- To make things easier for your loved ones after you die
- To let you (and not the Government) choose who will inherit your assets
- To appoint a guardian for your children and make financial provision for their upkeep and education
- To ensure that your partner doesn’t suffer any unnecessary financial hardship after you die
- To arrange a fair split of assets between your family and your spouse’s family if you both die at the same time
- To make provision for your children from a previous relationship at the same time as providing for your new spouse or partner
- To protect your assets if your chosen beneficiaries are vulnerable, or could face bankruptcy or divorce, or may need to pay for long term care
- To ensure that you don’t have to pay any more Inheritance Tax than you have to
- To put steps in place for your business to run smoothly after you have died
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To select your own funeral arrangements
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10 Reasons for Making a Will
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