Frequently Asked Questions

If you pass away without a Will, your estate will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy. These rules determine who inherits your assets, regardless of your preferences. Without a Will, your estate may not be distributed as you would have wished. To ensure your assets are distributed according to your desires, it’s essential to create a Will.

It’s important to periodically review your Will to ensure it aligns with your current wishes and circumstances.

Marriage automatically revokes any previous Will, underscoring the importance of creating a new Will that reflects your updated wishes after marriage. Similarly, in the event of divorce, it’s crucial to make necessary adjustments to your Will.

Changes within your family, such as the birth of a child or grandchild, also necessitate updates to your Will to ensure it accurately reflects your intentions

In addition to outlining the distribution of your estate, your Will can encompass instructions for your funeral arrangements, provisions for specific gifts of items or cash, charitable donations, and the appointment of guardians for minor children

A Power of Attorney is a legal instrument designating an individual to act on your behalf in situations where you are unable to make decisions for yourself. This could arise due to circumstances such as a degenerative illness like dementia. It’s crucial to carefully consider your choice of Power of Attorney, as they will be entrusted with making significant decisions on your behalf.

In the absence of a Will, there’s no assurance that your estate will automatically transfer to your spouse or partner. Even if you’re married, intestacy laws may not guarantee your partner’s inheritance. Unmarried individuals have no provisions under intestacy rules. The only way to ensure your partner inherits your estate is by creating a Will.