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GOV.UK: Making a will

Official guide to making a valid will and updating it after separation or divorce.

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About GOV.UK: Making a will

This GOV.UK guide explains how to make sure your will is legal, how to get it witnessed and how to update it. It advises reviewing your will if you separate or divorce, and notes that getting married cancels any earlier will.

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  • Making a legal will
  • Updating a will after separation or divorce
  • What happens without a will

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