Every individual over the age of 18 should have a Will – whether they
are rich or poor, male or female, single or married. Here are some of
the reasons why:
• A family can suffer acute financial hardship because of the delays in dealing with the
estate of a person who has no will. These delays can run into YEARS!
• The Courts may appoint a Guardian for your children that you would not have chosen
yourself. You can nominate Guardians of YOUR choice in your Will to prevent this.
• The professional costs involved in administering an estate where there is no Will are far
higher than where there is a Will. Why line the pockets of Banks & Solicitors with money
that will be needed by your family?
• Many people think that their immediate family will get all they own should they die
without a Will. This is NOT necessarily true.
• If you are not married to your partner then he/she will NOT inherit your estate.
• Thousands of small heirlooms and treasures are lost to the auction rooms every year
because no one can decide who should have them. Your Will protects your heritage.
• Banks, Building Societies and Insurance Companies hold millions of pounds belonging
to people who are almost certainly dead – because their families are not aware that
their accounts exist.
• Thousands of pounds could be unnecessarily paid in Inheritance Tax because an
effective Will has not been drawn up.
• Family arguments can arise over who should get personal belongings and what type of
funeral should be arranged. It is unfair to thrust these decisions upon a grieving family.
• Many people like to leave money or gifts to friends or charities – this can happen
through a Will.
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