Will Writing
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- It is a common misunderstanding that husbands and wives are entitled to inherit everything from each other. They are not. The law of intestacy means that, for a married couple, when one dies the survivor does not inherit everything (including the family home). The surviving spouse can be forced to sell the home they live in to pay off other relatives.
- If you are unmarried partners and don't have Wills, only members of your own family will inherit - NOT your partner. The law of Intestacy provides a strict order only within your family as to who gets what.
- Appointing a legal guardian is one of the most important parts of a Will for those with children under the age of 18. If you don't have a Will then Social Services and the courts will become involved to appoint a legal guardian for your children. This could lead to your children being placed into care should you die without making a Will.
- Making a Will saves an incredible amount of time, heartache and stress for your loved ones after you have gone. Dying without making a Will means that the courts will have to sort out your estate and organise your affairs.
- If you haven’t made a Will, then the Government has effectively written one for you; it's called the law of intestacy.
For more information on "Why make a will", follow the link to Her Majesty's Courts Service below:-
This information applies to the law of England and Wales only. It is not intended to be legal advice, nor a substitute for seeking appropriate professional advice about the disposal of your assets.
