| Reasons
For Making A Will |
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The Majority of adults have no valid Will
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You leave unnecessarily complicated problems
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Bereavement is a difficult time to handle such problems
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Reduces distress following a
bereavement
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Protects your family according to your wishes
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Brings peace of mind
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| What
if you have no valid Will ? |
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For married people, only a portion
of your estate may pass to your spouse
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The Law, not you, decides how
your estate is distributed
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No provision exists for unmarried
partners, friends or charities
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No provision exists for same sex
couples unless they are registered as civil partners
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Unmarried fathers have no legal
parental responsibility
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If you have no blood relatives
your estate goes to the Crown
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| Making
a Will enables you to... |
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Choose how your property and
possessions are dealt with
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Appoint executors to handle your
affairs, paperwork and procedures
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Create trusts for your children
and direct who will look after them
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Arrange gifts or money for specific
people or organisations
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Minimise and restrict your tax
liabilities
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