A House of Lords committee is pressing the Government over stalled Will reform, including electronic Wills. Here is what the law says today in England and Wales - and why the best move is still a properly made Will now.

If you have children, your Will can answer the question that matters most: who would raise them if you could not. How guardianship appointments work in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and how to choose well.

Between the venue, the guest list and the budget, a Will is rarely on the wedding checklist. It probably should be. Where you live in the UK decides what marriage does to a Will you already have. England and Wales: marriage usually cancels your Will In England and Wales, a Will is revoked by the person's marriage or civil partnership. GOV.UK says it plainly: getting married cancels any Will you made before. This surprises people. A Will made years ago, even one you reviewed last year, can...