What makes a Will valid in England and Wales?

For a Will to be valid in England and Wales:

• it must be in writing;
• you must be 18 or over, understand what you are doing, and be acting freely;
• you must sign it (or acknowledge your signature) in front of two witnesses who are both present at the same time;
• each witness must then sign it in your presence.

We send clear signing instructions with your documents.

This is general information about the law in England and Wales, not advice about your circumstances.