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19 August 2008

Twelve reasons to make a will

  1. To ensure that your assets are distributed in accordance with your wishes
  2. To choose who your executor(s) will be, to handle your estate
  3. To prevent legal problems arising after your death
  4. To choose who will be responsible for the care of your children
  5. To provide for your children financially
  6. To provide for your partner if you are not married or in a civil partnership
  7. To ensure that family heirlooms remain within the family
  8. To help your favourite cause, through a tax-free donation to charity
  9. To leave gifts to friends and family
  10. To set out any wishes regarding your funeral
  11. To protect any business interests
  12. To minimise inheritance tax payable

Without a valid will, your possessions will be distributed in accordance with strict rules laid down by Parliament and therefore not as you may wish. 

To make an appointment to draft or update your will, contact Howard Heath or Sarah Mellor on 01782 205 000.

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