to-do list.

Who needs a will?

If you’re an adult in the UK, you probably need a will.

An up-to-date, well-drafted will is essential if you have children, own a house or have a pension.

But our research shows nearly half (49%) of adults in the UK don’t have a will in place.

If you die without a will, any assets that belonged to you must be distributed according to the strict rules of intestacy – which may not be how you expect or would want your estate to be shared. It can be hugely distressing for loved ones.

As long as you’re at least 18 years old, it’s never too early to make your will.

When should I update my will?

Lifetime Lawyers recommend that wills are reviewed and updated every five years, or when a major change occurs that impacts you or your loved ones.

For example, a marriage or civil partnership, divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, a new birth, a death in your family, or if you or one of your beneficiaries has obtained a Gender Recognition Certificate.

What should I do if I want to update my will?

A good will is an investment – so the cheapest option might not be the best one.

Some wills are written by unregulated will writers, they may not be watertight or they might exclude certain assets that should be included – for instance, digital assets. This can lead to complications in the future, and unnecessary distress and heartache for loved ones.

Creating and updating your will with an experienced legal professional, such as a Lifetime Lawyer, ensures you have a will that is tailored to your exact circumstances and captures your wishes accurately.

Using an experienced legal professional can also help to limit inheritance tax – which can reduce costs in the long term.

Find a Lifetime Lawyer near you

Don’t leave the conversation until it’s too late – get connected with the right legal help now. Find a Lifetime Lawyer near you.