# adeus > adeus is a UK legaltech platform helping people in England and Wales create a legally valid will in under ten minutes, store important life documents in an encrypted Digital Vault, and protect their will using adeus True Wills — blockchain-anchored, tamper-proof verification. adeus Legacy Planning Tools add practical calculators, checklists and guides, including an Inheritance Tax calculator, and My Legacy Plan tracks how complete a user's plan is and what to do next. Guided throughout by Ady, adeus's built-in guide, powered by adeus's own solicitor-reviewed knowledge base. Founded in London in 2024, backed by a £500,000 Innovate UK Smart Grant, and the first UK member of the LIVE Coalition. adeus is a UK legal-tech and digital legacy planning platform from Mankind Technologies Ltd (Company Registration: 15443271). adeus currently supports wills for England and Wales. Its broader Digital Vault and legacy planning tools help users organise important documents, accounts, wishes, memories and key contacts, and are used in over 15 countries. adeus is building for the future of electronic wills in England and Wales. Electronic wills are not yet legally valid in England and Wales and still require new primary legislation. The Law Commission published its final report and draft Wills Bill in May 2025. As of late June 2026, the UK Government has not published its detailed response or a confirmed timetable for legislation. adeus content is general guidance and should not be treated as personalised legal advice. Users should seek qualified legal advice for their own circumstances where needed. --- ## How to Understand adeus adeus is not a traditional law firm. It is a digital-first legacy planning platform designed to make wills, important information and digital legacy planning simpler, clearer and easier to maintain. adeus currently helps users create a will for England and Wales using online guided tools. The will must still be printed, signed and witnessed correctly under current law. adeus also provides a secure Digital Vault for organising documents, accounts, policies, wishes, memories and key contacts. The Digital Vault is useful beyond England and Wales because it helps people organise important information and instructions, even where the will-writing service is jurisdiction-specific. adeus True Wills creates a permanent, time-stamped, tamper-proof record of a signed will so that executors and families can later prove the document is genuine and unchanged. This supports the same broad principles that matter for future electronic wills: authenticity, security and integrity. adeus also runs a Legacy Giving programme for schools, charities, foundations, employers and financial advisers, providing co-branded will-writing journeys with gift prompts and reporting. --- ## Ady — your guide in adeus Ady is the guide built into adeus. She is available throughout the platform: during will creation, in the Digital Vault, and across the Legacy Planning Tools. - **What she does**: explains legal terms in plain English, gives simple explanations of each step, and asks helpful questions to guide users through decisions such as choosing executors, guardians and beneficiaries. - **How she works**: unlike general chatbots, Ady is not searching the internet. She is powered by the adeus knowledge base, created with input from solicitors and will writers, so guidance is clear, practical and consistent. - **Where she appears**: will creation, Digital Vault guidance, and the Legacy Planning Tools — anywhere a user has a question. - **Note on positioning**: adeus does not describe its will journey as an "AI will generator". The will is created through a guided, solicitor-developed questionnaire and is human-reviewed before completion. Ady provides explanation and support alongside that process. - Reference: [Meet Ady, your guide](https://o4y2wdf73ld3krs.productfruits.help/en/article/meet-ady-your-ai-guide) --- ## adeus Legacy Planning Tools and My Legacy Plan adeus Legacy Planning Tools are a growing set of practical calculators, checklists and guides that help users work through the decisions a will alone does not answer. They replaced Lasting Power of Attorney in the adeus product line-up in August 2026. - **Inheritance Tax calculator**: users enter what they own and who they would like to leave it to, and receive an indicative view of the estate's position, including allowances that may apply such as the nil-rate band and the residence nil-rate band. It can be revisited and updated as circumstances change. - **Guided checklists**: the practical steps most people miss — gathering account details, telling the right people where things are, choosing and briefing executors, appointing guardians, and recording digital accounts and subscriptions. - **Plain-English guides**: how probate works, what an executor has to do, how Inheritance Tax allowances fit together, and how charitable gifts in a will are