Completing a Will is easy to put off. It is easy to see it as “just a piece of paper”. And to you, the person making the Will, that is ultimately what it is. After all, you will never use it even once during your lifetime.
Whilst it may not alter anything for you, it can alter everything for those you leave behind. It can mean the world to your loved ones. Why?
“I see a Will as a final act of love, from you to your loved ones”
Consider this the other way round – if someone you loved died. Whether expected, following a long debilitating illness, or sudden, after an unexpected accident, it is never easy. Someone that you care about is gone. You can’t go to them and ask their opinion. They can’t offer a hug to comfort you. There will be a period of grieving. At some point, you will look at what needs to be done next. You will look for a Will.
If there is a Will:
- You know who can handle matters – the executors.
- You know who should look after any young children left behind – the guardians.
- You know who they would like to have any items or assets they left – the beneficiaries.
If there is no Will, whether or not you know what their wishes would have been is irrelevant:
- The intestacy rules will dictate who should benefit.
- The intestacy rules will dictate who is responsible to manage the estate.
- The courts will decide who should look after any minor children.
Some people see a Will as a mere formality. I see a Will as a final act of love, from you to your loved ones. A chance to give some certainty at a difficult time. A final chance to show you care. In short: An act of love.
To get started with your Will, contact me today. Together, we can look after your family.
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