Will Aid is the perfect time to put your affairs in order

ARE you one of these people who has been putting off writing a will?

You’re not alone. Almost 20% of people who haven’t written a will have failed to do so because they don’t want to think about death.

And a further 13% say that they haven’t done it because they are worried about the cost.

But writing down your last wishes needn’t be a morbid task or something that breaks the bank.

This November, get your will done by a Will Aid solicitor for a donation (recommended amount £95).

Drawing up a will is the only way to make sure your assets are distributed how you want and while there are off-theshelf will options, getting a will done by a professional who truly understands the ins and outs of inheritance laws and regulations (and can create non-standard wills) means that there’s less chance of hiccups down the road.

Many of the participating solicitors say that clients often find the process to be cathartic.

And that once it is done they feel relaxed and content knowing that they have made positive steps towards protecting the ones they love.

Talking about death and planning your own funeral is never going to be the most pleasant conversation that you will have.

But it could be one of the most important ones.

Many people feel that they don’t have the need for a will – perhaps they don’t have many assets to pass on or no one to pass them on to.

However, a will should be about more than just who gets what.

It can be instructions on your wishes for your funeral, arrangements for closing online or offline accounts or even just who you would like to take care of the dog!