This week 28th March to the 1st of April is UPDATE YOUR WILL Week
Half of people with a Will have not updated it within the last 5 years
With many not having even looked at it for over a decade
66% of people did not realise that a couple living together without marriage or civil partnership won’t inherit each other’s assets without an up-to-date Will in place.
The same percentage did not realise that their spouse or civil partner would not automatically inherit their full estate without an up-to-date Will in place.
These issues cause severe implications for loved ones after death – including missed inheritances and higher inheritance tax fees.
Other misconceptions regarding Wills include:
Only 84% of people did not know that remarrying invalidates a Will
66% of people did not realise stepchildren would not be included in a Will unless specifically mentioned.
17% of people thought a Will could be updated by making changes to the original document and initialing them.
Thy Will Be Done will automatically contact you every 5 years to review your Will
For more information on getting a Will:
We have a page dedicated to the most frequently asked questions about wills.
We also have a page regarding pricing and our process for will writing.