What can a Will do for me? The Top 10 facts
Thursday, February 19th, 2009
- 1. You decide exactly what is to happen to your worldly possessions and your last wishes are respected.
- 2. You can register your Will so it can be found.
- 3. Your family can search for your Will so it’s not deemed lost, stolen or never written.
- 4. You have peace of mind knowing your affairs are taken care of.
- 5. You can appoint your own executors to deal with your estate.
- 6. You can make special provision for handicapped or disabled children or other members of the family may be in receipt of state means tested benefits.
- 7. You can provide for guardians to care for any children under the age of 18 years, if, for example, both parents die in an accident.
- 8. You can leave money to charity.
- 9. You can state specific funeral arrangements.
- 10. You can mitigate inheritance tax liabilities.