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Why do I need a Will?
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A Will gives you the opportunity to appoint trustees who will ensure that your assets are distributed to the beneficiaries which you nominate to receive your assets when you die.
A Will also allows you the opportunity to specify the assets that you wish to leave to the beneficiaries under your Will.
How often should I review my Will?
As your assets change and your relationships with people change throughout your life, it is important to ensure that your Will is updated by your lawyer so that it includes any new property which you have acquired and that your Will still refers to those persons that you wish to leave your assets to.
Other matters dealt with by your Will
The drafting of a Will can raise issues such as the granting of a life interest to a beneficiary or providing an explanation why a particular person is not a beneficiary in your Will.
What if I don’t make a Will?
If you die without a Will (“intestate”) then your assets will be distributed in accordance with the distribution rules imposed upon an Intestate estate.
Dealing with an Intestate estate can cause additional legal expenses for your estate and may result in your assets being distributed to persons that you did not want your assets to go to.
Who should I contact?
All of our lawyers are experienced in taking your Will instructions, giving advice in respect of clauses to be placed into your Will and ensuring that your Will is signed correctly.