Many people assume they need to see a solicitor to write a will, but as the Citizens Advice says, “There is no need for a will to be drawn up or witnessed by a solicitor.” And if your requirements are fairly straightforward, you could end up paying a solicitor more than you need to.  However, it is generally advisable to have your will drawn up by a professional to avoid common mistakes. Our specialist will writers have years of experience, and have written wills for people in all kinds of circumstances. For your will to be valid in England and Wales: You must be 18 years or older when you write the will Your will must be made voluntarily and without pressure from any other person  You must be ‘of sound mind’. This means that you must be fully aware of the nature of the document being written or signed and aware of the property and the identify of the people who may inherit You must sign a printed copy of the will in the presence of two witnesses and the two witnesses must sign and date it after you have signed it.