Generally, individuals can create a will if they are at least 18 years old and possess testamentary capacity. While there are a few exceptions to the minimum age requirement in exceptional situations, the standard rule is that the ability to create a will – similar to the ability to own property – commences once an individual attains the age of majority, which is 18.

In the United Kingdom, children can inherit property, which is often placed into an estate trust that they can access at a later stage in their lives.

In England and Wales, you enjoy near-total liberty to bequeath your estate to whomever you desire. After all, it's your property! To determine the beneficiaries of your estate, create a will and explicitly state your wishes. If you don't, the law intervenes and dictates the distribution of your assets.