Written for the general reader, 'Writing Your Own Will' is a practical and informative guide to the processes involved in producing a will. The author is a solicitor with a background in family law and the formulation of wills.

Wills and related records are a valuable source of information for family historians, revealing details of ancestors' lives, families, livelihoods and even personalities. This practical and accessible guide shows how to get the most from these seemingly complex records.

It's time to seize the day and find your own inner wander woman, whatever that might look like, with the help of travel journalist Kate Wills. Kate wasn't expecting to be divorced after less than a year of marriage. She wasn't expecting to be remaking a life that had, for the last 12 years with her partner, seemed so stable. Luckily, her job as a travel journalist offered her the perfect opportunity to escape from it all. But this time, her restless...

This thorough guide is aimed at the person who wishes to understand wills and probate and who also wishes to prepare his or her own will. Law and financial rules, such as inheritance tax and also the changing rules governing civil partners are included.

This guide covers all aspects of writing a will and keeping it up-to-date. It cuts through the legal jargon and gives practical advice on planning for inheritance tax, with tips on ways to reduce it. It also simplifies the process of probate for anyone who's dealing with someone's estate.

This 20th edition is full of expert advice and provides easy-to-follow information on all the important issues, such as why write a will, where to start, tax and legal considerations and the problems of dying intestate.