Do I need to rewrite my will as my life situation changes?
As time goes by, your life situation changes. A Will that serves you when you are single, will no longer protect your best interests when you become part of a committed relationship, get married (divorced or remarried), have children (adopt or gain step-children or step-grandchildren), buy properties or own businesses.
Did you know that if you die without a Will and...
- You are in a committed relationship but not married, the courts will not pass your Estate on to your partner?
- You are the father named on the birth certificates of children born before December 2003 but were not married to their birth mothers at the time, you do not get automatic legal guardianship of your children?
- You are married, any properties you own become your spouse’s, children you may have from previous relationships will not inherit?
- You are a parent, your children will not automatically pass to your family members?
Whatever life stage you are at, or are approaching, no matter your age, wealth or health, our experts can help you to protect your family, your wealth and your wishes.
Last Challenges
Life's challenges that can affect your Will, which we can help you with:
- Getting Married
- Buying a Home
- Having Children
- Getting Divorced
- Running a Business
Do I need a Will if I am single?
If you are single making a Will is necessary to ensure your Estate passes to the people or organisations you want it to. Writing a Will, ensures that your Estate does not pass through the government chosen channels, possibly ending up with a family member who you did not choose.
If you are single, you need a Single Will:
- Protect those you care about when you die
- Provide loved ones with the security they deserve
- Specify who looks after any children and dependents
- Specify who is gifted what
If I am married, getting married or remarried, do I need a Will?
If you are married, getting married or remarried, you need a Will. Any properties you own as joint tenants (usual for married couples) will pass upon your death to the survivor automatically and you cannot chose where your share goes and any children you have from a previous relationship may not inherit.
If I am married, getting married or remarried, what sort of a Will do I need?
Most married people opt for Mirror Wills. Mirror Wills are the perfect way to protect the Estate of a couple. You and your partner are able to specify the family and loved ones you would like to benefit from your Estate after your death.
Did you know that...
- Your spouse does not automatically inherit all you own upon your death?
- When you marry, any properties you own become your spouse’s upon your death if you do not have a Will; children you may have from previous relationships will not inherit?
- It is possible to leave your spouse the right to live in the property for their lifetime (or until they remarry or move in with another partner), ultimately leaving your property to your children or other family members?
If you are married and die without a Will, the courts will use this intestacy table to decide who inherits what.