Making a Will in Scotland

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About Course

Learn how wills work under Scots law: who can make one, how to sign and witness it, the “legal rights” of a spouse, civil partner and children, what happens to unmarried partners, and how Scotland differs from England and Wales.

This course gives general information only and is not legal or financial advice. Rules differ between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and can change. Details were checked against official sources on 30 October 2026. For help with your own situation, contact the relevant register office, a solicitor, Citizens Advice or another qualified adviser.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know who can make a will in Scotland and how to make it self-proving
  • Understand legal rights and why they cannot be fully removed by a will
  • Recognise why cohabiting partners need a will
  • Spot the key differences from the law in England and Wales

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Making a valid will in Scotland
  • Legal rights and family protection
  • Cohabitants, no will, and keeping your will up to date

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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