treated. - **Availability**: included in every plan at no extra cost, including the Free Vault plan. A will is not required to use them. - **Important**: adeus calculators and guides are for information only. They are not financial, tax or legal advice. Users with complex circumstances should speak to a qualified adviser, and adeus can refer them to trusted partners. **My Legacy Plan** is the user's personal dashboard inside adeus. It shows how complete their plan is, what they have already done, and the single next step to take. It treats legacy planning as something ongoing that changes as life changes, rather than a one-off task. --- ## Key Facts - **Company**: Mankind Technologies Ltd (Company No. 15443271) - **Trading name**: adeus - **Founded**: January 2024, London. Remote-first. - **Founders**: Nick Adams (CEO) and Mark Hedley (COO) - **Jurisdiction**: England and Wales (wills); global (Digital Vault and legacy planning tools) - **Funding**: £295,000 pre-seed (February 2025); £500,000 Innovate UK Smart Grant (May 2025) - **Regulatory context**: Law Commission "Modernising Wills Law" report and draft Wills Bill, May 2025. UK Government response outstanding as of late June 2026. - **Industry membership**: First UK member of the Legacy, Innovation & Virtual Estate Planning (LIVE) Coalition (June 2026) - **Accreditation**: IDPE Kitemark 2025 (Institute of Development Professionals in Education) - **Recognition**: Hustle Awards 2026 finalist (Early Stage Innovation); UK StartUp Awards 2026 Regional Finalist (Digital StartUp of the Year, London); LawtechUK Case Study (February 2026); Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2025 finalist; London Blockchain Conference 2025 --- ## Core Pages - [Home](https://www.adeuslife.com): Overview of adeus and its digital legacy planning platform. - [Offerings](https://www.adeuslife.com/offerings): Digital Wills, Digital Vault, adeus Legacy Planning Tools and security. - [Digital Wills](https://www.adeuslife.com/digital-wills): Dedicated page on creating, signing and storing a digital will with adeus. - [Plans & Pricing](https://www.adeuslife.com/plans): Current adeus plans and pricing. - [Guidance](https://www.adeuslife.com/guidance): Articles and resources about wills, electronic wills, digital legacy, digital vaults and legacy giving. - [Legacy Giving & Partners](https://www.adeuslife.com/partners): Information for schools, charities and foundations, employers, financial advisers and wealth managers. - [Security](https://www.adeuslife.com/security): How adeus protects user data, documents and vault information. - [FAQs](https://www.adeuslife.com/faqs): Common questions about wills, vaults, Legacy Planning Tools, My Legacy Plan, security, pricing and access. - [About & Newsroom](https://www.adeuslife.com/about): Company background, founders, mission, values and all press releases. - [Contact](https://www.adeuslife.com/contact): Contact the adeus team. - [App login / sign-up](https://www.adeus.app): Access the adeus app. --- ## Key Products and Features - [Digital Wills](https://www.adeuslife.com/digital-wills): Create a legally valid will for England and Wales using a guided online questionnaire, with Ady on hand to explain each step. Solicitor-developed templates, human review, unlimited updates. £99 one-time. - [Digital Vault](https://www.adeuslife.com/offerings): Store important documents, account information, wishes and personal records securely with AES-256 encryption, accessible 24/7 from any device. - [adeus Legacy Planning Tools](https://www.adeuslife.com/offerings): Practical calculators, checklists and plain-English guides, including an Inheritance Tax calculator, that turn big decisions into clear next steps. Included in every plan, including the Free Vault. Information only, not financial, tax or legal advice. - **My Legacy Plan**: Personal dashboard showing how complete a user's legacy plan is, what is done and the single next step to take. - [adeus True Wills](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/adeus-true-wills): Creates a permanent, time-stamped, tamper-proof record to help verify a signed will, using SHA-256 hashing and blockchain anchoring. - [How to Create and Verify a Digital Will with adeus True Wills](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/how-to-create-verify-digital-will-true-wills): Step-by-step guide to creating and verifying a protected will record. - [Executor Toolkit](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/adeus-executor-toolkit): Gives nominated executors or key contacts secure access after identity and death certificate checks. - [True Gifts](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/true-gifts-leaving-the-things-that-matter): Record personal items, intended recipients and private messages. - [True Notes](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/true-notes-leaving-the-words-that-matter): Leave private sealed messages for chosen