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mygov.scot: Make a will

How wills work in Scotland, including legal rights of spouses and children.

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About mygov.scot: Make a will

This mygov.scot guide explains how to write, sign and update a will in Scotland. It covers the legal rights of a spouse, civil partner and children to part of your estate, and the fact that an unmarried partner does not inherit automatically.

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  • Writing and signing a will
  • Legal rights in Scotland
  • Updating a will

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