It can also save your loved ones a lot of frustration and heartache at a difficult time. That’s why you should always seek professional advice before writing your Will.
Without a will you could be putting your family’s future at risk:
- Your unmarried partner will not benefit from your property or possessions at all
- Your spouse or civil partner may not inherit all of your property and possessions
- Your estate could end up going to those you did not wish to benefit
- The Court will appoint Guardians for your children under 18 – they may not be people you would have chosen
- Children from a previous marriage may not receive anything at all
- You have no control over who administers your estate
- The administration of your estate can become more complicated
- Your funeral arrangements may not be as you would have wished
If you already have a Will
If you currently have a Will it is important to review it regularly to ensure that it still reflects your circumstances and wishes, particularly if your financial or personal situation change.
For example:
- A new partner, marriage or civil partnership, separation or divorce
- The birth or adoption of a child or grandchild
- New family members
- Inheriting money, buying a house or growth in assets
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