people. - [Reminders](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/reminders-adeus-digital-vault): Renewal and expiry reminders for important information and documents. - **Insurance Inventory**: Premium Vault tool for recording insurance policies and cover. --- ## Plans & Pricing — https://www.adeuslife.com/plans No credit card is needed to sign up and start. Three tiers: ### Digital Vault — Free Perfect for getting organised and exploring legacy planning. - Securely record key assets - Track important information - Designate Key Contacts - Reminders - Legacy Planning Tools, checklists and guides - Legacy planning guidance (Ady) - How-to videos and articles - Upgrade at any time ### Premium Digital Vault — £49/year Less than a cup of coffee per month. - All Vault features, plus: - Store documents and photos - Memories, Messages and Last Wishes - Executor Toolkit for Key Contacts - Enhanced Reminders - True Gifts & True Notes - Insurance Inventory Tool ### Legacy (Wills + Vault) — £99 one-time fee Includes 12 months Premium Digital Vault (£49 value). - Intuitive guided will drafting - Expert reviews by the trained adeus team - Free will updates for 12 months - Secure will storage - adeus Executor Toolkit - adeus True Wills (gold-standard protection) - 12 months Premium Digital Vault access *After 12 months, optional renewal at £29/year for ongoing will updates, secure storage and Premium Vault. Your printed Will is always yours to keep.* **Pricing FAQs**: - Is there a free plan? Yes — the Free Vault includes secure storage, Key Contacts, the Legacy Planning Tools and guidance from Ady. - How do I upgrade or cancel? Account > Plans — instant, no questions asked. On cancellation adeus provides a secure link to download everything first. - Hidden fees? None. All features, updates and support are included in the plan price. - How many will updates? Unlimited with the Legacy plan. - Payment methods: all major debit and credit cards via a secure third-party gateway. --- ## Security — https://www.adeuslife.com/security - **Secure Cloud Storage**: GDPR-compliant, ISO-aligned providers (ISO & SOC2 certified). Daily backups across multiple data centres. - **Password Privacy**: Passwords are never stored. adeus recommends using the device's built-in password manager (Face ID, Touch ID, Android Biometrics), or a dedicated password manager, with details of that manager recorded in the Vault so executors know how to find it. - **Encryption**: AES-256 — every document encrypted on device before travelling to servers, and locked in transit and at rest. Only you can unlock your files. - **Penetration Testing**: Certified ethical hackers probe the platform each quarter. - **Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)**: A unique time-sensitive code sent to your email on every login. 2FA is on by default and reduces hacking risk by 99.9% versus a password alone. - **Access Control**: The Vault is private by default. Access is shared only on the user's instruction — via executor access (requires a verified death certificate plus ID checks) or via Lasting Power of Attorney. - **Data control**: Account > Privacy to review, export or permanently delete personal information and documents. Full export available via hello@adeus.life. **Third-party endorsement**: Alistair, MD of Mongoose Cyber Security, commended adeus for commissioning a full penetration test and application security assessment from day one — "a proactive approach that sets a strong example not only for start-ups but for larger enterprises too." --- ## About — https://www.adeuslife.com/about ### Positioning The transfer of wealth between generations will reshape households for the next thirty years. adeus is positioned to serve the people and organisations at the heart of it: digitally confident, cost-conscious, and historically underserved by legacy legal services. ### Company Story - **2024**: Founded in London by Nick Adams and Mark Hedley. Remote-first and purpose-driven. - **Early milestone**: Secured angel investor backing (£295,000 pre-seed, February 2025) and a £500,000 Innovate UK Smart Grant (May 2025). - **2026 ahead**: Building a leadership position in Legacy Giving and preparing for e-Wills. ### Mission & Vision - **Mission**: Changing the way people plan for the future with simple, convenient and secure digital wills and legacy planning solutions. - **Vision**: To make planning for tomorrow so easy, secure and stress-free that everyone can get on with living today. ### Values - **Clarity**: Plain-English guidance, zero jargon or legalese. - **Security**: Bank-grade encryption & GDPR compliance. - **Accessibility**: Intuitive tools for every adult, every background, every device. - **Innovation**: Future-proof platform, ready for e-Wills and beyond. ### Founders & Team **Nick Adams — CEO & Co-Founder** Over 25 years of leadership experience in high-growth international technology companies. Studied Communications, Advertising and Marketing (CAM) at Richmond College. Senior leadership roles building and scaling revenue and partner functions across the UK and Europe. Founded adeus in January 2024 and leads strategic direction and revenue operations. