59% of people in the UK have not made a will. The top 5 reasons are given below but funny thing, none of those reasons are valid. Let’s look at them………
1 Making a will is too expensive
It absolutely isn’t. There are lots of Law Firms and Willwriters out there who can provide a simple will for as little as £25, Some charities can organise it for free although they are usually looking for a donation) and you can even do it yourself (this is not recommended in case you get it wrong and it is invalid!)
2. I haven’t got the time to make a will
So how long will it take? Well unless you are very wealthy and want to leave something lots of people, not long at all. Half an hour with a notebook and pencil and another 20 minutes on the internet should do it.
3. I don’t have anything to leave to anyone
Are you sure? Ok, you may not have a big bank balance. You might have won the lottery or be due a government payout but before you get notified you get Covid. What about that piece of pottery left to you by your late Mum? Know what it’s worth? Things change. If it’s sorted now you needn’t worry later.
Wills aren’t just about money either. They can be about guardians for your kids, what happens to your pets and might stop family arguments about your funeral arrangements.
4. I don’t have anyone to leave anything to
It’s sad if that’s true but if it is you might be able to help someone by leaving anything you might have to a charity. (Otherwise the government might get it!).
5. I’m too young to make a will
This one might just (just!) be valid if you have just left school and starting your first job. Time passes by very quickly though and we never know what’s going to happen as recent events have made very clear. So, if you are now in employment, have a bank account and own a few things like a car, a good watch or a few antiques making a Will can offer peace of mind for both you and those around you as they will not have to worry about what you might have wanted them to do.
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