{"id":7326,"date":"2020-04-20T14:25:05","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T14:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riaabarkergillette.com\/uk\/?p=7326"},"modified":"2026-01-30T12:07:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T12:07:46","slug":"make-your-will-the-top-of-your-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riaabarkergillette.com\/uk\/make-your-will-the-top-of-your-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Make your will the top of your list"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This global pandemic may be a major life event for everyone and something we will discuss in years to come. It may change our approach to many aspects of our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Law Society has reported that many people have used this time to create or update their wills. However, many people in the UK still do not have a will, and with most hospital visitation rights being suspended, should you fall fatally ill, a last-minute will may not be possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have a will, your estate (all the assets you own at the date of your death) are distributed in accordance with the Intestacy Rules. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riaabarkergillette.com\/uk\/the-intestacy-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here<\/a> you can find a useful flow chart to see where your assets will go under the Intestacy Rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Intestacy Rules do not distribute your assets as you would like, you must create a will. This will give both you and your loved ones peace of mind. Losing a loved one can be difficult enough. A will helps provide your loved ones with security and assurance that they will be supported even after you are gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond distributing your assets, you can appoint guardians for your children or even create a trust fund for minor children or a disabled member of your family to ensure they receive the support they need after you have gone &#8211; this can even include your pets! We can ensure that your will is tax-efficient, using all available reliefs and allowances from inheritance tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-call-private-client-partner-james-mcmullan-today\">Call private client partner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riaabarkergillette.com\/uk\/our-team\/james-mcmullan\/\">James McMullan<\/a> today.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: This is not legal advice; it provides information of general interest about current legal issues.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We recommend you review and\/or update your will on any major life-changing event. 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