Description
What is a Last Will and Testament?: Legal document outlining estate distribution after death.
Category: Personal documents
Can I Legalise?: Your last will and testament can be legalised.
Acceptable Formats for Legalisation:
FCDO accepts the document in the following formats:
- Your original last will and testament witnessed in the UK by a solicitor or notary public
- A copy of your last will and testament which has been deposited with the relevant court and containing a court official’s signature or seal
- A copy or printout of your last will and testament certified in the UK by a solicitor or notary public
Requires Solicitor/Notary Certification?: Yes, Your last will and testament must be certified by a solicitor or notary public in the UK.
Requires Submission as Originals?: No.
Important Notes: Certification in UK; notary seal if applicable.
Common Use: Inheritance, estate planning abroad.
Requires Embassy Attestation?: Yes, for non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, Qatar).