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Help writing a will

Without a will, the inheritance is divided according to the law, and a cohabiting partner (sambo) does not inherit. We write your will (testamente) according to your wishes and explain how to sign it so that it is valid.

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Who it is for

For you if you are 18 or over and want to decide for yourself who will inherit, for example a cohabiting partner, a stepchild, a friend or an association. It is also for you if you want the inheritance to be the recipient's separate property if the recipient is or becomes married.

How we help you

Without a will, your children inherit first. If you are married, your spouse inherits first, but children who are not your joint children have the right to receive their inheritance straight away. If you have no children, the inheritance goes to your parents and siblings. A cohabiting partner, a stepchild or a friend does not inherit by law.

If you have children, they have the right to their statutory share, which is half of what they would inherit by law. A will cannot take this from them, if they claim an adjustment (jämkning) within six months of being notified of the will. We go through what applies in your family, write the will and explain what it means for your heirs.

How the will becomes valid

In writing.The will must be drawn up in writing. The law has no electronic alternative.
Two witnesses at the same time.You sign, or confirm your signature, when both witnesses are present.
The witnesses sign.They must know that it is a will, but do not need to know what it says.
The right witnesses.Your spouse, cohabiting partner, parents, children and siblings, for example, may not be witnesses, and nor may anyone under 15.

What is included

5 items
  • A review of who inherits from you by law
  • A will written according to your wishes
  • A check of the statutory share (laglott) if you have children
  • Instructions for signing and witnesses
  • A meeting at the office in Gothenburg or online

What is not included

3 items

What you need to have ready

4 items
  • Who inherits from you today
  • Who should get what
  • Whether the inheritance should be the recipient's separate property
  • Two witnesses who are allowed to witness

Good to know

We write the will under Swedish law. If you have property in another country or live abroad, we first assess whether we can take on the assignment.

How it works

  1. 1Send an enquiry. Tell us briefly about your family and who you want to inherit.
  2. 2You get a quote. We normally get back to you within one working day and tell you what is included and what it costs.
  3. 3We write the will. We go through your answers and explain what the will means for your heirs.
  4. 4You sign in front of witnesses. You receive the will with instructions for signing and witnessing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I write a will online?
No. A will must be in writing and signed in front of two witnesses who are present at the same time. The law has no electronic alternative.
Who can be a witness?
Anyone who is 15 or over and understands what witnessing means. Your spouse, cohabiting partner, parents, children and siblings may not be witnesses. Nor may anyone witness a will that gives something to themselves or their closest family.
Can I disinherit my children?
No. Your children have the right to their statutory share, half of what they would inherit by law, if they claim an adjustment within six months of being notified of the will. You can decide about the rest in the will.
Where should I keep the will?
The law does not say where a will must be kept. Keep the original somewhere safe and tell someone you trust where it is, so that it is found when it is needed.
Can I change my will?
Yes, whenever you like. An addition or a revocation that you write must be signed and witnessed in the same way as the will.
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Send an enquiry

Tell us briefly about your matter and we will normally get back to you within one working day with a quote before we start.

  • The enquiry and quote are free
  • You only pay once you have accepted the quote
  • Meetings at the office or online

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Do not write personal identity numbers, passport numbers or other sensitive details here. If we need such documents, you hand them in at the office or send copies by post.

Sources (7)

  1. Inheritance Code (Ärvdabalk 1958:637), Chapter 2 sections 1–4 (direct descendants, parents and siblings, others do not inherit)
  2. Inheritance Code (Ärvdabalk 1958:637), Chapter 3 section 1 (spouse's right of inheritance, rights of children from a previous relationship)
  3. Inheritance Code (Ärvdabalk 1958:637), Chapter 7 sections 1 and 3 (statutory share is half of the share of the inheritance, adjustment within six months)
  4. Inheritance Code (Ärvdabalk 1958:637), Chapter 9 section 1 (right to make a will from age 18)
  5. Inheritance Code (Ärvdabalk 1958:637), Chapter 10 sections 1 and 4 (in writing, two witnesses present at the same time, disqualified witnesses)
  6. Inheritance Code (Ärvdabalk 1958:637), Chapter 10 sections 5–6 (revocation and additions)
  7. Marriage Code (Äktenskapsbalk 1987:230), Chapter 7 section 2, first paragraph, points 3–4 (will with a condition on separate property)

The information was checked against the sources on 27 October 2026.