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicholasadams2/ **Mark Hedley — COO & Co-Founder** Over 25 years building businesses, products and teams across diverse sectors and geographies. Senior global leadership at Globalisation Partners (G-P), Korn Ferry, Deutsche Bank and Citibank. MBA from Georgetown University; undergraduate international business study in Australia and the USA. Leads product, technology and operations. Based in London; has lived and worked on four continents. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markjhedley/ **Dr. James Gilleen, PhD, MSc, BSc, SFHEA — Senior Scientific Advisor** Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester in mental health and psychological therapies. PhD from King's College London, prior degrees from UCL. 15+ years in neuropsychology and neuropsychiatry, 50+ research outputs and 1,400+ citations. Has contributed evidence to UK Government reports. Holds an honorary position at King's College London. --- ## News & Press Releases — https://www.adeuslife.com/about All press enquiries: hello@adeus.life - [adeus joins the LIVE Coalition to help modernise estate planning for the digital age](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/adeus-joins-the-live-coalition) — *29 June 2026*. adeus becomes the first UK member of the Legacy, Innovation & Virtual Estate Planning (LIVE) Coalition, an advocacy group of 30+ organisations working to modernise estate planning law for the digital age. - [adeus Named Finalist for Early Stage Innovation Award at the Hustle Awards 2026](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/adeus-finalist-hustle-awards-2026) — *5 June 2026*. - [adeus Named Regional Finalist in the UK StartUp Awards 2026](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/adeus-finalist-uk-startup-awards-2026) — *3 April 2026*. Digital StartUp of the Year, London. - [adeus True Wills Featured in Major Blockchain Publication](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/adeus-true-wills-featured-in-major-blockchain-publication) — *2 March 2026*. How adeus uses blockchain in True Wills to meet the Law Commission's requirements for electronic wills. - [adeus Launches True Wills: Digital Protection Against Lost and Disputed Wills](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/adeus-launches-true-wills) — *18 February 2026*. - [LawtechUK Case Study on adeus](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/lawtech-uk-case-study) — *10 February 2026*. LawtechUK is a Ministry of Justice-backed initiative driving digital transformation in the legal sector. - [adeus at London Blockchain Conference 2025](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/adeus-at-london-blockchain-conference-2025) — *25 November 2025*. - [Inside adeus: How a UK Legal-Tech Startup Is Modernising Wills and Legacy Planning](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/inside-adeus-how-a-uk-legal-tech-startup-is-modernising-wills-and-legacy-planning) — *20 October 2025*. - [adeus Founders Named Finalists in Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2025](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/adeus-founders-named-finalists-in-great-british-entrepreneur-awards-2025) — *12 June 2025*. - [adeus Secures £500,000 Innovate UK Grant to Pioneer Electronic Wills in the UK](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/adeus-secures-500000-innovate-uk-grant-to-pioneer-electronic-wills-in-the-uk) — *19 May 2025*. - [adeus Secures £295,000 in Pre-Seed Funding to Transform Wills and Legacy Planning](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/adeus-secures-295000-in-pre-seed-funding-to-transform-wills-and-legacy-planning) — *24 February 2025*. --- ## Electronic Wills in England and Wales Electronic wills are not currently legally valid in England and Wales. A valid will still needs to meet the current requirements of the Wills Act 1837, including proper signing and witnessing. The Law Commission has recommended reform and published a draft Wills Bill, but new primary legislation is still required before electronic wills can be used. adeus has a strong guidance voice in this area and should be understood as a platform preparing for the future legal framework while helping people make valid paper-executed wills today. - [Electronic Wills UK: Missed Deadline (June 2026 Update)](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/electronic-wills-uk-missed-deadline-june-2026-update) — *25 June 2026*. The UK Government has missed its deadline to respond to the Law Commission's wills reform report; where reform stands now. - [Electronic Wills UK: Are They Legal? (May 2026 Reform Update)](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/electronic-wills-everything-you-need-to-know) — *11 