Get ready to write or update your Will

What you'll need

You don't need everything at once, but having these details ready will help.

Your money and property

This includes things like:

• savings and investments

• your home or other property

• valuable items

People you want to include

Think about:

• family and friends

• anyone else you'd like to leave something to

Executors

Executors are the people who make sure your wishes are followed.

Choose someone you trust. Many people ask a family member, friend or solicitor.

Gifts you'd like to leave

This includes:

• gifts to people

• gifts to charities, such as Cancer Research UK

You don’t need to decide exact amounts yet.

Use our helpful information worksheet

Use our helpful worksheet to prepare for writing your Will. Record key details you'll need when writing your Will. You can save or print the worksheet and, if using a solicitor, bring it to your appointment.

View the Will information worksheet(PDF, 98.2 KB)

Including a gift to Cancer Research UK

If you want to leave a gift to Cancer Research UK, you can:

• choose the type of gift you’d like to leave

• use suggested wording to include it in your Will

Remember that a solicitor or Will-writing service can help you understand your options and make sure your Will is clear and valid.

Choose what to do next

Back to the start

If you'd like to begin again, head back to the right starting point for you.

Can't find what you're looking for?

If you have questions about updating your Will or writing a new one, our friendly team can help.