National Write a Will Week - Urging 30 million Brits to make a will before it’s too late

Oct. 31, 2012 - PRLog -- A survey by Will Aid, suggested more cause for alarm; they found that 32% of respondents who were aged 55 or over, had no will.  Neither did 72% of those in the 35- 44 age group.  Of those who had dependent children, 66% were without a will.

This is serious issue; evidence shows that the main cause is lack of awareness.  The most common reason people give for not making a will is that they believe their loved ones will inherit anyway, so there’s no real need.  

Tony Crocker, Director of probate company IWC Ltd said “Many people do not realise that common law spouses have no right to inherit.  If you are not married or in a civil partnership; your entire estate will pass to your children, if you’re childless, your parents or siblings inherit.”

Find out what happens if you die without a will - http://www.iwc-ltd.co.uk/letters-of-administration__intestacy.html

“Another will myth is that people believe their children will automatically get everything.  This is only the case if you are not married.  Your spouse will inherit the first £250,000, plus half of what’s left; the remainder will be divided between any children.  This can leave them in a vulnerable position, especially if they are from a previous relationship.”

IWC offer online wills from as little as £25.  The process involves completing a date encrypted form online.  Once submitted the will is drafted by qualified practitioners and can either be emailed to you in PDF format or sent by post in document form.

Make a will online now - http://www.iwc-ltd.co.uk/making-a-will__online-wills.html

You cannot rely on inheritance law to protect your family, hence the importance of campaigns, events and initiatives such as Write a Will Week.  WAWW is sponsored by Unbiased and Octopus Investments Ltd.  It is the fourth annual event which works with solicitors and financial advisors to raise awareness and runs regional to demonstrate the benefits of making a will.

Tomorrow also marks the start of Will Aid Month.  Every year throughout November 1000’s of professionals around the country waive their will writing fees.  Instead, testators are asked to donate £90 for a single will or £135 for a joint will to 9 charities.  These include the Age UK and the Red Cross.  Last year they encouraged 27,000 people to make a will and raised over £2million for charity.

Find out more at www.willaid.org.uk