What happens to your property and your possessions after you die? If you don’t make a will, then that decision won’t be up to you or your loved ones. Instead, the courts will decide.
What happens to your property and your possessions after you die? If you don’t make a will, then that decision won’t be up to you or your loved ones. Instead, the courts will decide.
Having a will in place not only means your wishes will be carried out: it also avoids a lot of confusion and emotional difficulty for the people you leave behind.
Whether you’d like to determine how to divide your wealth or who should care for your surviving dependants, having a legally binding will in place ensures that no one is in any doubt about what should happen when you pass away.
You should make a will if you:
That’s not an exhaustive list: anybody over 18 can make a will and it's best to do so as soon as possible.
If you pass away without making a will, your assets will be divided according to standard legal processes that differ depending on where you live in the UK. That means you won’t get a say in things like how to share money between your spouse, children and grandchildren or what should happen to your assets if you have no living relatives.
You must make sure to write your will correctly. Although it’s possible to write your own will, making a small mistake could render it invalid. As the industry is unregulated, it's best to work with a trusted will writer who can create a legally secure will on your behalf:
You'll need to consider:
Please note; Will writing is not part of the Openwork offering and is offered in our own right. Openwork Limited accept no responsibility for this aspect of our business. Will writing is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Because will writing is complicated, you should consult an experienced advisor to make sure you receive a reliable service. Trulife can offer expert advice on every aspect of will writing, and can put you in touch with an affordable will writing provider to ensure it is legally binding.
We'll offer guidance on:
What your will should include
Finding an affordable, reliable will writer
Advice on how relatives can access your will after you pass away
If you’d like to write a will, talk to Trulife. We’ll quickly connect you with a member of the team and make sure your wishes are carried out to the letter when you pass away.
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