Do I need a will?

We know there are only three reasons why many of us here in the UK put off making a will – believing we don’t need one, not wanting to write one and not having the money to pay for a good one.

In the United Kingdom, it’s recommended that anyone over the age of 18 makes a will. That is because, without one, the person’s next of kin needs to apply for a grant of representation. They will be submitted to a lengthy process of determining what should happen. Ultimately, the law then has the final say on who inherits the estate.

Each year the Treasury takes around £60 million from people who died without a will. This money should have gone to families and loved ones. This is not our government’s fault – in fact, £60 million is a lot to you and me – but it does not even make a dent in your local council’s bin collection costs. Our government would much prefer you take care of life after death too. They even have departments set up to attempt to find a legal recipient for some of the monies they collect.

Your Will Be Done has been specially created to highlight the importance of having a legal Will. We want to make it easy to create and affordable for everyone.

We believe everyone over the age of 18 needs a Will but the following circumstances make it even more important. Tap the points opposite to read more.

It’s easier than ever to make a legal will and keep it updated for life

No matter how often your circumstances change, you can avoid the time and costs normally involved with keeping your will updated. Whether you have a new partner or are expecting children for the first time, Your Will be Done allows for an unlimited amount of changes. This means you have a will for life and death! As long as you remember to keep your will printed, signed and witnessed then your will remains legally valid.