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Octopus expands into Scotland with online wills offering
29 September 2026
Octopus Legacy has announced it has launched an online will writing service in Scotland to complement its work in England and Wales. The firm said it was now possible for anyone living in Scotland to “write a simple Scottish will online from home in around 15 to 20 minutes.” Octopus said its Scottish service has been “built for Scots law”

Octopus expands into Scotland with online wills offering
29 September 2026
Octopus Legacy has announced it has launched an online will writing service in Scotland to complement its work in England and Wales. The firm said it was now possible for anyone living in Scotland to “write a simple Scottish will online from home in around 15 to 20 minutes.” Octopus said its Scottish service has been “built for Scots law”

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