LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 18, 2026 — adeus, a UK legal-tech company modernising will-writing and legacy planning, today announced the launch of adeus True Wills, a breakthrough service that protects wills from being lost, tampered with, or disputed after death.
Paper wills can be misplaced, damaged, or questioned in court, often causing stress and costly disputes for families. adeus True Wills eliminates these risks by creating a permanent digital fingerprint secured using blockchain technology, whilst remaining fully compliant with current UK law.
“Making a will is one of the most important decisions we make, yet traditional paper wills are surprisingly vulnerable,” said Nick Adams, CEO of adeus. “True Wills removes the uncertainty. Your will is permanently protected, clearly time-stamped, and impossible to alter. This gives you peace of mind today and protects your loved ones from unnecessary conflict when it matters most.”
adeus True Wills works with your traditionally executed paper will, signed and witnessed exactly as required by current law. Once created through the adeus platform, a unique digital fingerprint is generated and permanently secured using adeus True Will Technology. The will document itself is never stored on the blockchain, only the digital fingerprint, ensuring complete privacy whilst providing cryptographic proof of authenticity.
Families and executors receive verifiable proof of the will’s authenticity through an adeus True Will Certificate, dramatically reducing grounds for disputes.
“For people with more complex needs who require expert legal advice, solicitors and will writers continue to do what they do best, taking instructions, drafting, and overseeing the signing of wills,” said Hedley. “We take care of the rest, ensuring their clients’ wills are protected with the same institutional-grade security.”
adeus True Wills has been designed to work seamlessly when England and Wales introduce electronic wills, expected in 2026 following the Law Commission’s recommendations. Customers get the benefits of True Wills protection today, with confidence they’re already positioned for the future.
The launch represents the first major product release from an innovation project supported by an Innovate UK Smart Grant, with additional products planned for release in the first half of 2026.
Solving a Growing Problem
Contested wills are rising in the UK, with disputes frequently arising over questions of authenticity, validity, tampering, or missing documents. True Wills addresses these issues by:
“Paper wills leave room for doubt; True Wills removes it,” said Adams. “This is about giving families certainty when they need it most.”
About adeus
adeus (Mankind Technologies Ltd.) is a UK legal-tech company reimagining legacy planning for the digital age. Backed by an Innovate UK Smart Grant and supported by LawtechUK, adeus is pioneering digital-first infrastructure for wills and estate planning in England and Wales.
adeus Wills are currently available in England and Wales, whilst its broader legacy planning tools are used by customers across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company provides direct-to-consumer services, supports charities and independent schools with legacy giving programmers, and plans to deliver dedicated solutions for independent legal professionals.
