Making a Will
If you want to be confident that your wishes will be followed after you die, it is important to make a will.
Your will lets you decide what happens to your money, property and possessions after your death. If you die without a will, the law decides who gets what!
If you have a child(ren) under the age of 18, making a will allows you to appoint a guardian(s) for them. If you do not have a will that outlines this and both parents die, the Council or the courts will decide who should look after them.
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The role of an exectutor
Anyone who makes a will must name an executor. An executor is legally responsible for carrying out the instructions in the will and handling the estate (money, property and possessions).
The tasks most associated with being an executor include:
- registering the death
- arranging the funeral
- taking responsibility for property and post
- valuing the estate
- sorting out finances
- dealing with any assets
- paying any Inheritance Tax
- applying for probate
- distributing the estate.
For more information call 0800 169 65 65 or visit How To Be An Executor.
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MyWishes Planning Ahead Platform
MyWishes is a free to use, 'tech for good' platform. We will empower you to write your Last Will & Testament, safeguard your Digital Legacy, plan your Funeral, curate a Bucket List, leave Goodbye Messages and make plans for your future health and social care within an Advance Care Plan.