A judge has made a ruling that will see the second will drawn up by an elderly farmer overturned in favour of an earlier document.

Making proper financial arrangements such as will-writing and drawing up a pre-nuptial agreement could be the easiest way for couples to get peace of mind.

Consumers have been reminded of the need to ensure they consult a trained and qualified professional over will writing.

Nearly one third of people inheriting money after someone had died experienced trouble receiving their inheritance due to a lack of a will, new research has revealed.

A survey by the Fellowship of Professional Willwriters and Probate Practitioners has revealed the most common notions that people aged 18-30 who do not write wills believe wrongly.

Childrens' charity Barnados has offered to write people's wills for them for free - provided they are aged over 55 and will make a donation to the organisation.

Nearly a quarter of people intend to leave some money to charity in a will, a new study has found.

People leaving the UK to live overseas must ensure their wills are set up to meet legal requirements in both Britain and their new country of residence, it has been stated.

Residents of an Oxfordshire town have been asked to help increase the amount of land for allotments through their wills.

Most people in Britain aged between 18 and 30 do not have a will, according to new figures from the Fellowship of Professional Willwriters and Probate Practitioners.