Wills - What You Need to Know
What is a Will? Your will is your last wishes detailing how you would like your assets to be distributed and who will look after the people you love. This legal document also specifies who you appoint to be responsible for carrying out these wishes when you are gone. Why do you need a Will? Everyone should have a valid will to ensure the management of your estate is handled with no complications and makes for an easy administration process following your death. If you pass w
Do you have a will? What it means to die intestate.
Your will sets out your instructions on how you want your property, known as your estate, shared out when you die and how you want your dependants, such as your partner or children, to be looked after. Having a valid will in place when you die can reduce the amount of financial and emotional stress on your family, and can reduce the possibility of a dispute arising over your estate. If you are over 18 years of age and of sound mind, then you are able to make a will. There
Planning Your Funeral: Why It’s Important to Prepare in Advance
Planning a funeral used to be a taboo topic, but dying is a natural part of life that eventually touches us all. Have you ever asked yourself, “What if I pass away suddenly?” Would your family know what to do? Who would take charge of organising your final farewell? Who has all your important personal details—like your date and place of birth, or those of your spouse and children? Who needs to be contacted? Having recently helped organise a funeral for a friend’s spouse, I ca