Why Make a Will

There is no law which says you have to have a will at all and many people never make the time to do so.

The problem is that if you die without a will (the legal term is to die “intestate”) everything you own will be shared out according to the law. This could mean that people you want to have money or possessions may not get them. By law, for example, stepchildren, have fewer rights, and if you have no children your parents are entitled to more than you might think. The state will also benefit more if you have no will. The law is intended to be helpful, but it may not be in your best interests. A carefully prepared Will provides peace of mind that your loved ones will be provided for in the way you choose.