Should I Make A Will?

Everyone should make a Will.

If you don't make a Will then you can't control what will happen to your estate, and ultimately, who will benefit from it. Should you die without making a Will you will die ‘intestate’, which will mean that your estate will be distributed in accordance with the law (known as the intestacy rules). The law will also decide who will administer your estate.

By not making a valid Will, you run the risk of your estate not being distributed in accordance with your wishes. The law that governs who would benefit from and administer your estate is complex and can often result in individuals benefiting from your estate who you may not want to benefit.

Making a Will can allow your estate to be dealt with in accordance with your precise wishes as you have detailed. Making a Will reduces the risk of disputes over your estate and would ultimately give you the peace of mind that your affairs are going to be dealt with in accordance with your wishes.

2 OCTOBER 2008

For further information on the preparation of a Will or the issues raised in this article please contact:

JON GOULD
TRUSTS AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT
LINDER MYERS SOLICITORS
0161 837 6855
jon.gould@lindermyers.co.uk