The pros of making a Will

Making a will is not something you are required to do by law but by making a will you can choose how your property and assets are distributed between family and friends.

If you die without making a will, the law decides how any assets are distributed and this may not be as you would have wished.

If you are an unmarried couple, you can make sure your partner is provided for, by making a will.
Making a will also enables you to ensure that your dependants do not pay more Inheritance Tax than they need to.
Before making a will, it's advisable to think about what you want included in your will, for example:

Who you want to benefit from your will
Who will look after your children
Who will act as your executor
An executor is the person responsible with passing on your estate. You can appoint an executor when making a will.

After making a will, it is important to keep it in a safe place and ensure your executor, or a friend/relative is aware of where it is.

You should review your will regularly and consider making a will again after any major change, such as marriage, divorce, having a baby or moving house.

If someone dies without making a will, they are said to have died 'intestate'.
When a person dies without making a will, dealing with their estate can be very complex. It can also take a considerable time in extremely complicated cases.

I have a blog which highlights the importance of Will writing and covers the reasons as to why one should write a Will. It was stated that over 70% of the UK population do not have a Will, therefore i set out to create a source of information online to assist those that do not have a Will and point the reasons as to why you should write a Will.