It is not surprising that our own mortality is not high on the list of our favourite topics of conversation.  It is seemingly a very British trait to choose not to discuss such matters openly and to hold the view that “everything takes care of itself in the end”. Unfortunately of course, this is not necessarily so.

In fact if a little preparation is made in relation to our later lives a lot of potential problems and heartache for close family and loved ones can be prevented when the inevitable happens.

Making a Will

Making a Will is an opportunity to ensure that your wishes are carried out with the minimum of trouble and expense. It ensures too that your possessions are left to the people of your choice - whether it is your husband, your wife, children or grandchildren.

Can I make my own Will?

A Will can be made by anybody, but there are many potential pitfalls in doing your own.  Ambiguous wording for example may cause problems for your family when attempting to interpret your intentions or in some cases may render a Will invalid.  If you wanted to mitigate inheritance tax or protect the home from being sold to pay for care, it would be difficult in the extreme, if not impossible! There are also specific rules relating to the signature of the Will. It is certainly advisable therefore to seek advice from a professional who will be able to ensure that your Will reflects your wishes and achieves your objectives.

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