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Putting your affairs in order

No one likes to think about what will happen when they die, and it is estimated that around two thirds of people in the UK die without having made a valid Will. It is as if people believe that the very task of making a will somehow invites death.

However having a valid Will prepared is a very simple task and one that can really make things easier for your loved ones should the unthinkable happen.

Writing a Will

While it is easy to put off preparing a Will, doing so ensures that your family avoids unnecessary legal and financial problems at what will be a difficult time.

There are many things to consider when writing a Will, and although it is possible to write your own, this isn't usually advisable, as even a small mistake could result in the Will being invalid. It is best to enlist the help of a specialist when preparing your Will, to ensure that all the necessary legal formalities are observed that will make your Will legally valid. Seeking expert advice can also help you minimise the portion of your estate that is paid as Inheritance Tax on your death.

To help get you started, you may find our page An overview of making a Will helpful, since it provides useful information on all of the common issues involved in making a Will.

Before you have your Will made there are many issues to be considered and important decisions to be made. Further information can be found on our page Before you make your Will.

Changing a Will

You should usually update your Will after every major life event such as a marriage, divorce, the birth of a child or a major change in your financial circumstances. Failure to do so can result in your Will becoming invalid.
For information on keeping your Will up to date, please read our page on Changing a Will.

Dying without leaving a Will

Dying without a Will can lead to many problems. For example, although some people believe that when they die their assets will automatically pass to their partner, but this is not what the law states. If you are not married and your partner dies, you do not have an automatic right under the law to inherit your partner's assets.

If you die leaving no valid Will your estate will be divided in accordance with the Laws of Intestacy, which can result in complications since the law does not account well for modern personal and family situations. This can have particularly disastrous consequences for unmarried partners, especially when there are children involved. If you are not married or in a civil partnership and leave no Will, then the law will decide how your assets are divided, which means that your partner will not automatically inherit your assets. Intestacy laws also stipulate that if you have no relatives your estate will pass directly to the Crown. If you have not made a Will or nominated Guardians for your children then the courts are responsible for deciding who will look after them if you pass away.

Making a Will enables you to decide these things, and other important matters such as your funeral arrangements or who will look after your much-loved pet. This can give you peace of mind about what will happen after you die.

Often people do not make a Will because they are daunted by the legal jargon that surrounds the process. To help explain the terms you may encounter when making a Will, we have compiled a Wills and Probate Glossary which explains all common legal terms from Deed Poll to De facto in plain English.

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