Write your Scottish will for free online

Write a will designed for Scots law and simple estates in about 15 minutes.

Validity still depends on signing it correctly.

Trusted by people across Scotland. Completely free forever.

Writing a Scottish will online

Why use our free service?

Writing a will in Scotland doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. We make the process simple.

Built for Scots law

Scots law is different from English law. The tool is designed for simple Scottish estates and follows Scots-law formal validity rules when you print and sign the PDF correctly. It covers Legal Rights, executors, and witnessing.

Fast and Simple

Answer plain English questions about what you own and who you want to leave it to. The whole thing takes about 15 minutes, and you can save your progress.

Completely Free

We do not charge you to make your will. There are no subscriptions, no hidden fees to download your PDF, and no payment details required.

How it works

1

Answer Questions

Tell us about yourself, your family, and what you want to happen to your money and property. We will check if your situation is straightforward enough for our service.

2

Review and Complete

Check over your answers. We will turn them into a formal legal document using the correct Scottish legal terms.

3

Print and Sign

Download your will as a PDF. Print it out and sign it in front of one witness following our clear instructions. Then keep it safe.

Why you need a Scottish will

If you live in Scotland and die without a will (intestate), the law decides who gets your property. It might not go to the people you expect.

Even if you are married, your spouse does not automatically inherit everything. Children have strong "legal rights" to a share of your money and moveable property.

A will lets you:

  • Choose who sorts out your affairs (your executors)
  • Make sure your partner is provided for
  • Appoint guardians for children under 16
  • Leave specific items or money to friends and charities
  • Make your funeral wishes clear
Read more about Scots law
Share of people using Free Scottish Wills, by Scottish region
Where people using Free Scottish Wills are based
  • Glasgow & West 39%
  • Edinburgh & Lothians 20%
  • North-East 10%
  • Fife, Tayside & Central 14%
  • Highlands & Islands 11%
  • South & Borders 6%

"Under the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995, you only need one witness to sign your will in Scotland. In England, you need two. Getting these details right matters."

Ready to get your affairs in order?

Join the people across Scotland who have already secured their family's future.

Start Your Will Now