More than 60% of the UK population do not have a Will, but what even is a Will? Your Will is a legal document that tells everyone what should happen to your money, your property and your possessions after you die. Collectively these things are called your ‘Estate’.
Writing a Will should be a basic necessity for every adult across the country. However there is some stigma around writing a Will that you are tempting fate and often writing a will is also put off as a job for another day. However, putting this off until it is too late can unfortunately lead to the law deciding where your Estate goes. This may not be in line with your own wishes. Which is incredibly difficult if you and your partner are not married.
Passing away without a Will is called dying intestate, and this can cause unnecessary upset and turmoil for your family who must deal with everything when you have passed on. During a time which will be a difficult time for them anyway. Dying intestate makes the process more expensive and more difficult than if you had written a Will. It may require professional legal services to sort everything out, leaving less of your Estate for your loved ones.
What about my children?
Another important reason why you need a Will is also if you have children under the age of 18. As well as deciding where your Estate goes, you need to decide who you would like to take care of your children if you pass away before they turn 18 years of age. The law will also decide this for you if you die intestate and again, that may not be in line with your wishes.
How much does it cost?
The cost to write a Will is not as much as most people believe and you do not have to go to a solicitor either. In fact, professional Will writers are often the most affordable option and are usually specifically trained just for Will writing. Our Will writing services start from as little as £99.00. We are also proud to be members of the Institute of the Professional Willwriters. This means we are regulated, we follow a standard code of conduct and are also trading standard approved. Ensuring that you are in good hands with Legacy Direct.
Writing your Will can not only take care of your Estate and who receives it but can also express your funeral wishes and take care of your children.
Did you know that almost 60% of UK adults do not have a Will? As well as this shocking statistic, only a quarter of adults with children under 4 years of age have a Will.
What can I do now?
Here at Legacy Direct we offer a free, no obligation consultation to arrange your Will over the phone. The process can take as little as 15 minutes to get your wishes in place. Remember, it is never too early. Don’t be one of the many that leave it too late.
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