Will You Make the Change?

The start of a new year automatically comes with a need to compare it with the last one. Whether you’re looking back on your family, career or the weather in 2016, amongst these things there is one more likely to be certain than the rest: change.

Life is constantly subject to change, giving away little indication of where it’s going to take you from one day to the next. As difficult as it is to predict the future, one way to help secure yours is to check your will.

If you haven’t already written one, surely the beginning of a new year is the best time to do so?

Wills are there to provide the most accurate reflection of your final wishes. Naturally then, they should be updated each time something changes which could affect those wishes. Neglecting to do this may mean loved ones are neglected in your will.

A recent study indicated that out of those who possessed a will, over half (56%) made their will at least six years ago. Just under a third (31%) had written their will over a decade ago.

Situations change on a day to day basis, so when it comes to a period of ten years, it is almost certain that circumstances have altered in some way. Like anything else in life, wills require maintenance to be fit for purpose.

Every now and then, it’s good to make sure your will says what you want it to, so you can check and update it if necessary. The Government recommend this is done every five years, but if you’ve recently had children or grandchildren, gotten married or gotten divorced, now may be a good time to reassess your will so it takes these changes into account.

Small changes can be made using a codicil, whereas it may be more efficient for a new will to be written if more significant changes need to be made. As well as providing you with peace of mind, a will review need not be difficult with the help of Heritage Will Writing.

The experts at Heritage Will Writing have been helping people write and review their wills for 15 years. To talk to a professional will writer, contact Heritage Will Writing today by calling 02380 879243.