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Wills

Making a will is the only way to ensure that your estate will be dealt with according to your wishes after your death. If you do not leave a will there can be problems for your family after your death. Your money may not go where you intended, for example a long time partner may not receive anything. Don't leave it too late.

You should appoint at least one "Executor" in your will. This need not be a beneficiary. The Executor is the person who will look after the estate and is responsible for ensuring that your instructions are carried out.

You should discuss with your solicitor who you wish to be your Executor, and who you wish to receive your assets on your death. Any tax implications should be discussed at this stage, also the right of any of your relations to make a claim to your estate on your death.

You can use your will to make special requests for your funeral, and to leave any individual items you may wish to go to a particular person.

Once a will has been made it can easily be changed, and indeed it should be reviewed periodically.

The preparation and alteration of a will should always be entrusted to a solicitor.