Why make a will?

Most of us would like to be remembered for something positive; to leave a mark on the world and feel that we’ve made a difference in some way. Your will is your chance to take care of everything that’s important to you. Including a gift to a good cause about which you are passionate is a great way to leave your mark and make a difference.

If you don’t make a will, then the law, not your family, will decide ‘who gets what’. This can mean that your money is shared out between relatives you never intended to benefit, even distant of relatives could claim against your estate.

Making a will doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive and a solicitor can quickly guide you through the process. Even if you don’t feel you have much to leave, you may be surprised when you add it all up.

You will need to work out the value of your estate, how you want it to be distributed and who you wish to be executors/guardians of your will, these should be people you can trust to make sure the instructions of your will are carried out.