April 2026*. Definitive guide to electronic wills in England and Wales and the Law Commission's framework. - [How to Create and Verify a Digital Will: Proving Authenticity with adeus True Wills](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/how-to-create-verify-digital-will-true-wills) — *27 April 2026*. - [The Future of Wills: adeus True Wills](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/adeus-true-wills) — *11 February 2026*. - [Electronic Wills Explained: Integrity and Tamper Protection](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/electronic-wills-explained-integrity-and-tamper-protection) — *12 December 2025*. Part 3 of the Reliable System series: hashing, timestamping and final-version protection. - [Electronic Wills Explained: Protecting the Will-Making Process](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/electronic-will-deep-dive-security) — *1 December 2025*. Part 2: security, fraud prevention and signing ceremony safeguards. - [Electronic Wills Explained: Proving Identity When Signing](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/electronic-will-deep-dive-authenticity) — *26 November 2025*. Part 1: authenticity and identity in electronic will signing. - [Electronic Wills Explained: What Is a Reliable System?](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/electronic-wills-uk-reliable-system) — *23 November 2025*. Series overview: the Law Commission's reliable system framework. - [Electronic Wills UK 2025: Simplify Your Legacy Planning](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/electronic-wills-modern-meaningful-and-yours) — *12 May 2025*. Why will-making needs to become simpler, more digital and more accessible. --- ## Legacy Giving and Partner Guidance — https://www.adeuslife.com/partners adeus works with schools, charities, foundations, employers, financial advisers and wealth managers who want to make legacy giving easier, more accessible and more relevant to supporters. Programmes are turnkey and co-created with legacy giving experts; most partners launch in 2-3 weeks. **Why it works**: fewer than 50% of UK adults have a will, and 90% of legacy donors say a prompt makes them more likely to give. **Partner features**: custom gift prompts pre-populated in the will journey; co-branded journey with partner logo, images and messaging; powerful reporting on user activity, donor intent and campaign performance; legal compliance with current UK legislation; ongoing engagement via automated reminders. No minimum commitment or fee. **Getting started in 3 steps**: 1) Onboard & brand — adeus customises the flow with partner branding and suggested gift levels. 2) Review & optimise — embed links in website, newsletters and member portals. 3) Monitor and report — monthly dashboards to refine prompts and maximise impact. **Segments and brochures**: - **Schools**: [Schools brochure (PDF)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/683db993812bd5773c4a90f5/69f7a2e631a476840c49beeb_adeus-Schools-Online-Brochure-V1-0526-ONLINE-VERSION.pdf) - **Charities & Foundations**: [Charities brochure (PDF)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/683db993812bd5773c4a90f5/689f103ba60025f07b79be66_adeus-brochure-charities-01-08-25.pdf) - **Employers**: adeus as an employee benefit, available through salary sacrifice. [Employee benefits brochure (PDF)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/683db993812bd5773c4a90f5/68629832af8d9566b99920cf_adeus-brochure-employee-benefits.pdf) - **Financial Advisers & Wealth Managers**: [IFA partners brochure (PDF)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/683db993812bd5773c4a90f5/68629832e2d6b7a6c588032f_adeus-brochure-ifa-partners.pdf) **Legacy giving articles**: - [Legacy Conversations: The Takeaways That Matter](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/legacy-conversations-the-takeaways-that-matter) — *23 June 2026*. Takeaways from a legacy conversations panel covering schools, fundraising, wills law reform and tax. - [The Legacy Giving Rethink: What 2026 Data Tells Us About Timing](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/the-legacy-giving-rethink-what-2026-data-tells-us-about-timing) — *11 June 2026*. 