Why Make a Will?

Every Day 1,000 people die before making their Will

• If you don't make a Will then you will have no control over who will inherit what you own.
• If you do make a Will then you can name the beneficiaries (including charities and friends if you so wish) and you will know with certainty who will inherit from your efforts.
• If you don't make a Will and you are a parent of young children then you will have no control over who looks after them should anything happen to you. In such circumstances, the courts will appoint someone - someone you may not have chosen.
• If you do make a Will then you can appoint guardians of your choice who will look after your children until they reach 18.

Would you want your family to pay thousands in fees to sort out your assets?

• If you don't make a Will then your estate may have to pay a charge of inheritance tax.
• If you do make a Will you can distribute your assets in such a way that any Inheritance Tax charge is minimised or even removed altogether.
• If you don't make a Will then your family may have to employ professionals to sort out the mess that you leave behind. Their charges could mean that they become significant beneficiaries of your estate.
• If you do make a Will your family will have clear directions on how to deal with your affairs and may not need to employ (and pay) professionals.

Making a Will is not painful or life-threatening.   It is never too early, but all too often left too late.  © IPW