Is your Will still right for you?

This Update Your Will Week (2 – 8 March 2026), Attwaters Solicitors is proud to support The Association of Lifetime Lawyers in raising awareness of the importance of having an up-to-date, legally valid Will.

A Will is far more than a legal document. It sets out your wishes clearly, protects the people closest to you, and ensures your estate is handled in the way you intend. Yet many people either haven’t made a Will or haven’t reviewed theirs in years.

Why updating your Will matters

Modern families are more complex than ever. Blended families, unmarried partners, business interests, property ownership, and changing financial circumstances all mean that assumptions can be risky.

Without a valid Will:

Your estate will be distributed under the rules of intestacy
The law decides who inherits – and this may not reflect your wishes
Loved ones could face avoidable stress, delay, and potential disputes.

A carefully prepared and regularly reviewed Will gives certainty, clarity, and reassurance at what will already be a difficult time.

When should you review your Will?

We recommend reviewing your Will every five years, or sooner if you experience a significant life event, such as:

Marriage or entering into a civil partnership (which can revoke an existing Will)
Divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership
Becoming a parent or grandparent
Buying or selling property
Changes to your financial position
Starting or selling a business
The death of a beneficiary or executor
You or a beneficiary obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate.

Your Will should evolve as your life does.

Specialist support from Attwaters

At Attwaters Solicitors, our Wills, Trusts & Probate team provides clear, practical advice tailored to your personal and family circumstances. We take time to understand what matters most to you, helping you put robust arrangements in place that reflect your wishes and protect your loved ones.

Whether you need to:

Make your first Will
Update an existing Will
Put Trusts in place
Plan for inheritance tax
Or seek wider estate planning advice

We are here to guide you with care, clarity and expertise.

Update Your Will Week is the perfect reminder to review your arrangements. If it has been some time since you last looked at your Will, or if you have not yet made one, now is the time to act. Get in touch with our team at enquiries@attwaters.co.uk or by calling 0330 221 8855.