Away Wills

18/07/2025

👀 Seen the Coldplay concert chaos?

Just a friendly PSA...

Until your divorce is finalised, your ex still inherits everything if you don’t have a Will.

So if you're planning to consciously uncouple (or not-so-consciously, thanks Chris...), maybe sort your Will out first.

Because technically, your ex might still get your house, your savings… even your Coldplay tickets. 🎟️

04/07/2025

Our founder Nellie McQuinn, is quoted in the below article as being an "outspoken campaigner" in favour of Will reform.

In particular, Electronic Wills, which if deployed considerately, will open up access to estate planning for a generation who are used to accessing everything digitally, and as a result, don't engage with the process due to the archaic rules in place from 1837.

Have a read, have a share!

Following the Law Commission's recommendations to modernise wills law, the wider profession must now advocate for reform to ensure the proposals move ahead

17/06/2025

Your Will doesn’t have to leave everything to your kids.

It doesn’t have to leave everything to your spouse.

You can even leave everything to your neighbour who brings your bins in and knows your favourite biscuits.

That’s the power of a valid Will... and the chaos of not having one.
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Need help writing yours? We’ll make sure your “thank you” gifts and final plot twists are legally watertight.

15/06/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandads, step-dads, stand-in dads, mums who dad, dads of angels and guardians who guide with love 💙

Especially to those in the extended AWAY Wills family, both personal and professional - we see you, we celebrate you, thank you for all you do.



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12/04/2025

I'm jumping on the bandwagon, and this is pretty accurate! 😄

When they say 'dress for success,' I'm not sure this is what they meant... but hey, it's 2025, and this is NOT your grandparents' Will-writing service! 🎯

This Will-writer speaks your language and rocks dungarees. Because modern problems need modern solutions (and modern outfits)! 💁‍♀️✨ - Nellie

27/03/2025

🦸‍♀️ Meet Your Will's Superhero: The Executor!

Think of them as your posthumous personal assistant (... too dark? Sorry, not sorry! 😅)

We've just dropped the ultimate guide to choosing your executor - the person who'll handle everything from closing your Netflix account to distributing your prized possessions.

✨ The Perfect Executor Checklist:
✓ Trustworthy (wouldn't-steal-your-phone-charger level)
✓ Organised (Marie Kondo who?)
✓ Good with deadlines
✓ Financially savvy

Want the full scoop? Head to our blog for the complete guide!

https://www.awaywills.com/the-legacy-lab/choosing-your-executors

Discover how to choose the perfect executor for your Will with our millennial-friendly guide. Learn what executors do, essential qualities to look for, and common mistakes to avoid. From professional executor services to practical tips, we break down everything you need to know about selecting your

17/02/2025

📢 Wills fraud alert! A shocking £4m case reminds us why proper Will writing is crucial.

Three people have been jailed for forging a former head teacher's Will - attempting to steal millions from the rightful beneficiaries. The family endured years of stress and expensive legal battles to prove the fraud.

Don't let your loved ones face this nightmare. Get your Will properly written and registered with a professional Will-writer.

Leigh Voysey claimed to have been the sole beneficiary of a £4m estate in Hertfordshire.

08/02/2025

📢 Yikes! A £1m will writing error just left four major charities empty-handed - all because of ONE missing signature! 😱

This is exactly why proper Will-writing matters, folks! A simple mistake meant that Médecins Sans Frontières, RNLI, Dogs Trust, and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home missed out on their intended inheritance - and it all could have been avoided with proper witnessing procedures.

At AWAY Wills, we take the legal stuff seriously (even if we don't take ourselves too seriously 😉). Don't let your final wishes get lost in paperwork - let's get your will sorted properly!

Just days before her death, retired doctor Rosemary Hill made the generous decision to leave the majority of her wealth, £1m, to four leading charities.

08/02/2025

👋 Plot twist: Making a Will just got a glow-up!

Ever tried explaining TikTok to your gran? Well, that's how most Will-writing services feel to us millennials - stuck in another era!
So we created AWAY Wills because, honestly, why should protecting your future feel like time-traveling to 1985?

Here's the tea ☕️:
• No stuffy offices (we're as remote as your WFH setup)
• Your Netflix password is part of your legacy (yes, really!)
• Plain English only (because life's too short for legal mumbo-jumbo)
• Flexible booking (like your yoga schedule, but for important stuff)

Plus, our team actually gets it when you want to make sure your beloved pets are taken care of and your prized houseplant collection goes to your plant-obsessed bestie. We're here for all your modern legacy planning needs! 🌿🐕

Want to see what Will-writing looks like in 2025? Hit that link to slide into our WhatsApp DMs - it's giving ✨main character energy✨