In light of the recent ‘Remember a Charity’ week, which reminds us all how important gifts in Wills are for charities, it is quite surprising to note that over 50% of adults in the UK still do not have a Will.
If you don’t have a valid Will, the law dictates what happens to your assets when you die. This can result in your estate (such as your home, savings, other investments, cars and other belongings) not passing to your family, friends or charities you want to benefit. It may also result in your assets passing to people you had absolutely no intention, or wish, to benefit, such as estranged family members.