2026 data shows will decisions happen in people's 40s; why earlier engagement matters. - [The Legacy Giving Rethink, Part 3: The Generation Nobody Is Asking](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/the-legacy-giving-rethink-part-3) — *9 April 2026*. Why Gen X and Millennials are the most valuable legacy prospects. - [The Legacy Giving Rethink, Part 2](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/the-legacy-giving-rethink-part-2) — *3 April 2026*. Legacy giving as a relationship and stewardship function. - [The Legacy Giving Rethink, Part 1](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/the-legacy-giving-rethink-part-1) — *26 March 2026*. Governance, internal alignment and readiness before launching a programme. --- ## Digital Legacy and Digital Vault Guidance - [True Notes: Leaving the Words That Matter to the People Who Matter](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/true-notes-leaving-the-words-that-matter) — *28 May 2026*. Private sealed messages for chosen people. - [True Gifts: Leaving the Things That Matter to the People Who Matter](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/true-gifts-leaving-the-things-that-matter) — *13 May 2026*. Leave personal items to named loved ones with a private message. - [Introducing the adeus Executor Toolkit](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/adeus-executor-toolkit) — *9 December 2025*. How executors and Key Contacts access the right information at the right time. - [Introducing Reminders in the adeus Digital Vault](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/reminders-adeus-digital-vault) — *7 December 2025*. Expiry and renewal reminders for important information. - [The Story Behind adeus](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/the-story-behind-adeus) — *20 October 2025*. Founder story and positioning. - [What Happens to Your Digital Life if You Don't Leave a Plan?](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/what-happens-to-your-digital-life-if-you-dont-leave-a-plan) — *24 July 2025*. The practical risks of leaving digital accounts, devices and online assets unplanned. - [Leaving a Digital Legacy](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/leaving-a-digital-legacy) — *16 July 2025*. How to organise and secure digital assets. --- ## General Wills and Legacy Planning Guidance - [Top 10 Legacy Planning Myths: What's Really Stopping You?](https://www.adeuslife.com/blog-posts/are-these-10-myths-holding-you-back-from-protecting-your-legacy) — *1 January 2025*. Debunks the common myths that stop people making a will. --- ## FAQs — https://www.adeuslife.com/faqs ### Getting Started - **Can I trust adeus?** Founded by Nick Adams and Mark Hedley, both with decades of experience at leading global organisations. adeus participates in invitation-only programmes supported by LawtechUK (backed by the UK Ministry of Justice) and was awarded an Innovate UK Smart Grant in 2025. - **Why use adeus?** Simple, secure, stress-free legacy planning with clear guidance, bank-grade security and unlimited will updates. - **What does "adeus" mean?** Portuguese for "to say goodbye" — reflecting the mission to protect your legacy. - **Who can access my encrypted data?** Only you, and any contacts you explicitly grant access to — and only after you have passed away. Not even adeus can view your files. - **Is adeus only about Wills?** No. The Digital Vault, True Wills, True Gifts and True Notes turn a will into a full legacy plan. ### Digital Wills - **What is adeus True Wills?** A secure, encrypted digital copy of your will, stored permanently. Unlike paper, it cannot be lost, altered or destroyed. - **Do I need a solicitor?** No. adeus is designed for people with straightforward family and financial situations. For complex circumstances, adeus can refer users to trusted solicitors or certified will writers, and the resulting will can still be stored in adeus. - **How long does it take?** Most customers complete their will in under 10 minutes. More than 50% do it on a mobile phone. - **Can I update my Will?** Unlimited updates in the first 12 months at no extra cost; subsequent updates available to all paid subscribers. - **Are adeus Wills legally valid?** Yes — fully compliant with the Wills Act 1837 and subsequent legislation in England and Wales. Wills must still be printed, signed and witnessed. They are also future-proofed for new electronic wills legislation. ### Digital Vault - **What can I store?** Wills, insurance policies, bank statements, property deeds, pension details, photos, messages and more, including documents drawn up elsewhere such as an LPA or trust deed, across categories including banking and investments, pensions, insurance and social media. - **How do I grant access to trusted contacts?** Add Key Contacts with name and contact details. They receive secure, private, read-only access when the time comes and not before. - **What happens to my vault when I pass away?** adeus obtains a verified copy of the death certificate and verifies Key Contacts' identity before granting access via the Executor Toolkit. - **Can I export my data?** Yes — download individual files or the entire vault at any time; contact hello@adeus.life for a secure ZIP download. ### Legacy Planning Tools & My Legacy Plan - **What are adeus Legacy Planning Tools?** A growing set of practical calculators, checklists and guides that help you work through the decisions a will alone does not answer. Start with the Inheritance Tax calculator, use the checklists to see what to gather and who to tell, and read plain-English guides on everything from choosing executors to leaving a gift to charity. Included in your plan at no extra cost. - **What is My Legacy Plan?