Before our time is up we have a moral obligation to
ensure our affairs are in order. This
can very easily be achieved by putting in place a Will that provides clarity,
formality and a legal structure. Without one, loved ones can potentially be
left with chaos to sort through, family arguments to deal with, a dramatically
extended legal process and payment of unnecessary inheritance tax.
It is estimated that 70% of the UK population don’t have
a Will - with this number rising to 84% for the 18-34 age range. It is quite concerning that there is such a
low take-up rate for getting a Will sorted and that the majority haven’t got
one!
There are many high profile people who have died without
writing a Will, from the musical legend Jimi Hendrix (the battle for his estate
raged on for more than 30 years) to more recently the comic genius Rik Mayall.
Then there is the tragic case of Jade Goody – reality TV
star who passed away at the age of 27 from cervical cancer. Her estate was completely wiped out as she did not have a Will. The money Jade Goody earned should of been enough to ensure her two sons had a good education and a degree of
financial security, but sadly this was not
the case.
Don’t let this happen to you. A situation like this is completely
preventable through the creation of a Will in conjunction with the use of
Trusts.
You can start the process very quickly now by visiting
our website – www.ft-associates.com
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