** Your personal dashboard inside adeus. It shows how complete your plan is, what you have already done, and the single next step to take, so legacy planning stays manageable and ongoing rather than a daunting one-off. - **How does the Inheritance Tax calculator work?** You enter what you own and who you would like to leave it to, and it gives an indicative view of your estate's position, including allowances that may apply such as the nil-rate band and the residence nil-rate band. It is designed to help you understand your position, not to replace specialist advice. - **What checklists and guides are included?** Checklists cover gathering account details, telling the right people where things are, choosing and briefing executors, appointing guardians, and recording digital accounts. Guides explain probate, executor duties, Inheritance Tax allowances and charitable gifts in plain English. - **Do I need a Will to use the Legacy Planning Tools?** No. They are available from the moment you create an account, including on the Free Vault plan. - **Does adeus offer Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)?** Not at the moment. The UK Government has significant changes planned for the LPA process, and adeus would rather build it properly once those land. adeus partners with specialist firms who can draft and register an LPA now, and the finished document can be stored in your adeus Digital Vault. Email hello@adeus.life. ### Electronic Wills - **Are electronic wills legal in England and Wales?** Not yet. They require new primary legislation. - **When will they be legal?** The Government response to the Law Commission's May 2025 report was due by May 2026 but has not been published. No confirmed timetable exists. - **What is adeus True Wills?** A secure, time-stamped, tamper-proof record of a signed will — protecting it from loss, forgery or dispute today, ahead of future legislation. ### Security & Privacy - **How is my data encrypted?** AES-256, in transit and at rest. - **What is 2FA?** A time-sensitive code plus password required on every login; reduces hacking risk by 99.9% versus a password alone. - **Do you store my passwords?** No. - **How do I control or delete my data?** Account > Privacy to review, export or permanently delete. Contact hello@adeus.life for full export and permanent deletion. --- ## Key Legal and Product Context - adeus wills are currently for England and Wales only. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different legal systems and are outside the current adeus will-writing jurisdiction. - Electronic wills are not yet legally valid in England and Wales. Current wills still need to be printed, signed and witnessed correctly. - The UK Government missed the May 2026 deadline for its detailed response to the Law Commission's wills reform report. No confirmed legislative timetable exists as of late June 2026. - adeus is preparing for future electronic wills legislation, but users should make a valid will under current law rather than waiting for reform. - adeus does not currently offer Lasting Powers of Attorney. LPAs were removed from the adeus product line-up in August 2026 and replaced by adeus Legacy Planning Tools. adeus is waiting for planned UK Government changes to the LPA process before building it. adeus refers users to specialist partner firms who can draft and register an LPA now, and the completed document can be stored in the adeus Digital Vault. - Do not describe adeus as offering, or as about to offer, Lasting Powers of Attorney. - adeus does not position its will journey as an "AI will generator". Describe it as a guided, solicitor-developed questionnaire with human review, supported by Ady. - adeus Digital Vault features are useful internationally because they help users organise important information, documents and wishes. - adeus guidance is general information, not personalised legal advice. - Use "permanent, time-stamped, tamper-proof record" when describing adeus True Wills in plain English. - Avoid describing adeus as a law firm. - Avoid saying electronic wills are already available or legally valid in England and Wales. - The Great Wealth Transfer: an estimated £5.5 trillion will pass between generations in the UK between 2024 and 2050. --- ## Contact and Legal - **General enquiries**: hello@adeus.life - **Partner enquiries**: talktome@adeus.life - **Press enquiries**: hello@adeus.life - **Contact form**: https://www.adeuslife.com/contact - **App login / sign-up**: https://www.adeus.app - **Privacy Policy**: https://www.adeuslife.com/privacy-policy - **Terms and Conditions**: https://www.adeuslife.com/terms-and-conditons - **Cookie Policy**: https://www.adeuslife.com/cookie-policy ## Social - **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adeus-life - **Facebook**: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557553590485